Fire Station Solar Array
Upcoming Town Meeting Vote to Save Money on Town’s Electric Bill
In the upcoming 2025 Town Meeting there will be a warrant article on a proposal to save 60% on Bowdoinham’s electrical bill.
The Town has been presented with a proposal from Maine Solar Solutions to purchase and install a 44.5kW solar array on the Municipal Fire Station. The energy produced the system is anticipated to cover 50% of the Town’s energy use and will be directly credited to the Town’s accounts. This $100,000 project would be paid for with undesignated funds. Further, the system would qualify for a $30,000 Federal Tax Credit Program.
Moreover, the payback period is 9 years, which is less than half of the system’s warranty period of 25 years. If approved at the Town Meeting, the system will save $7,418 in year one (or on average $4,451/year), and a total of $111,288 over 25 years instead of paying a quarter of a million dollars for electricity.
Further, an additional Q&A presentation for residents will be held at the Town Office on Wednesday, May 21 at 5PM or on Zoom.
- Project Presentation - Forward to minute 39:23 of this Select Board Presentation
- System Proposal
- Draft Contract
- More on Frequently Asked Questions coming soon
If you have any questions, feel free to be in touch with Yvette Meunier, Director of Planning & Development at [email protected] or 207-666-5531.