NECEC is building a more sustainable energy future
Our efforts extend beyond environmental stewardship and management of natural resources. Sustainability is a commitment to helping our communities thrive. We are committed to the highest standards of environmental performance and safety, during both construction and operation, to ensure the long-term sustainability of our project. NECEC was thoughtfully sited and designed to avoid natural resource impacts wherever possible, to minimize unavoidable impacts, and to mitigate and compensate for impacts that cannot be avoided, consistent with our commitment to environmental stewardship.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS
NO herbicides will be used along Segment 1 of this transmission line.
Preserving nearly 50,000 acres of land
Contributing an additional $6 Million for land conservation
$15 Million for EV infrastructure
EDUCATION
A $6 million in educational funds will provide for vocational and training programs in Franklin and Somerset counties, as well as for scholarships, internships, and research at the University of Maine.
Committing $2.5M for decarbonization & Maine energy resource planning studies
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Investing $15 million in broadband infrastructure and expanded fiber optic capacity in host communities, thereby generating much needed economic development for western Maine.