West Buxton
Route 112, Buxton, ME 4093Plant Summary Information
West Buxton is ranked #28 out of 50 hydroelectric power plants in Maine in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
West Buxton is comprised of 6 generators and generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | West Buxton |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC |
| Location | York County, ME |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1904 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 20.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 78.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,187 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #735 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 202 Maine Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 50 Maine Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for West Buxton
West Buxton Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | West Buxton (1508) |
| Plant Address | Route 112, Buxton, ME 4093 |
| Utility | Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC (39006) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.66687, -70.60213 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1904 |
| Annual Generation | 20.4 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-35-000 |
| 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 | Saco River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Central Maine Power Co (3266) ME |
| Grid Voltage | 34.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator WB5 Details Operating January 1904
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1904 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator WB4 Details Operating January 1907
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1907 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator WB3 Details Operating January 1920
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1920 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator WB6 Details Operating January 1927
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1927 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator WB1 Details Operating January 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator WB2 Details Operating January 1982
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
West Buxton Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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