Dirigo Solar Receives Governor’s Award for Business Excellence

Augusta, ME – Dirigo Solar is proud to announce that it has received the Climate Leader award as part of the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence. This award recognizes businesses that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and excellence in mitigating climate risks or developing new technologies to combat climate change.

Since 2015, Dirigo Solar has had a singular focus: to lower the cost of electricity for Maine ratepayers by leveraging the savings provided by solar energy. The company has been committed to its motto of “affordable, local, sustainable energy for Maine.” The Climate Leader award is a testament to the company’s dedication to this mission and its efforts to make a positive impact on the state’s environment and economy. 

“We are grateful to the State for this important recognition,” said Bob Cleaves, Co-Founder of Dirigo Solar. “It’s a testament to Maine’s climate leadership and a recognition of the important work of the entire Dirigo and BRNG team.” 

The Governor’s Award for Business Excellence is the state’s premier business recognition award, which recognizes businesses that have made significant contributions to the state’s economy and demonstrated a commitment to excellence. Dirigo Solar is honored to be a part of this esteemed group of businesses and looks forward to continuing its work in making Maine a more sustainable place to live and work.