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Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County unveils solar power upgrade at Belfast ReStore

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BELFAST, Maine (WABI) — Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County cut the ribbon Friday on a new rooftop solar system at its Belfast ReStore.

It’s projected to generate over $200,000 in savings for their affordable housing mission over the next 30 years.

Habitat teamed up with Sundog Solar to create the system which will produce 110% of the ReStore’s annual electricity needs.

To make it even better, every dollar saved will stay in Waldo County to fund home construction, critical repairs, and programs that help families stay safely housed.

“We are building our seventh house, and I’m so excited about being on board for this. I was the town clerk for the sixth house, and being the manager of this is very warm to my heart. It’s going to save us a lot of money on the back end of this because every penny counts building that next house. And this is going to help us save up those funds instead of an expense,” said Jill Riley, the ReStore Manager.

Riley says this project will tie into the next home being built, so the future occupants will receive a CMP bill they can afford.

The ReStore is open Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

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