Hamakua Energy Plant

45-300 Lehua St., Honokaa, HI 96727

Plant Summary Information

Hamakua Energy Plant is ranked #3 out of 14 waste/other oil power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Hamakua Energy Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 34.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Hamakua Energy Plant
Utility Name	Hamakua Energy LP
Location	Hawaii County, HI
Initial Operation Date	July 2000
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	88.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	897.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,556 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #3 out of 14 Waste/Other Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #19 out of 67 Hawaii Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 2 Hawaii Waste/Other Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Waste/Other Oil : 48.3% Other Biomass Liquids : 37.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 14.1%
Previous Operators	Hamakua Energy Partners LP (2013 to 2016) Hamakua Energy, LLC (2017 to 2023) Hamakua Energy LP (2024 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Hamakua Energy Plant (55369)
Plant Address	45-300 Lehua St., Honokaa, HI 96727
Utility	Hamakua Energy LP (61213)
Latitude, Longitude	20.0939, -155.4711
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 2000
Annual Generation	88.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Waste/Other Oil : 48.3% Other Biomass Liquids : 37.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 14.1%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	98-14-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region
Balancing Authority	()
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) HI
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	23 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	21.7 MW
Winter Capacity	21.7 MW
Minimum Load	5.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Waste/Other Oil / Other Biomass Liquids / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

First Operation Date	October 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Waste/Other Oil / Other Biomass Liquids / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	23 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	21.7 MW
Winter Capacity	21.7 MW
Minimum Load	5.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 2000
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Waste/Other Oil / Other Biomass Liquids / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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