In Maine, the Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County (HFHWC) has installed a solar energy project in the recently opened ReStore that will offset 100% of the facility’s electricity consumption. The 18.92 kW system was installed in collaboration with a non-profit solar energy supplier Everyone solar energy.
The solar project will allow HFHWC to direct more resources to building and repairing homes for low-income families.
“When a nonprofit like Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County saves energy, those savings are reflected where it matters – in safer homes, stronger repairs and greater accessibility for people in the community,” said Myriam Scally, executive director of Everybody Solar. “By offsetting 100% of the ReStore’s electricity use, this project will help free up resources for everything from building homes to installing wheelchair ramps for neighbors who need them.”
Based in Belfast, the HFHWC ReStore sells low-cost building materials, furniture and household items to the public, keeping usable items out of local landfills while generating revenue to support Habitat’s housing programs. The addition of solar power deepens this mission by reducing the store’s carbon footprint and modeling practical, cost-saving sustainability measures for residents and businesses in Waldo County and the greater MidCoast region.
“The completion of this solar installation at our ReStore is a game-changer for our long-term sustainability and our ability to serve more families in Waldo County,” said Jill Riley, ReStore Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County. “Lower energy costs mean we can reinvest more directly in building homes, completing critical repairs and helping people live safely and independently in their homes.”
News item from Everybody Solar
