Ellsworth Hydro Station

Grant Street, Ellsworth, ME 4605

Plant Summary Information

Ellsworth Hydro Station is ranked #26 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Ellsworth Hydro Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Ellsworth Hydro Station
Utility Name	Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC
Location	Hancock County, ME
Initial Operation Date	July 1924
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	21.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	90.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,104 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #718 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #63 out of 202 Maine Power Plants
Ranked #26 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Ellsworth Hydro Station (1469)
Plant Address	Grant Street, Ellsworth, ME 4605
Utility	Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC (59178)
Latitude, Longitude	44.5442, -68.4306
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	July 1924
Annual Generation	21.9 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	99-776-000

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	Union River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Versant Power (1179) ME
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.6 MW
Winter Capacity	2.5 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1924
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.5 MW
Winter Capacity	2.4 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1924
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.1 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.1 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1938
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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