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Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company

7001 Gentry Rd., Calipatria, CA 92233

Plant Summary Information

Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company is ranked #25 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company is comprised of 2 generators and generated 73.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant NameVulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company
Utility NameCalEnergy Operating Corporation
LocationImperial County, CA
Initial Operation DateDecember 1985
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 232.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 817.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,357 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #25 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #240 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #19 out of 30 California Geothermal Power Plants
Fuel Types Geothermal

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Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company Details

Summary Information
Plant NameVulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company (50210)
Plant Address7001 Gentry Rd., Calipatria, CA 92233
UtilityCalEnergy Operating Corporation (49899)
Latitude, Longitude33.1633, -115.6167
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateDecember 1985
Annual Generation 232.2 GWh
Fuel Types Geothermal
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number85-199-007
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityImperial Irrigation District (IID)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceColorado River
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerImperial Irrigation District (9216) CA
Grid Voltage 92.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1985

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity30.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity29 MW
Winter Capacity29 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1985
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator GEN2 Details Operating December 1985

TechnologyGeothermal
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity9.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9 MW
Winter Capacity9 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1985
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceGeothermal
Startup SourceGeothermal
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
CE Generation302 South 36th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68131Generator GEN1100.00%
CE Generation302 South 36th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68131Generator GEN2100.00%

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#22CD4Mammoth Lakes, CA236.3 GWh
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#27North ValleyGerlach, NV187.3 GWh
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#29BeowaweBeowawe, NV167.1 GWh
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#31Cove FortCove Fort, UT142.1 GWh
#32Ormesa IIHoltville, CA131.7 GWh
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