Mechanic Falls

31 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 4256

Plant Summary Information

Mechanic Falls is ranked #48 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Mechanic Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 544.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameMechanic Falls
Utility NameKEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC
LocationAndroscoggin County, ME
Initial Operation DateApril 1986
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 3.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 11.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #9,034 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,269 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #131 out of 161 Maine Power Plants
Ranked #48 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants
Fuel Types Water

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Monthly Net Generation for Mechanic Falls

Mechanic Falls Details

Summary Information
Plant NameMechanic Falls (54123)
Plant Address31 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 4256
UtilityKEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC (56839)
Latitude, Longitude44.11124, -70.39067
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateApril 1986
Annual Generation 3.0 GWh
Fuel Types Water
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number86-43-001
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionNPCC
Balancing AuthorityISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceLittle Androscoggin
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerCentral Maine Power Co (3266) ME
Grid Voltage 34.50 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1986

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.99
Summer Capacity1 MW
Winter Capacity1 MW
Minimum Load0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1986
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Generator GEN2 Details Operating April 1986

TechnologyConventional Hydroelectric
Prime MoverHydroelectric Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.99
Summer Capacity0.4 MW
Winter Capacity0.4 MW
Minimum Load0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 1986
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceWater
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Mechanic Falls Plant Owners

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