High Mesa
5650 S Borax Ave, King Hill, ID 83332Plant Summary Information
High Mesa is ranked #31 out of 121 power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
High Mesa generated 23.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | High Mesa |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | High Mesa Energy, LLC |
| Location | Twin Falls County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 89.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 324.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,365 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #898 out of 1,344 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 121 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 33 Idaho Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
High Mesa Energy LLC (2013 to 2015) High Mesa Energy, LLC (2016 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for High Mesa
High Mesa Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | High Mesa (58019) |
| Plant Address | 5650 S Borax Ave, King Hill, ID 83332 |
| Utility | High Mesa Energy, LLC (57396) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.88, -115.03667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2012 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 89.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 13-77-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2012
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 39.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 19 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 19 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Suzlon |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | S97-2100 |
| Design Wind Speed | 14.1 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 3 - Low Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 295.3 |
High Mesa Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Dairy Digester | Gooding, ID | 9.4 GWh | 12.5 mi |
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| Bliss | Bliss, ID | 295.1 GWh | 2.9 mi |
| Camp Reed | Glenns Ferry, ID | 63.7 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Cassia Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 39.3 GWh | 1.1 mi |
| Cassia Wind | Hagerman, ID | 18.7 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Fossil Gulch | Hagerman, ID | 24.5 GWh | 4.7 mi |
| Lower Malad | Hagerman, ID | 106.8 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Lower Salmon | Hagerman, ID | 187.9 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| Oregon Trail Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 34.6 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Payne's Ferry | Hagerman, ID | 59.8 GWh | 4 mi |
| Pilgrim Stage Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 31.8 GWh | 6 mi |
| Salmon Falls Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 57.2 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Thousand Springs Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 32.2 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Tuana Gulch Wind Park | Hagerman, ID | 28.8 GWh | 4.5 mi |
| Tuana Springs | Hagerman, ID | 31.1 GWh | 1.3 mi |
| Upper Malad | Hagerman, ID | 52.2 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Upper Salmon A | Hagerman, ID | 81.7 GWh | 9.6 mi |
| Upper Salmon B | Hagerman, ID | 87.8 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Yahoo Creek | Hagerman, ID | 60.9 GWh | 7.9 mi |