Benton Falls Associates
1215 Clinton Avenue, Benton, ME 4901Plant Summary Information
Benton Falls Associates is ranked #32 out of 49 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Benton Falls Associates is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
Plant Name | Benton Falls Associates |
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Utility Name | Essex Hydro Associates LLC |
Location | Kennebec County, ME |
Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
Last Update | Dec 2022 |
Annual Generation | 16.3 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 63.1 k MMBtu |
Ranked #5,238 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #799 out of 1,374 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #74 out of 125 Maine Power Plants | |
Ranked #32 out of 49 Maine Water Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Benton Falls Associates
Benton Falls Associates Details
Summary Information | |
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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 2022 |
Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
Annual Generation | 16.3 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 | 86-316-002 |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 LLC55 Union Street, Boston, MA 50167 | 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 LLC55 Union Street, Boston, MA 50167 | Generator GEN2 | 1.00% |
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