York, ME – The Center for Wildlife is thrilled to announce a transformative gift from an Angel Investor and York resident, through the Full Gallop Foundation, who has donated a solar array to power the organization’s operations. This partnership comes as part of the Center’s efforts to expand its capacity and sustainability as it transitions into its new campus at the foothills of Mount Agamenticus.
The solar array, to be installed by Maine Solar Solutions, will reduce operating costs and provide significant annual operating cost savings for the Center. “As a small family foundation, we were pleased to leverage our charitable funds through the new provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, which allow for a non-profit to receive a ‘direct’ tax credit of 30% of the system cost, paid back to CFW in cash,” said Kiki Tidwell, Founder of Full Gallop Foundation. “This solar system will allow the organization to focus on their important work caring for the wild animals we share our home with, work that is often overlooked, yet is so important to our ecosystem and the balance and harmony of people and the natural world,” shares Madison Tidwell, Full Gallop Foundation Trustee. This solar array and the last phase of the Center for Wildlife’s transformative ten-year campaign and construction project comes at a time when wildlife and humans are facing more challenges than ever from a rapidly changing climate, emergent disease, and unprecedented habitat loss.
Maine Solar Solutions, a key partner in the project, has worked closely with the Center for Wildlife to design the system, which will be installed this spring and help support their broader environmental goals. “We are excited to be a part of this important project, which not only helps the Center for Wildlife reduce its carbon footprint but also serves as an example of how renewable energy can support non-profit organizations in their mission,” said Sam Zuckerman, owner of Maine Solar Solutions.
This collaboration also enhances the Center’s commitment to sustainability, joining other earth-friendly initiatives like dark skies lighting, native and pollinator landscaping, and composting at their new facility.
For more information about the Center for Wildlife’s programs or to donate, visit www.thecenterforwildlife.org.
About The Center for Wildlife
The Center for Wildlife provides medical care for up to 3,500 injured and orphaned wildlife and fosters community engagement through environmental and ecology-based education. It operates solely through donations and receives no state or federal funding.
About Maine Solar Solutions
Maine Solar Solutions is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, offering installation and support for residential, commercial, and new construction projects across Maine. We offer solar for Mainers, from Mainers. To learn more, visit https://mainesolarsolutions.com.
