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Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative receives $14 million loan from USDA

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

CALAIS, Maine (WABI) – An electric company in Calais is getting a multi-million dollar loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

It’s part of a more than $6 billion effort to strengthen rural infrastructure in 44 states.

Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative will use the more than $14 million loan to connect 600 customers and build and improve more than 70 miles of line.

The loan includes almost $700,000 in smart grid technology.

The cooperative serves about 13,000 customers in Washington, Penobscot, and Aroostook counties.

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