Athens Energy
164 Harmony Rd., Athens, ME 4912Plant Summary Information
Athens Energy is ranked #44 out of 236 power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Athens Energy is comprised of 1 generator and generated 14.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Athens Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Athens Energy, LLC |
| Location | Somerset County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2016 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 56.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,053 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #97 out of 146 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 236 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 9 Maine Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
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Monthly Net Generation for Athens Energy
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Athens Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Athens Energy (60457) |
| Plant Address | 164 Harmony Rd., Athens, ME 4912 |
| Utility | Athens Energy, LLC (60242) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.94551, -69.66071 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2016 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2016 |
| Annual Generation | 56.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF18-1137-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 2016
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Other |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 8.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Athens Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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