MONHEGAN ISLAND CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF MULTI-YEAR CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE FOR COMMUNITY, ART MUSEUM (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Island Institute
Publication: Island Institute
Date: 8/25/2017
Abstract: MONHEGAN ISLAND, ME - On Monday, August 21st, state and federal representatives, island leaders, and community partners joined the Monhegan community at a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a comprehensive upgrade to the island's energy systems. The culmination of countless hours of hard work, the project enables the community-owned Monhegan Plantation Power District (MPPD) to power the island with cleaner burning diesel-fired microturbines and a solar array. The new system is designed to improve reliability and safety of service and reduce generator emissions on the island. In addition, the Monhegan Museum of Art & History will use waste heat from the microturbines to provide dehumidification and heat for its world-class collection, and has implemented other energy efficiency measures as part of a larger initiative to lower energy costs, reduce the environmental impact of the museum, and improve preservation conditions.
URL: http://www.islandinstitute.org/press-release/monhegan-island-celebrates-completion-multi-year-clean-energy-initiative-community-art

Monhegan Island (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Jennifer Pye
Publication: Maine Archives & Museums Newsletter
Date: 11/1/2015
Abstract: Announcement of NEH SCHC Grant Award to Monhegan Museum

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