Mechanic Falls

31 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 4256

Plant Summary Information

Mechanic Falls is ranked #49 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Mechanic Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 196.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Mechanic Falls
Utility Name	KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC
Location	Androscoggin County, ME
Initial Operation Date	April 1986
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	1.9 GWh
Annual Consumption	7.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #11,064 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,243 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #228 out of 236 Maine Power Plants
Ranked #49 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Mechanic Falls (54123)
Plant Address	31 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 4256
Utility	KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC (56839)
Latitude, Longitude	44.11124, -70.39067
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	April 1986
Annual Generation	1.9 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	86-43-001
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	Little Androscoggin River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

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	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 1986
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.99
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 1986
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

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

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