Monhegan Plantation Power District
Who We AreThe Monhegan Plantation Power District (MPPD) was established in 1999 to provide centralized power to the remote island community of Monhegan, Maine. We are considered a “quasi-municipal” utility, subject to state and federal law. The District manages the diesel generators atop Lighthouse Hill, the island distribution system and roughly 100 ratepayer accounts. Decisions are made by a three-member Board of Trustees. |
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HistoryMPPD has long aimed to make renewable power generation in a remote island setting sustainable, both in terms of cost and environmental impact. Our current power station was designed with the intention to one day incorporate either wind or solar power. Since 2000, we have been evaluating different renewable energy technologies to see how they match our natural resources and electricity needs. |
Wind Power ProjectIn the face of mounting diesel costs, MPPD voted in September 2008 to begin a feasibility assessment for a small, community wind power project atop Lighthouse Hill. If the studies come back positive and the project continues to receive community support, we believe that wind power has the potential to substantially lower island energy costs while enabling us to realize our goal of a renewable-diesel hybrid system. Read more... |
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