Hatch Hill Landfill Gas Energy

At a glance

• What: Two actions on the Hatch Hill landfill gas-to-energy project: a settlement with Kraft Power Corporation and a term sheet with Hatch Hill Power, LLC.
• Where it stands: Settlement of up to $50,000 approved July 16, 2026; term sheet approved August 6, 2026.
• Next: Final agreements with Hatch Hill Power in a form approved by Corporation Counsel.

Kraft Power settlement (July 16, 2026)

After an executive session on real estate and pending or potential litigation (7:36 to 9:01 p.m.), order 26-107 authorized the City Manager to sign a settlement and mutual release with Kraft Power Corporation and pay up to $50,000 to resolve threatened litigation over gas-to-energy equipment and facilities at the Hatch Hill Landfill. Moved by Councilor Lind, seconded by Councilor Michaud, 7 to 0.

Hatch Hill Power term sheet (August 6, 2026)

Order 26-122 authorizes the City Manager to execute a term sheet with Hatch Hill Power, LLC on operating a landfill gas-to-energy generator at Hatch Hill. Moved by Councilor Lind, seconded by Councilor Judkins, 8 to 0. No discussion recorded.

Sources

• City Council business meeting minutes, July 16, 2026: https://www.augustamaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07162026-96
• City Council business meeting minutes, August 6, 2026: https://www.augustamaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08062026-95

Log

2026-08-06 - City Council

Term sheet with Hatch Hill Power approved 8 to 0.

2026-07-16 - City Council

Kraft Power settlement (up to $50,000) approved 7 to 0 after executive session.