Kanoelehua
54 Halekauila Street, Hilo, HI 96720Plant Summary Information
Kanoelehua is ranked #11 out of 18 distillate fuel oil power plants in Hawaii in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kanoelehua is comprised of 5 generators and generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Kanoelehua |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc |
| Location | Hawaii County, HI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1962 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 92.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,319 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #194 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #51 out of 67 Hawaii Power Plants | |
| Ranked #11 out of 18 Hawaii Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kanoelehua
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Kanoelehua Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kanoelehua (769) |
| Plant Address | 54 Halekauila Street, Hilo, HI 96720 |
| Utility | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 19.7052, -155.0625 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1962 |
| Annual Generation | 7.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | |
| Balancing Authority | () |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Hawaii Electric Light Co Inc (8287) HI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating January 1962
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 11 Details Operating September 1962
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 15 Details Operating August 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 16 Details Operating August 1972
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 17 Details Operating December 1973
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Kanoelehua Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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