Islesboro Energy Committee, NREL, PNNL
Maine
The island of Isleboro, Maine, relies on the mainland for electricity and experiences regular energy outages due to extreme weather. The Energy Committee wanted to identify local, low-cost energy production options that would help the island become more self-sufficient, reach 100 percent fossil-free energy by 2030, and benefit all island residents. Through ETIPP, PNNL partnered with the Island Institute to perform a techno-economic analysis that identified the optimal renewable energy options to help Islesboro reach its goals. Identified strategies included electrification and energy efficiency, grid improvements, local renewable energy generation, and microgrids.
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