RECENT Projects

Maine’s ten-year economic development strategy prioritizes the expansion of the state’s workforce talent pool, with a central focus on attracting both population and labor from outside the state. To support this objective, the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) commissioned the Maine Migration Project (MMP) to establish a comprehensive baseline assessment of migration trends and migrant characteristics in Maine.

More about the MMP can be found here.

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works have been building ships in Maine for over 100 years and are a major employer in the state and region. WEA has supported GDBIW’s effort to document and communicate its impact to policymakers, business leaders, and the community. Learn more by visiting here.

Located in Aroostook County, Maine, the King Pine Wind Project is a 1,000 MW rated terrestrial wind array that will provide electric power to Maine and ISO-New England customers. WEA supported Longroad Energy Partner’s competitive proposal in response to the Maine PUC’s Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development. Program providing analysis of King Pine’s economic benefits. Learn more about the project here.

Dr. Wallace lead the economic benefits analysis of the NECEC in support of the selection and permitting processes. Dr. Wallace also served as an expert witness during PUC proceedings for the transmission line. Learn more about the NECEC here.

For a library of all past projects and materials that are public, visit here.