Dixie Valley
#1 Dixie Valley Rd, Fallon, NV 89406Plant Summary Information
Dixie Valley is ranked #15 out of 62 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dixie Valley is comprised of 2 generators and generated 97.9 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Dixie Valley |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ormat Nevada Inc |
| Location | Churchill County, NV |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 296.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,933 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 62 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #36 out of 107 Nevada Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 26 Nevada Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| Previous Operators |
Terra-Gen Operating Company (2013 to 2017) Terra-Gen Operating Co-Geo (2018 to 2020) Ormat Nevada Inc (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dixie Valley
Dixie Valley Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dixie Valley (52015) |
| Plant Address | #1 Dixie Valley Rd, Fallon, NV 89406 |
| Utility | Ormat Nevada Inc (34691) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.9663, -117.8557 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 296.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 84-256-002 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CONTRL_1_OXBOW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CONTRL_1_OXBOW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.963 |
| Summer Capacity | 56 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating April 2012
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CONTRL_1_OXBOW |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CONTRL_1_OXBOW |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Dixie Valley Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #25 | NGP Blue Mountain I LLC | Winnemucca, NV | 182.8 GWh |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Solar Project | Battle Mountain, NV | 292.3 GWh | 66.7 mi |
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| Brady | Fallon, NV | 88.7 GWh | 62.3 mi |
| Desert Peak Power Plant | Fernley, NV | 72.7 GWh | 60 mi |
| Don A Campbell 1 Geothermal | Gabbs, NV | 110.0 GWh | 82 mi |
| Don A Campbell 2 Geothermal | Luning, NV | 93.5 GWh | 82 mi |
| Jersey Valley Geothermal Power Plant | Imlay, NV | 60.9 GWh | 25 mi |
| McGinness Hills | Austin, NV | 602.8 GWh | 56.4 mi |
| McGinness Hills 3 | Austin, NV | 436.5 GWh | 57.1 mi |
| NGP Blue Mountain I LLC | Winnemucca, NV | 182.8 GWh | 72.7 mi |
| North Valmy | Valmy, NV | 1.2 TWh | 73.3 mi |
| Patua Acquisition Project, LLC | Hazen, NV | 133.5 GWh | 69.8 mi |
| Salt Wells | Fallon, NV | 70.0 GWh | 60.1 mi |
| San Emidio | Gerlach, NV | 83.8 GWh | 86.4 mi |
| Soda Lake 3 | Fallon, NV | 123.2 GWh | 60 mi |
| Star Peak Geothermal Plant | Imlay, NV | 39.6 GWh | 44.8 mi |
| Stillwater Facility | Fallon, NV | 128.3 GWh | 47.1 mi |
| Stillwater Solar PV II | Fallon, NV | 24.3 GWh | 47.5 mi |
| TS Power Plant | Battle Mountain, NV | 1.5 TWh | 88.2 mi |
| Tungsten Mountain | Fallon, NV | 321.6 GWh | 22.4 mi |