Messalonskee 5
58 West River Road, Waterville, ME 4901Plant Summary Information
Messalonskee 5 is ranked #46 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Messalonskee 5 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 706.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Messalonskee 5 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Messalonskee Stream Hydro LLC |
| Location | Kennebec County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1935 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,212 out of 12,529 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,219 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #167 out of 211 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #46 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Messalonskee 5
Messalonskee 5 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Messalonskee 5 (1500) |
| Plant Address | 58 West River Road, Waterville, ME 4901 |
| Utility | Messalonskee Stream Hydro LLC (56854) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.5344, -69.65223 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1935 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 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 1935
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1935 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Messalonskee 5 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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