Mendota Hills, LLC
823 Bingham Rd, Paw Paw, IL 60553Plant Summary Information
Mendota Hills, LLC is ranked #44 out of 59 wind farms in Illinois in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mendota Hills, LLC generated 77.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Mendota Hills, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Leeward Asset Management, LLC |
| Location | Lee County, IL |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 255.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 963.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,257 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #674 out of 1,374 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #83 out of 542 Illinois Power Plants | |
| Ranked #44 out of 59 Illinois Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Infigen Asset Management LLC (2013 to 2014) Leeward Asset Management, LLC (2015 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mendota Hills, LLC
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Mendota Hills, LLC
Mendota Hills, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mendota Hills, LLC (56160) |
| Plant Address | 823 Bingham Rd, Paw Paw, IL 60553 |
| Utility | Leeward Asset Management, LLC (50123) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.7194, -89.0492 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 255.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 02-17-002 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 05-34-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Commonwealth Edison Co (4110) IL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 2003
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 76.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 76.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2003 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 29 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 29 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Gamesa |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | G126-2.5 |
| Design Wind Speed | 18 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 275 |
Mendota Hills, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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