Versant Power announces Washington County grid and climate planning meetings

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BANGOR and PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Versant Power invites the public to learn about how it is planning for future grid needs, climate resilience, and other topics of interest at a series of meetings in Washington County this month.

Versant Power is conducting in-depth grid and climate planning processes, as directed by recent legislation and the Maine Public Utilities Commission, LD 1959, An Act Regarding Utility Accountability and Grid Planning for Maine’s Clean Energy Future.

Meetings will focus on the following topics:

  • Who is Versant Power, and what is the utility’s role in grid and climate planning?
  • What are the grid and climate planning processes, and how do they affect me?
  • How do I get more involved and/or offer feedback?

Versant Power staff will be available to discuss any energy issues of interest. All feedback on the grid planning process will be documented and considered. Surveys also will be shared to help Versant Power better understand individuals’ specific concerns and areas of interest.

Those who are interested in attending must RSVP at gridandclimate@versantpower.com to receive surveys, ensure sufficient space is available, and get updates if the event must be moved or postponed. Please include your intended meeting location in the email’s subject line (Cherryfield, Machias or Eastport).

MACHIAS: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, University of Maine at Machias, 116 O'Brien Ave., Torrey Hall, Room 232

EASTPORT: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, Eastport Port Authority, 141 Water St.

CHERRYFIELD: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, Cherryfield Academy Community Center, 53 Main St.

Additional meetings will be scheduled throughout Versant Power’s service territory in northern and eastern Maine.

Anyone can receive updates and sign up for our newsletter at Versant Power’s Grid and Climate Planning page. Feedback also is welcome at gridandclimate@versantpower.com.