Orono B
18 Broadway, Orono, ME 4473Plant Summary Information
Orono B is ranked #28 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orono B is comprised of 3 generators and generated 6.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Orono B |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Penobscot County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 25.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 96.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,757 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #693 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 161 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Orono B
Orono B Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orono B (59438) |
| Plant Address | 18 Broadway, Orono, ME 4473 |
| Utility | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC (59178) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.88444, -68.66389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2014 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 25.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | Penobscot River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Versant Power (1179) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ORB-1 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| 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 |
Generator ORB-2 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| 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 |
Generator ORB-3 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| 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 |
Orono B Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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