(Note: A condensed version of this article was originally submitted as a Letter to the Editor to the Boothbay Register.) RePower Wiscasset is proud to urge voters to cast their ballots for Dr. Cassaundra Rose for the Wiscasset Selectboard. RePower Wiscasset is a citizen-organization dedicated to advocating for sustainable power generation, green innovation, and a resilient local economy. We recognize that our town stands at a critical crossroad. To turn Wiscasset’s legacy inf

Wiscasset is beginning the important work of developing a Strategic Energy Plan — a roadmap that will guide how our community meets its energy needs now and into the future. As part of this effort, the Town of Wiscasset and RePower Wiscasset invite residents to participate in an upcoming Community Energy Workshop , where your input will help shape priorities, technologies, and next steps. 📅 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 🕒 Sessions: 2:00 – 4:00 PM 6:00 – 8:00 PM 📍 Lo

On February 25 from 12:00–1:00 PM , RePower Wiscasset will host a geothermal information session at the Maine State House Visitor Center (lunch provided). The session is designed for state legislators and policymakers and will feature a presentation by David Stapp, CEO of Peregrine Turbine Technologies . This informational briefing will introduce advancements in closed-loop supercritical CO₂ (sCO₂) geothermal technology and explore how next-generation geothermal systems coul

The final public town hall meeting related to Wiscasset’s participation in the Maine Clean Energy Economic Revitalization Program (MECERP) was held on March 12, 2025 , in a hybrid format at the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and via Zoom. Approximately 30 participants attended in person and 19 joined virtually. The meeting included an overview of MECERP and project goals, a presentation of the market scan findings, and a review of the draft implementation plan. T

We are pleased to share that Wiscasset has been selected as one of six communities in Maine to participate in the Maine Clean Energy Economic Revitalization Program (MECERP) , a new state initiative providing technical assistance for locally driven redevelopment planning. The Maine Clean Energy Economic Revitalization Program (MECERP) is led by the Maine Department of Energy Resources and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development . It is designed to support

The Town of Wiscasset and RePower Wiscasset have each independently submitted applications to the Maine Clean Energy Economic Revitalization Program (MECERP), seeking state-supported planning assistance to explore future redevelopment opportunities for key waterfront and energy-adjacent sites. For more information on the project, check out the Maine Community Energy Redevelopment Program description page on the Maine Department of Energy Resources website. A copy of RePower'