La Joya NM

409 Eshleman Road, Encino, NM 88321

Plant Summary Information

La Joya NM is ranked #10 out of 140 power plants in New Mexico in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

La Joya NM generated 171.6 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.

Plant Name	La Joya NM
Utility Name	Avangrid Power LLC
Location	Torrance County, NM
Initial Operation Date	February 2021
Last Update	Oct 2025
Annual Generation	912.1 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #779 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #81 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 140 New Mexico Power Plants
Ranked #6 out of 28 New Mexico Wind Power Plants
Fuel Types	Wind
Previous Operator	Avangrid Renewables LLC (2016 to 2023) Avangrid Power LLC (2024 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	La Joya NM (61044)
Plant Address	409 Eshleman Road, Encino, NM 88321
Utility	Avangrid Power LLC (15399)
Latitude, Longitude	34.81, -105.74
Generation Dates on File	Feb 2021 to Oct 2025
Initial Operation Date	February 2021
Annual Generation	912.1 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	EG19-80-000

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	Public Service Co of NM (15473) NM
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2021
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	59

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	59
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	GE
Predominant Turbine Model Number	2.82-127
Design Wind Speed	19.5 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	292

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 2021
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Wind
Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys	52

Turbine Details
Number Of Turbines	52
Predominant Turbine Manufacturer	Siemens Gamesa
Predominant Turbine Model Number	SG 2.6-114
Design Wind Speed	19.9 MPH
Wind Quality Class	2 - Medium Wind
Turbine Hub Height Feet	305.1

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Manzano Solar	Los Lunas, NM	18.3 GWh	52.1 mi
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