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Richard Burdette Geothermal

1010 Power Plant Drive, Reno, NV 89521

Plant Summary Information

Richard Burdette Geothermal is ranked #36 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Richard Burdette Geothermal is comprised of 2 generators and generated 24.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant NameRichard Burdette Geothermal
Utility NameOrmat Nevada Inc
LocationWashoe County, NV
Initial Operation DateNovember 2005
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 88.8 GWh
Annual Consumption 336.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,638 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #36 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #64 out of 112 Nevada Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 26 Nevada Geothermal Power Plants
Fuel Types 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 2025
Initial Operation DateNovember 2005
Annual Generation 88.8 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 2025 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

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#26Puna Geothermal Venture IPahoa, HI207.9 GWh
#27North ValleyGerlach, NV187.3 GWh
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#29BeowaweBeowawe, NV167.1 GWh
#30Neal Hot Springs Geothermal ProjectVale, OR152.3 GWh
#31Cove FortCove Fort, UT142.1 GWh
#32Ormesa IIHoltville, CA131.7 GWh
#33Tuscarora Geothermal Power PlantTuscarora, NV119.8 GWh
#34Soda Lake 3Fallon, NV108.3 GWh
#35Don A Campbell 1 GeothermalGabbs, NV97.0 GWh
#37Don A Campbell 2 GeothermalLuning, NV88.6 GWh
#38Raft River Geothermal Power PlantMalta, ID88.1 GWh
#39Mammoth G2Mammoth Lakes, CA83.8 GWh
#40BradyFallon, NV83.3 GWh
#41Aidlin Geothermal Power PlantMiddletown, CA82.4 GWh
#42Desert Peak Power PlantFernley, NV78.2 GWh
#43Patua Acquisition Project, LLCHazen, NV103.3 GWh
#44Galena 3 Geothermal Power PlantReno, NV77.9 GWh
#45Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 1Calipatria, CA77.1 GWh
#46San EmidioGerlach, NV76.4 GWh

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