High Lonesome Mesa LLC
Hwy 42, Willard, NM 87063Plant Summary Information
High Lonesome Mesa LLC is ranked #31 out of 152 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
High Lonesome Mesa LLC generated 84.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | High Lonesome Mesa LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | High Lonesome Mesa, LLC |
| Location | Torrance County, NM |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 313.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,971 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #592 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 152 New Mexico Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 30 New Mexico Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Edison Mission Energy (2013 to 2014) NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc (2015 to 2020) High Lonesome Mesa, LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for High Lonesome Mesa LLC
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High Lonesome Mesa LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | High Lonesome Mesa LLC (56945) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 42, Willard, NM 87063 |
| Utility | High Lonesome Mesa, LLC (64648) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.46667, -105.9625 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 313.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| 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 | EG09-30 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc (30151) |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WECC |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WECC |
| Nameplate Capacity | 100 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 100 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 100 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 40 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 40 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Clipper |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | Liberty C96 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
High Lonesome Mesa LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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