Benton Falls Associates
1215 Clinton Avenue, Benton, ME 4901Plant Summary Information
Benton Falls Associates is ranked #35 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Benton Falls Associates is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Benton Falls Associates |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Essex Hydro Associates LLC |
| Location | Kennebec County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 34.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,260 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #907 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #82 out of 236 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Benton Falls Associates Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Benton Falls Associates (10523) |
| Plant Address | 1215 Clinton Avenue, Benton, ME 4901 |
| Utility | Essex Hydro Associates LLC (55753) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.58018, -69.55452 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 9.9 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 | 86-316-002 |
| 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 | Sebasticook River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 12.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
| 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 December 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
| 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 |
Benton Falls Associates Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Hydro Associates | c/o Essex Hydro Associates LLC55 Union Street, Boston, MA 2108 | Generator GEN1 | 99.00% |
| Essex Hydro Associates LLC | c/o Essex Hydro Associates LLC 369 Village St, Penacook, NH 3303 | Generator GEN1 | 1.00% |
| Concord Hydro Associates | c/o Essex Hydro Associates LLC55 Union Street, Boston, MA 2108 | Generator GEN2 | 99.00% |
| Essex Hydro Associates LLC | c/o Essex Hydro Associates LLC 369 Village St, Penacook, NH 3303 | Generator GEN2 | 1.00% |
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