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About the Project
Downeast Wind, a 126 MW wind energy project in rural Washington County, Maine is currently operating and generating enough homegrown Maine clean energy to power more than 37,000 homes average homes each year.
Apex worked closely with local landowners, residents, community leaders, state agencies, and other stakeholders to design and permit a project that fits well with the surrounding community and sustains the region’s agricultural heritage, specifically wild blueberry operations."
Generating enough electricity to power 37,000 homes anually
Affordable, reliable, and renewable electricity.
Nearly $20 million in new local revenue
Columbia and Washington County benefit from locally approved tax-increment-financing (TIF) and community benefit agreements
Over 250 jobs during construction
Downeast Wind spent over $100 million with Maine-based businesses through the construction process and over 75% of construction workers were Maine residents.
Long-term careers
Operations and maintenance jobs for the project’s 30+ year lifespan.
Supporting farmers and landowners
A dependable, long-term source of income.
Project Timeline
From initial planning to commercial operations, this timeline displays completed milestones and remaining project phases.
Community Benefit Agreements Approved
State Permits Submitted
State Permits Issued
Start of Construction
Commercial Operation
Community and Landowner Resources
Powering Better Communities
Energy projects are major economic development opportunities for communities. We want to ensure our projects create lasting value in addition to becoming one of the community's largest taxpayers.
One of Apex Clean Energy’s goals is to be a dependable, long-term partner with residents, landowners, local governments, and community organizations wherever our projects are located. We believe in community-based clean energy and enhancing the benefits of our energy projects for host communities in rural America.
From our industry leading community and conservation grant programs to innovative lease structures and partnering with local vendors for construction, we take the time to understand and invest in your community.
Partnering with Landowners
Apex Clean Energy is partnering with farmers and landowners across America to harvest the wind and the sun on their land to generate clean, affordable, American energy. Participating landowners benefit from annual lease payments that provide stable, predictable income in times of uncertainty and are not dependent on commodity prices, trade policy, or weather conditions. No project is possible without the interest and support of local landowners and all participation is voluntary.
Apex develops, constructs, owns, and operates clean energy projects throughout America. In most cases, our company will be with you throughout the entire project life cycle. We build long-term relationships because the work we put in today is what will carry our partnership through decades.
Latest News and Highlights
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Investing in Washington County's Future
Local voices from Washington County, Maine share their perspectives on Apex Clean Energy's Downeast Wind project and what it means for the community's future.
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