Gardiner
563 Water Street, Gardiner, ME 4345Plant Summary Information
Gardiner is ranked #41 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gardiner is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | Gardiner |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC |
| Location | Kennebec County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1985 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,735 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,126 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #191 out of 236 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gardiner
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Gardiner Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gardiner (50688) |
| Plant Address | 563 Water Street, Gardiner, ME 4345 |
| Utility | KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC (56838) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.2218, -69.78568 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 4.1 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 | 89-228-001 |
| 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 | Cobbosseecontee River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1985
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1985 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Gardiner Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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