Maine Independence Station
125 Shore Road, Veazie, ME 4401Plant Summary Information
Maine Independence Station is ranked #2 out of 202 power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Maine Independence Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 585.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Maine Independence Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Casco Bay Energy Co LLC |
| Location | Penobscot County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 19.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #445 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #272 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 202 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 9 Maine Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Maine Independence Station
Maine Independence Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Maine Independence Station (55068) |
| Plant Address | 125 Shore Road, Veazie, ME 4401 |
| Utility | Casco Bay Energy Co LLC (4966) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.8242, -68.7094 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 2.5 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| 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 | 99-207-000 |
| 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 | Penobscot River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Versant Power (1179) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | MARITIMES NORTHEAST PIPELINE LLC |
| Pipeline Notes | See 16b. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN.Graham 18.0MS1A(40338) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.Graham 18.0MS1A(40338) |
| Nameplate Capacity | 177.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 153.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 179.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | UN.Graham 18.0MS1B(40339) |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | UN.Graham 18.0MS1B(40339) |
| Nameplate Capacity | 177.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 164.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 181.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating May 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 194.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 173.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 180.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2000 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Maine Independence Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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