Central Maine: Solar power project to offer savings in Augusta, Kennebec County

Officials at the Greater Augusta Utility District said months ago they were interested in finding out what benefits solar energy might offer the utility.

Now, along with the city of Augusta and the Kennebec County commissioners, the utility district has signed a 20-year contract to allow 3.91 megawatts of electricity to be generated from a solar array to be installed on utility district property in East Winthrop.