ReGenerate Stratton
Stratton, ME
Site Location
2011
Year Established
48 MW
Generation Capacity
46,000 Homes
Supply Capacity
About ReGenerate Stratton
ReGenerate Stratton, located in the village of Stratton, ME and town of Eustis, ME, uses biomass as its fuel and has the capacity to produce approximately 355,000 net megawatthours of electricity each year — enough to supply about 46,000 homes. A portion of ReGenerate Stratton’s electricity is sold to the adjacent Stratton Lumber mill, while the balance is supplied into the regional electricity grid.
The 48 megawatt facility, which opened in 1989, was acquired by ReGenerate in July 2021. ReGenerate Stratton is an important corporate citizen in Franklin County and surrounding region, as it provides direct jobs at the facility, indirect jobs associated with the use of the forest residue fuel supply, and additional jobs tied to local goods and services related to the facility.
355,000
Capacity to produce 355,000 net megawatt-hours of electricity each year
46,000
Capacity to supply the power needs of nearly 46,000 homes.
Project Highlights
Regional Impact
ReGenerate Stratton is an important corporate citizen in Franklin County and surrounding region, as it provides direct jobs at the facility, indirect jobs associated with the use of the forest residue fuel supply, and additional jobs tied to local goods and services related to the facility.
Co-location Opportunity
ReGenerate Stratton is an important corporate citizen in Franklin County and A vacant parcel located adjacent to the energy facility is available for lease or sale, and a company locating on that parcel could make use of affordable electricity and/or steam. Energy costs for an entity locating at this site will be more competitive than market-rate energy, since electricity and steam supply from ReGenerate Stratton should result in avoided capital and maintenance costs, avoided electrical transmission and distribution costs, and the ability to enter into a long-term agreement to hedge market price risk.
ReGenerate is prepared to facilitate site access, provide operations & maintenance services, supply thermal and electric energy at below-market rates, provide liaison with state and local officials, and provide technical/commercial guidance. In limited circumstances, ReGenerate might be interested in investing in a project.
Employment
More than 20 employees monitor a distributed control system from a centralized control room and oversee fuel intake and processing, facility and equipment maintenance, administrative tasks and shift supervision.
Core Equipment
A Combustion Engineering boiler and a Mitsubishi turbine and Brush generator set, in addition to two truck dumping stations, a fuel yard, a fuel conveyor belt system, a cooling tower, an ash loading building and an electrical switchyard. Air quality systems include a Babcock Power Environmental regenerative selective catalytic device (RSCR®) and Environmental Elements electrostatic precipitator (ESP).
Products
ReGenerate Stratton’s wood ash, or fly ash, is being used by dozens of Maine farms. Stratton’s wood ash has met strict organic standards by Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and lab tests indicate that it is rich in magnesium, soluble potash and phosphoric acid. The ash also provides significant amounts of micronutrients that are critical to crop growth and soil health. The ash from ReGenerate Stratton is 40% biochar, which is considered to be particularly strong in micronutrients and contributes to soil health and fertility.
ReGenerate Stratton’s bottom ash is used as a gravel substitute. Bottom ash is a heavier material that is collected at the front of the boiler. Such material is widely used as replacement materials in construction and has the potential application in road construction, concrete and cement products.