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Richard Burdette Geothermal

1010 Power Plant Drive, Reno, NV 89521

Plant Summary Information

Richard Burdette Geothermal is ranked #38 out of 62 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Richard Burdette Geothermal is comprised of 2 generators and generated 26.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameRichard Burdette Geothermal
Utility NameOrmat Nevada Inc
LocationWashoe County, NV
Initial Operation DateNovember 2005
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 97.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 368.8 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,307 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #38 out of 62 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #61 out of 107 Nevada Power Plants
Ranked #13 out of 26 Nevada Geothermal Power Plants
Fuel Types Geothermal

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Monthly Net Generation for Richard Burdette Geothermal

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Richard Burdette Geothermal Details

Summary Information
Plant NameRichard Burdette Geothermal (56321)
Plant Address1010 Power Plant Drive, Reno, NV 89521
UtilityOrmat Nevada Inc (34691)
Latitude, Longitude39.39084, -119.75459
Generation Dates on FileJan 2006 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateNovember 2005
Annual Generation 97.6 GWh
Fuel Types Geothermal
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number05-229-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityNevada Power Company (NEVP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSierra Pacific Power Co (17166) NV
Grid Voltage 120.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating November 2005

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverTurbines Used in a Binary Cycle
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity13 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity10 MW
Winter Capacity13 MW
Minimum Load7.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 2005
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator OEC2 Details Operating November 2005

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverTurbines Used in a Binary Cycle
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity13 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity10 MW
Winter Capacity13 MW
Minimum Load7.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 2005
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsNo

Richard Burdette Geothermal Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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#39Don A Campbell 2 GeothermalLuning, NV93.5 GWh
#40Raft River Geothermal Power PlantMalta, ID92.0 GWh
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#42BradyFallon, NV88.7 GWh
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#45Mammoth G2Mammoth Lakes, CA82.3 GWh
#46Aidlin Geothermal Power PlantMiddletown, CA81.3 GWh
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