Habitat for Humanity Waldo County (HFHWC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping low-income individuals and families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. By partnering with community members whose income falls between 30%–80% of the county’s median income, HFHWC makes homeownership possible for those who might otherwise be unable to afford it.
Each partner family contributes at least 200 hours of sweat equity—working on their own home as well as others’—gaining critical home maintenance and building skills while deepening their connection to the community. HFHWC also operates a ReStore, offering low-cost building supplies and household goods, extending its mission to promote sustainability and reduce landfill waste across Waldo County and the greater MidCoast region.
Project Overview:
To further its mission and build long-term sustainability, Habitat for Humanity Waldo County is partnering with Everybody Solar to install a rooftop solar array on its newly constructed ReStore. The solar installation—sized at 18.92 kW—is expected to generate significant electricity savings, allowing the organization to reallocate funds directly into building and repairing homes for low-income families.
The solar array will also avoid approximately 20,597 lbs. of CO₂ emissions annually, helping HFHWC reduce its environmental impact while strengthening its commitment to sustainable building practices.
This project will:
- Reduce operational costs at the ReStore
- Expand the home repair program
- Enhance the environmental sustainability of HFHWC operations
HFHWC’s ReStore already advances circular economy principles by repurposing donated materials that might otherwise go to waste. The addition of solar energy amplifies this mission by lowering the ReStore’s carbon footprint and modeling sustainable practices for the broader community.
By investing in solar, HFHWC is not only reducing its carbon emissions—it’s ensuring that more families in Waldo County will have access to safe, stable, and affordable homes for years to come.
“We were warm.”
That was the heartfelt response of a Habitat partner and single mother of four when asked how her first winter in their new home went. Before partnering with Habitat for Humanity Waldo County, her family lived in a dilapidated 2-bedroom mobile home without a locking front door. Today, they live in a safe, energy-efficient 4-bedroom house built through Habitat's sweat-equity model. Her simple words capture the deep, life-changing impact of safe, affordable housing—security, dignity, and warmth through the coldest months of the year.
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THANK YOU to individuals and organizations who have made contributions to help bring solar to the Habitat for Humanity - Waldo County
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