Brassua Hydroelectric Project
Brassua Dam, Rockwood, ME 4478Plant Summary Information
Brassua Hydroelectric Project is ranked #33 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Brassua Hydroelectric Project is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2025 to August 2025.
| Plant Name | Brassua Hydroelectric Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brassua Hydroelectric LP |
| Location | Somerset County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1989 |
| Last Update | Aug 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,984 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #833 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #76 out of 242 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #33 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Brassua Hydroelectric Project
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Brassua Hydroelectric Project
Brassua Hydroelectric Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Brassua Hydroelectric Project (10555) |
| Plant Address | Brassua Dam, Rockwood, ME 4478 |
| Utility | Brassua Hydroelectric LP (2179) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.6603, -69.81217 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 12.6 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 | 87-42-000 |
| 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 | Moose River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Brassua Hydroelectric Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Power New England | 1024 Central Street, Millinocket, ME 4462 | 75.80% |
| Eagle Creek Madison Hydro, LLC | 7315 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 | 24.20% |
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| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #823 | Stuyvesant Falls | Stuyvesant, NY | 13.0 GWh |
| #824 | Fourth Branch Hydroelectric Facility | Waterford, NY | 13.0 GWh |
| #825 | Buchanan (MI) | Buchanan, MI | 13.0 GWh |
| #826 | Lockwood Hydroelectric Facility | Waterville, ME | 13.0 GWh |
| #827 | Newport | Newport, VT | 12.9 GWh |
| #828 | Youngs Creek Hydroelectric Project | Monroe, WA | 12.9 GWh |
| #829 | Sappi Cloquet Mill | Cloquet, MN | 459.6 GWh |
| #830 | Brainerd Public Utilities | Brainerd, MN | 12.7 GWh |
| #831 | Juniper Ridge Hydroelectric Project | Bend, OR | 12.7 GWh |
| #832 | Calligan Creek Hydroelectric Project | Snoqualmie, WA | 12.6 GWh |
| #834 | Dixon Hydroelectric Dam | Dixon, IL | 12.5 GWh |
| #835 | Hewittville Hydroelectric | Norwood, NY | 12.4 GWh |
| #836 | Packaging of America Tomahawk Mill | Tomahawk, WI | 113.1 GWh |
| #837 | Brule | Florence, WI | 12.4 GWh |
| #838 | South Canal Hydro-3 | Montrose, CO | 12.3 GWh |
| #839 | Lake Mendocino | Ukiah, CA | 12.3 GWh |
| #840 | Swinging Bridge 2 | Forestburgh, NY | 12.3 GWh |
| #841 | Appleton | Appleton, WI | 12.2 GWh |
| #842 | Slate Creek | Lakehead, CA | 12.2 GWh |
| #843 | Williams Fork Hydro Plant | Parshall, CO | 12.1 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Brassua Hydroelectric Project.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens AT01 | Athens, ME | 7.1 GWh | 49.8 mi |
| Athens Energy | Athens, ME | 56.3 GWh | 49.9 mi |
| Athens Ridge | Athens, ME | 4.7 GWh | 51.8 mi |
| Bingham Wind | Bingham, ME | 483.7 GWh | 38.6 mi |
| BNRG North Anson (CSG) | North Anson, ME | 3.2 GWh | 56.1 mi |
| Cenergy - Kiger | Embden, ME | 2.0 GWh | 48.3 mi |
| Great Lakes Hydro America - ME | Millinocket, ME | 500.1 GWh | 53.5 mi |
| Harmony Solar (ME) | Harmony, ME | 9.0 GWh | 48.7 mi |
| Harris Hydro | West Forks, ME | 150.9 GWh | 14.1 mi |
| Kibby Wind Facility | Chain of Ponds, ME | 250.0 GWh | 39.4 mi |
| ME Novel Lighthouse - Carrabassett | Carrabassett Valley, ME | 7.2 GWh | 46.4 mi |
| ME-EDFR-Phase I-Embden | Embden, ME | 8.2 GWh | 49.3 mi |
| MEVS Clark LLC | Bingham, ME | 6.4 GWh | 41.4 mi |
| Milo CSG | Milo, ME | 6.7 GWh | 48.2 mi |
| Milo PV - BD Solar 1 LLC | Milo, ME | 24.5 GWh | 48.2 mi |
| Moscow | Moscow, ME | 134.6 GWh | 35.6 mi |
| Our Katahdin | Millenocket, ME | 5.8 GWh | 53.3 mi |
| ReEnergy Stratton LLC | Stratton, ME | 199.8 GWh | 46.6 mi |
| Williams Hydro | Solon, ME | 63.5 GWh | 48.5 mi |
| Wyman Hydro | Bingham, ME | 295.2 GWh | 41 mi |