Orono B
18 Broadway, Orono, ME 4473Plant Summary Information
Orono B is ranked #27 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Orono B is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Orono B |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC |
| Location | Penobscot County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 21.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 78.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,180 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #724 out of 1,332 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #64 out of 211 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #27 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
Map of Orono B
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Orono B.
Monthly Net Generation for Orono B
Orono B Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Orono B (59438) |
| Plant Address | 18 Broadway, Orono, ME 4473 |
| Utility | Brookfield Black Bear Hydro, LLC (59178) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.88444, -68.66389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2014 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 21.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | Penobscot River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Versant Power (1179) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ORB-1 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| 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 |
Generator ORB-2 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| 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 |
Generator ORB-3 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| 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 |
Orono B Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Water.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #714 | Tunnel 1 Power Project | Nyssa, OR | 22.4 GWh |
| #715 | Granite Shoals | Marble Falls, TX | 22.4 GWh |
| #716 | Taylorville | Croghan, NY | 22.3 GWh |
| #717 | Varick | Oswego, NY | 22.2 GWh |
| #718 | Ellsworth Hydro Station | Ellsworth, ME | 21.9 GWh |
| #719 | Mechanicville Hydroelectric Station | Mechanicville, NY | 21.8 GWh |
| #720 | A G Wishon | North Fork, CA | 21.6 GWh |
| #721 | Spicer Meadow Project | Murphys, CA | 21.6 GWh |
| #722 | Black Bear Lake | Craig, AK | 21.4 GWh |
| #723 | Big Fork | Big Fork, MT | 21.3 GWh |
| #725 | Rio | Glen Spey, NY | 21.2 GWh |
| #726 | Kansas River Project | Lawrence, KS | 21.2 GWh |
| #727 | Etiwanda | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 21.1 GWh |
| #728 | Fleish | Fleish, NV | 21.0 GWh |
| #729 | Heart Mountain | Cody, WY | 21.0 GWh |
| #730 | Moyie Springs | Moyie Springs, ID | 20.9 GWh |
| #731 | James W. Broderick Hydropower Plant | Pueblo, CO | 20.8 GWh |
| #732 | Newport | Newport, VT | 20.6 GWh |
| #733 | Fries Hydroelectric Project | Fries, VA | 20.6 GWh |
| #734 | Boulder | Boulder, UT | 20.4 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Orono B.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer (CSG) | Brewer, ME | 1.9 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| BRNG Nicolin (CSG) | Ellsworth, ME | 205.0 MWh | 19.7 mi |
| Broadway Solar (CSG) | Bangor, ME | 5.1 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Bucksport Generation LLC | Bucksport, ME | 10.2 GWh | 22.5 mi |
| Bull Hill Wind Project | Eastbrook, ME | 74.0 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| Dynamic - Enfield Hammett Road CSG | Enfield, ME | 984.0 MWh | 24.9 mi |
| Dynamic - Exeter Solar CSG | Exeter, ME | 524.0 MWh | 21.8 mi |
| Dynamic Corinth (CSG) | Corinth, ME | 9.3 GWh | 19.8 mi |
| Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor, ME | 31.1 GWh | 6.8 mi |
| Indeck West Enfield Energy Center | West Enfield, ME | 50.6 GWh | 25.6 mi |
| Maine Independence Station | Veazie, ME | 2.5 TWh | 4.7 mi |
| Mariaville Road Elsworth Solar, LLC | Ellsworth, ME | 2.5 GWh | 23.3 mi |
| Milford Hydro Station | Milford, ME | 37.2 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Orono Hydro Station | Orono, ME | 5.8 GWh | 0.3 mi |
| Pisgah Mountain Wind | Clifton, ME | 25.3 GWh | 10.1 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Lowell, ME | 3.2 GWh | 23 mi |
| Silver Maple | Clifton, ME | 58.7 GWh | 10 mi |
| Stillwater B | Old Town, ME | 10.5 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| Stillwater Hydro Station | Stillwater, ME | 7.0 GWh | 2 mi |
| West Enfield Hydro | West Enfield, ME | 77.5 GWh | 25.2 mi |