Mechanic Falls

31 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 4256

Plant Summary Information

Mechanic Falls is ranked #47 out of 49 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Mechanic Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 741.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Mechanic Falls
Utility Name	KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC
Location	Androscoggin County, ME
Initial Operation Date	April 1986
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	2.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	9.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #9,031 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,250 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #114 out of 123 Maine Power Plants
Ranked #47 out of 49 Maine Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Mechanic Falls (54123)
Plant Address	31 Elm Street Mechanic Falls, ME 4256
Utility	KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC (56839)
Latitude, Longitude	44.11124, -70.39067
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	April 1986
Annual Generation	2.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	86-43-001
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	NPCC
Balancing Authority	ISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Little Androscoggin
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.99
Summer Capacity	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.99
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1986
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#1252	Nolte	Seguin, TX	2.6 GWh
#1253	Hillsborough Hosiery	Hillsboro, NH	2.6 GWh
#1254	Kalaheo Hydro	Kalaheo, HI	2.6 GWh
#1255	Orchard Avenue 1	Yakima, WA	2.5 GWh
#1256	Thornapple	Bruce, WI	2.5 GWh
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#1260	Rocky River (CT)	New Milford, CT	2.4 GWh

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