West Enfield Hydro
Dam Road, West Enfield, ME 4493Plant Summary Information
West Enfield Hydro is ranked #33 out of 123 power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West Enfield Hydro is comprised of 2 generators and generated 26.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | West Enfield Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Penobscot County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 95.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 370.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,188 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #353 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 123 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 49 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for West Enfield Hydro
West Enfield Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West Enfield Hydro (10255) |
| Plant Address | Dam Road West Enfield, ME 4493 |
| Utility | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC (59178) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.2497, -68.6483 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 95.3 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 | 86-1003-000 |
| 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 | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1988 |
| 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 | 12H |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating April 1988
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1988 |
| 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 | 12H |
West Enfield Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Power LLC | 200 Clarendon Street55th Floor, Boston, MA 2117 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| Black Bear Power LLC | 200 Clarendon Street55th Floor, Boston, MA 2117 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
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