Apex Clean Energy is proud to announce that Downeast Wind has reached commercial operations as of April 2, 2025 and is putting clean energy on the grid as Maine's newest operating wind project.

Thank you to our construction partners at Reed & Reed for leading a safe and efficient construction team of more than 250 workers, more than 75% of whom were Mainers.

In the coming months, the project will begin delivering significant benefits to Washington County and the Town of Columbia through community benefit agreements supporting support investments in public health, infrastructure, public safety, vocational education, small business grants, economic development, water quality, and environmental stewardship.

As the project moves into operations, we look forward to continued engagement with the community through our grant program, ensuring prompt responses to any project related complaints, and delivering our first tax and community benefit payments to local governments later this year. 

Introducing Our Facility Manager 

Downeast Wind is pleased to welcome John Cribbs as the project's facility manager. John has a decade of experience as a wind technician and site supervisor and we're thankful that he has chosen to bring that wealth of knowledge to Downeast Wind.

Alongside John, a team of wind technicians will help ensure Downeast Wind is operating smoothly and safely, in compliance with permit conditions and community expectations.