The town of Wiscasset will host a second Community Energy Workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. at Scout Hall. Residents, business owners and local stakeholders are encouraged to attend and help shape Wiscasset’s long-term energy vision.

Wiscasset is participating in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project (ETIPP), a national initiative that supports rural communities in strengthening energy resilience, reducing costs and preparing for future infrastructure investments. Through ETIPP, Wiscasset is working with national laboratories and regional partners to analyze local energy use, identify vulnerabilities, and develop a Strategic Energy Plan grounded in community priorities.

The August workshop will build on the findings and feedback gathered during the March workshop. Participants will hear updates on municipal building energy use, review the draft community energy vision and goals, and provide input on next steps in the planning process.

 Workshop agenda: Welcome and introductions. Review of Workshop #1: Wiscasset Preliminary Energy Use Baseline Study Summary and Findings; presentation on Wiscasset Municipal Building energy use; brief presentation on Draft Vision, Focus Areas, and Goals; community input on Draft Vision, Focus Areas, and Goals; consider next steps; closing remarks. 

How to participate: In person at Scout Hall; or virtually: Zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89322111138 Meeting ID: 893 2211 1138

The town encourages broad community participation to ensure the Strategic Energy Plan reflects local needs, values and opportunities. A final plan is expected in November.

To learn more about the ETIPP process, please consider registering for the workshop to receive materials in advance by contacting the Wiscasset Economic Development Director at economicdeveloper@wiscasset.gov. Also, this information will be posted to the Town of Wiscasset’s ETIPP website at https://www.wiscasset.gov/264/Energy-Technology-Innovation-and-Partner