Heber Geothermal
895 Pitzer Road, Heber, CA 92249Plant Summary Information
Heber Geothermal is ranked #8 out of 62 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Heber Geothermal is comprised of 5 generators and generated 102.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Heber Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ORCAL Geothermal, Inc |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 384.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,587 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 62 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #117 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 29 California Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Heber Geothermal Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Heber Geothermal (54689) |
| Plant Address | 895 Pitzer Road, Heber, CA 92249 |
| Utility | ORCAL Geothermal, Inc (49748) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.7146, -115.518 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 384.9 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 | 83-394-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Irrigation Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 2018
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Generator OEC1 Details Operating April 2023
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator OEC2 Details Operating April 2023
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator OEC11 Details Operating September 2023
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Heber Geothermal Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator OEC1 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator OEC11 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator OEC2 | 100.00% |
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| #4 | McGinness Hills 3 | Austin, NV | 447.7 GWh |
| #5 | Sonoma California Geothermal | Middletown, CA | 447.6 GWh |
| #6 | John L. Featherstone Plant | Calipatria, CA | 437.4 GWh |
| #7 | Geothermal 1 | Middletown, CA | 389.3 GWh |
| #9 | Coso Finance Partners | Inyokern, CA | 374.7 GWh |
| #10 | Del Ranch Company | Calipatria, CA | 326.3 GWh |
| #11 | Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 | Calipatria, CA | 314.9 GWh |
| #12 | Coso Power Developers | Inyokern, CA | 307.8 GWh |
| #13 | Tungsten Mountain | Fallon, NV | 332.1 GWh |
| #14 | Dixie Valley | Fallon, NV | 303.5 GWh |
| #15 | Geothermal 2 | Middletown, CA | 303.1 GWh |
| #16 | Second Imperial Geothermal | Heber, CA | 302.3 GWh |
| #17 | Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 | Calipatria, CA | 290.3 GWh |
| #18 | CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | 276.9 GWh |
| #19 | Blundell | Milford, UT | 272.5 GWh |
| #20 | Puna Geothermal Venture I | Pahoa, HI | 258.9 GWh |
| #21 | Coso Energy Developers | Inyokern, CA | 244.2 GWh |
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