Sagadahoc County, Maine: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Topsham, Bath and Richmond
No data center or power plant project is on record in Sagadahoc County, but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Sagadahoc County is home to Topsham, Bath, Richmond and Woolwich. 17 MW of new generation is planned here across 1 unit, led by Topsham Meadow Solar Station LLC (solar), the 7th largest pipeline among Maine's counties. Next door, Cumberland County has 8 data centers. Construction employs 1,184, up 9.9% since 2019, and construction is 1.3 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. 11 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar.
Cities and towns in Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoc County is home to Topsham, Bath, Richmond and Woolwich.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Bowdoinham, Richmond, Topsham.
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 Sagadahoc County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Maine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 36,731 | 37,979 | ▲ 3.4% | 12th of 16 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 16,125 | 17,054 | ▲ 5.8% | 2nd of 16 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $49,390 | $67,301 | ▲ 36.3% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,077 | 1,184 | ▲ 9.9% | 7th of 7 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.2% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.5pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 11 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 17 MW | 71% of today's fleet | 7th of 8 by size |
Employers here counted 17,054 jobs in 2025, up 5.8% from 2019 (the 2nd fastest growth of 16 Maine counties). Its power plants have 24 MW of capacity, 56% of it hydro. Electrical contractors employ 92, at an average $57,816 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in August 2026, against 2.2% in 2019. Central Maine Power Co is the largest utility serving Sagadahoc County. Its residential customers paid an average 23.43¢/kWh in 2024, above the 17.06¢ median for Maine utilities. 37,979 people live here, up 3.4% since 2020.
Who powers Sagadahoc County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +11 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Sagadahoc 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 4
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 14 MW | 56% |
| Solar | 11 MW | 44% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pejepscot Hydroelectric Project | Topsham Hydro Partners | Hydro | 14 MW | 1987 |
| ME-EDFR-Phase I-Woolwich | Green Mile Solar, LLC | Solar | 5 MW | 2023 |
| Augusta Road Bowdoin Solar, LLC | REA Investments, LLC | Solar | 4 MW | 2022 |
| Richmond Hill | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Solar | 2 MW | 2023 |
Planned generation 1
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham Meadow Solar Station | Solar Photovoltaic | 17 MW | Approvals pending | 2028 | Topsham Meadow Solar Station LLC |
The Sagadahoc County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 17,054 | $67,301 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 1,184 | $75,410 | 1.31 |
| Electrical contractors | 92 | $57,816 | 0.75 |
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 Sagadahoc County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Sagadahoc County. Maine has 24 local measures on record statewide, and 1 neighboring county has one: Androscoggin County.
Sagadahoc County and its neighbors
Of the 4 counties that border Sagadahoc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagadahoc County | 37,979 | ▲ 5.8% | 24 MW | 17 MW | — | — |
| Androscoggin County | 116,487 | ▼ 2.6% | 196 MW | 30 MW | — | 1 |
| Cumberland County | 317,222 | ▲ 3.8% | 1,799 MW | 27 MW | 8 | — |
| Kennebec County | 129,067 | ▲ 2.8% | 136 MW | — | — | — |
| Lincoln County | 36,595 | ▲ 1.9% | 12 MW | — | — | — |
More of Maine
Sagadahoc County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Sagadahoc County, Maine?
1 utility has service territory in Sagadahoc 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 power plants are in Sagadahoc County?
4 operating plants with 24 MW of capacity. The largest is Pejepscot Hydroelectric Project (14 MW, hydro).
How much new power is planned in Sagadahoc County?
17 MW across 1 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 0 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Topsham Meadow Solar Station LLC.
Are there data centers in Sagadahoc County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Sagadahoc County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Cumberland County.
Is Sagadahoc County adding jobs?
Employers counted 17,054 jobs in 2025 against 16,125 in 2019 (+5.8%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 1,077 to 1,184.
Does Sagadahoc County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Sagadahoc County. Maine has 24 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.