South Portland council denies power plant a waiver for two new oil tanks

FORECASTER • February 15, 2024

FPL Energy Cape in Knightville, which has two 12,000-gallon tanks, wants to increase its capacity by 40,000 gallons to provide power during grid blackouts, but a South Portland ordinance does not allow the addition. The vote was 4-3 against granting FPL Energy Cape a waiver from a city tank ordinance, and the council will be asked Tuesday to approve a formal statement on the reasons for its denial so the company can appeal the decision if they choose.