HL Power
735-025 Wendel Road, Wendel, CA 96136Plant Summary Information
HL Power is ranked #22 out of 146 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
HL Power is comprised of 1 generator and generated 49.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | HL Power |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | HL Power Company |
| Location | Lassen County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 196.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,560 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 146 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #263 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 15 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.4% Natural Gas : 0.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for HL Power
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for HL Power
HL Power Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | HL Power (10777) |
| Plant Address | 735-025 Wendel Road, Wendel, CA 96136 |
| Utility | HL Power Company (56866) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.36834, -120.26485 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 196.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.4% Natural Gas : 0.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 88-189-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Lassen Municipal Utility District (10724) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TUSCARORA GAS TRANSMISSION CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1989
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 16 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
HL Power Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Greenleaf Power LLC | 2600 Capital Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816 | 100.00% |
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