Lake Mendocino
1229 Lake Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482Plant Summary Information
Lake Mendocino is ranked #147 out of 206 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lake Mendocino is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Lake Mendocino |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Ukiah - (CA) |
| Location | Mendocino County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1987 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 12.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,734 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #883 out of 1,323 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #787 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #147 out of 206 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lake Mendocino
Lake Mendocino Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lake Mendocino (7489) |
| Plant Address | 1229 Lake Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482 |
| Utility | City of Ukiah - (CA) (19397) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.19722, -123.18556 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2007 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 12.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Lake Mendocino |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Ukiah - (CA) (19397) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator G1 Details Operating May 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator G2 Details Operating May 1987
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| 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 | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lake Mendocino Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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