Humboldt Sawmill Company
125 Main, Scotia, CA 95565Plant Summary Information
Humboldt Sawmill Company is ranked #12 out of 18 wood/wood waste solids power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Humboldt Sawmill Company is comprised of 3 generators and generated 26.8 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.
| Plant Name | Humboldt Sawmill Company |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mendocino Forest Products |
| Location | Humboldt County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1938 |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 108.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,328 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 156 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #352 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 18 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| Previous Operator |
Eel River Power LLC (2013 to 2014) Mendocino Forest Products (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Humboldt Sawmill Company
Humboldt Sawmill Company Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Humboldt Sawmill Company (50049) |
| Plant Address | 125 Main, Scotia, CA 95565 |
| Utility | Mendocino Forest Products (60153) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.4728, -124.1014 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Nov 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1938 |
| Annual Generation | 108.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 89-3-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 89-3-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Wood Product Manufacturing (321) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Out of Service January 1938
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1938 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1988
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating March 1988
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 13 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / DFO |
|---|---|
Humboldt Sawmill Company Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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