Heber Geothermal
895 Pitzer Road, Heber, CA 92249Plant Summary Information
Heber Geothermal is ranked #27 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Heber Geothermal is comprised of 4 generators and generated 48.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Heber Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ORCAL Geothermal, Inc |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 174.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 755.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,476 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #263 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #17 out of 30 California Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Monthly Net Generation for Heber Geothermal
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 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 174.7 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 1 Details Operating June 1985
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 34.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Startup Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.5 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
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 |
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% |
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| #31 | Don A Campbell 1 Geothermal | Gabbs, NV | 134.7 GWh |
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| #36 | Don A Campbell 2 Geothermal | Luning, NV | 115.5 GWh |
| #37 | Patua Acquisition Project, LLC | Hazen, NV | 138.6 GWh |
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