Where is Covanta Mendota?

In Fresno County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Covanta Mendota?

28 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Covanta Mendota?

EIA-860M names Clean Energy Systems Mendota as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Covanta Mendota LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Clean Energy Systems Mendota here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covanta Mendota LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Covanta Mendota still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Covanta Mendota

Covanta Mendota is a 28 MW biomass power plant in Fresno County, California, operated by Clean Energy Systems Mendota. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 1989.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 28 MW; 25 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 10837

Where it is

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County: Fresno County, California
Coordinates: 36.7559, -120.3654
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Clean Energy Systems Mendota
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

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Covanta Mendota: FAQ

Where is Covanta Mendota?: In Fresno County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Covanta Mendota?: 28 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Covanta Mendota?: EIA-860M names Clean Energy Systems Mendota as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Covanta Mendota LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Clean Energy Systems Mendota here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covanta Mendota LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Covanta Mendota still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.