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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSBates Mill Upper
Bates Mill Upper is a 3.9 MW retired hydroelectric plant in Androscoggin County, Maine, operated by Lewiston, City of - (ME).
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingFeb 1986 (completed)
- ClosedSep 2006 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BU2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.5 MW | Retired |
| BU1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.2 MW | Retired |
| BU3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.2 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Lewiston, City of - (ME)
- Location
- Androscoggin County, Maine
- Balancing authority
- ISNE
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 3.9 MW
- First unit online
- Feb 1986
- EIA plant ID
- 7044
Location
44.0959, -70.2190
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem