Androscoggin County, Maine: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon
Local rules on data centers are on the record in Androscoggin County. Androscoggin County is home to Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon and Turner. Electrical contractors employ 758, up 61.3% since 2019 against up 44.1% statewide, at an average $85,468 a year. The Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure here (0 in force); the latest is “Proposed temporary data center moratorium”. 30 MW of new generation is planned here across 3 units, led by Turner Meadow Solar Station, LLC (solar), the 5th largest pipeline among Maine's counties. 5 MW has retired here since 2019, including Androscoggin 3 (hydro, 5 MW, 2020).
Cities and towns in Androscoggin County
Androscoggin County is home to Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon and Turner.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Greene, Lisbon, Lisbon Falls, Livermore Falls, Mechanic Falls, Sabattus, Turner.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Androscoggin County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Maine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 111,181 | 116,487 | ▲ 4.8% | 5th of 16 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 49,651 | 48,382 | ▼ 2.6% | 13th of 16 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $44,526 | $60,240 | ▲ 35.3% | — |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 470 | 758 | ▲ 61.3% | — |
| Electric utility jobs (2019 → 2025) | 112 | 120 | ▲ 7.1% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.8% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.4pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 63 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 5 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 30 MW | 15% of today's fleet | 5th of 8 by size |
63 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Its power plants have 196 MW of capacity, 45% of it hydro, the 10th largest fleet in Maine. Employers here counted 48,382 jobs in 2025, down 2.6% from 2019. Central Maine Power Co is the largest utility serving Androscoggin County. Its residential customers paid an average 23.43¢/kWh in 2024, above the 17.06¢ median for Maine utilities. Unemployment was 3.2% in August 2026, against 2.8% in 2019. 116,487 people live here, up 4.8% since 2020, 5th of 16 Maine counties by population.
Who powers Androscoggin County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +58 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Androscoggin County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 577,955 | 23.43¢ | 22% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 24
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 88 MW | 45% |
| Solar | 63 MW | 32% |
| Other technologies | 45 MW | 23% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReEnergy Livermore Falls | ReEnergy Livermore Falls | Other technologies | 40 MW | 1992 |
| Charles E Monty | Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC | Hydro | 28 MW | 1990 |
| Walden Solar Maine V | Walden Solar Maine V LLC | Solar | 20 MW | 2024 |
| Worumbo Hydro Station | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | Hydro | 19 MW | 1989 |
| Gulf Island | Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC | Hydro | 19 MW | 1926 |
| International Paper Livermore Hydro | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | Hydro | 9 MW | 1910 |
Planned generation 3
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Meadow Solar Station | Solar Photovoltaic | 20 MW | Approvals received | 2027 | Turner Meadow Solar Station, LLC |
| Auburn PV - BD Solar Auburn LLC | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Approvals pending | 2028 | BD Solar Auburn LLC |
| Lewiston Jn PV - BD Solar Lewiston Jn LL | Solar Photovoltaic | 5 MW | Approvals pending | 2028 | BD Solar Lewiston Junction LLC |
Retired since 2019
| Plant | Technology | MW | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin 3 | Hydro | 5 MW | 2020 |
The Androscoggin County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 48,382 | $60,240 | 1.00 |
| Electrical contractors | 758 | $85,468 | 2.17 |
| Electric utilities | 120 | $119,036 | 0.92 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Androscoggin County
Local measures 1
| Measure | Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposed temporary data center moratorium | Proposed | 2026-07 |
Androscoggin County and its neighbors
Of the 5 counties that border Androscoggin County, Cumberland County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 116,487 | ▼ 2.6% | 196 MW | 30 MW | — | 1 |
| Cumberland County | 317,222 | ▲ 3.8% | 1,799 MW | 27 MW | 8 | — |
| Franklin County | 30,824 | ▼ 2.1% | 336 MW | — | — | — |
| Kennebec County | 129,067 | ▲ 2.8% | 136 MW | — | — | — |
| Oxford County | 60,346 | ▲ 0.6% | 595 MW | — | — | — |
| Sagadahoc County | 37,979 | ▲ 5.8% | 24 MW | 17 MW | — | — |
More of Maine
Androscoggin County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Androscoggin County, Maine?
1 utility has service territory in Androscoggin County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Central Maine Power Co. The largest, Central Maine Power Co, charged residential customers 23.43¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Lewiston, ME in?
Lewiston is in Androscoggin County, Maine. About 38,866 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Auburn, ME in?
Auburn is in Androscoggin County, Maine. About 25,441 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Androscoggin County?
24 operating plants with 196 MW of capacity. The largest is ReEnergy Livermore Falls (40 MW, other technologies).
How much new power is planned in Androscoggin County?
30 MW across 3 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Turner Meadow Solar Station, LLC.
Are there data centers in Androscoggin County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Androscoggin County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Cumberland County.
Is Androscoggin County adding jobs?
Employers counted 48,382 jobs in 2025 against 49,651 in 2019 (-2.6%, BLS QCEW).
Does Androscoggin County have a data center moratorium?
The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure for Androscoggin County, 0 in force.