Cataract Hydro
150 Maine Street, Saco, ME 4072Plant Summary Information
Cataract Hydro is ranked #25 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cataract Hydro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cataract Hydro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC |
| Location | York County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1937 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 23.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 89.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,254 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #666 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 242 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cataract Hydro
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Cataract Hydro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cataract Hydro (1486) |
| Plant Address | 150 Maine Street, Saco, ME 4072 |
| Utility | Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC (39006) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.4956, -70.4472 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1937 |
| Annual Generation | 23.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-35-000 |
| 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 | Saco River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 38.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1937
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1937 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Cataract Hydro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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