Messalonskee 3
52 Rice Rips Road, Oakland, ME 4963Plant Summary Information
Messalonskee 3 is ranked #38 out of 48 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Messalonskee 3 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Messalonskee 3 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Messalonskee Stream Hydro LLC |
| Location | Kennebec County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,397 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,024 out of 1,256 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #127 out of 207 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #38 out of 48 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Messalonskee 3
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Messalonskee 3
Messalonskee 3 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Messalonskee 3 (1498) |
| Plant Address | 52 Rice Rips Road, Oakland, ME 4963 |
| Utility | Messalonskee Stream Hydro LLC (56854) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.56987, -69.68184 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1918 |
| Annual Generation | 6.5 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 | 04-78-000. |
| 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 | Messalonskee Stream |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1918
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1918 |
| 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 |
Messalonskee 3 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #1022 | Trego | Hayward, WI | 6.5 GWh |
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| #1026 | Hat Rapids | Rhinelander, WI | 6.5 GWh |
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| #1031 | Appleton | Appleton, WI | 6.4 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
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