Where is Benton Falls Associates?

In Kennebec County, Maine (ME). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Benton Falls Associates?

4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Benton Falls Associates?

EIA-860M names Essex Hydro Associates LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Benton Falls Associates LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Essex Hydro Associates LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Benton Falls Associates LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Benton Falls Associates still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Benton Falls Associates

Benton Falls Associates is a 4 MW hydroelectric power plant in Kennebec County, Maine, operated by Essex Hydro Associates LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside ISO New England. Its units entered service in 1987.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 4.2 MW; 4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1987
EIA plant ID: 10523

Where it is

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County: Kennebec County, Maine
Coordinates: 44.5802, -69.5545
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Essex Hydro Associates LLC
Primary energy source: Hydro
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric
Status: Operating

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Benton Falls Associates: FAQ

Where is Benton Falls Associates?: In Kennebec County, Maine (ME). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Benton Falls Associates?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Benton Falls Associates?: EIA-860M names Essex Hydro Associates LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Benton Falls Associates LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Essex Hydro Associates LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Benton Falls Associates LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Benton Falls Associates still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.