Rumford Falls Hydro Facility
35 Hartford St., Rumford, ME 4276Plant Summary Information
Rumford Falls Hydro Facility is ranked #14 out of 123 power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rumford Falls Hydro Facility is comprised of 6 generators and generated 73.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Rumford Falls Hydro Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Power New England |
| Location | Oxford County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 267.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,010 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #167 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 123 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 49 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Rumford Falls Hydro Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rumford Falls Hydro Facility (10493) |
| Plant Address | 35 Hartford St. Rumford, ME 4276 |
| Utility | Brookfield Power New England (50083) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.5486, -70.6283 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Annual Generation | 267.0 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 | Androscoggin River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of NH (15472) NH |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1918
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1918
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1926
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Standby January 1950
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | No |
| First Operation Date | January 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating October 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating October 1954
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Rumford Falls Hydro Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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