Mechanic Falls
31 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 4256Plant Summary Information
Mechanic Falls is ranked #47 out of 48 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mechanic Falls is comprised of 2 generators and generated 544.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Mechanic Falls |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC |
| Location | Androscoggin County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,947 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,169 out of 1,242 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #127 out of 155 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #47 out of 48 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mechanic Falls
Mechanic Falls Details
| 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 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 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 |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1986
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating April 1986
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Mechanic Falls Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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