DCP News

DCP announces opening date for 2025-2026 HEAP season

Tue, May 6th, 2025

Source: DCP Staff

7-Year-Old holds auction to raise money for children in need

Sun, Dec 1st, 2024

Source: WABI TV 5

Community-minded young girl raises money to help buy gifts for kids through DCP's Giving Magic program.

Heating season has arrived. Will fuel assistance funds go far enough?

Tue, Nov 12th, 2024

Source: The Ellsworth American

As fuel assistance returns to pre-pandemic funding levels, DCP shares concerns that benefits may not meet the needs of the increasing number of applicants.

Versant donates $20k to heat assistance program

Tue, Aug 27th, 2024

Source: Mount Desert Islander

DCP receives $20K donation from Versant Power for the upcoming heating season. DCP will begin accepting THAW applications on Nov. 1.

Program to support moms and newborns gets boost

Tue, Jul 23rd, 2024

Source: The Ellsworth American

DCP's Maternal & Child Health/Nurse Bridging program receives support from the Robert T. Keeler Foundation.

Lobsterman Turned Energy Auditor Takes National Stage

Tue, Jun 4th, 2024

Source: The Ellsworth American

Downeast Lobster Fisherman now Energy Auditor and QCI for DCP credits DCP's training program for his newfound success

From the Lobster Boat to Building Performance

Wed, May 22nd, 2024

Source: BPA Journal

Lobsterman turns Energy Auditor & Quality Control Inspector after enrolling in a state grant funded Apprenticeship Program run by Downeast Community Partners & WCCC.

DCP Receives $15,000 Grant

Wed, Apr 24th, 2024

Source: The Ellsworth American

DCP receives grant from the Belvedere General Charitable Grantmaking Fund of the Maine Community Foundation for weatherization and heating