Second Imperial Geothermal
855 Dogwood Road, Heber, CA 92249Plant Summary Information
Second Imperial Geothermal is ranked #13 out of 63 geothermal power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Second Imperial Geothermal is comprised of 4 generators and generated 86.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Second Imperial Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ORCAL Geothermal, Inc |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 326.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,751 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 63 Geothermal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #154 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 30 California Geothermal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Geothermal |
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Second Imperial Geothermal Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Second Imperial Geothermal (54111) |
| Plant Address | 855 Dogwood Road, Heber, CA 92249 |
| Utility | ORCAL Geothermal, Inc (49748) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.7144, -115.5356 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 326.6 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 | 92-53-000 |
| 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 | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GE13 Details Operating January 2006
| 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 | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
Generator GEN14 Details Operating April 2008
| 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 | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2008 |
| 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 November 2022
| Technology | Geothermal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Turbines Used in a Binary Cycle |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Generator OEC2 Details Operating November 2022
| 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 | 10.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Geothermal |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Second Imperial Geothermal Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GE10 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GE11 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GE12 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GE13 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN14 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN3 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN4 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN5 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN6 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN7 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN8 | 100.00% |
| Ormat Nevada Inc | 6140 Plumas Street, Reno, NV 89519 | Generator GEN9 | 100.00% |
| Second Imperial Geothermal Company | 855 Dogwood Road, Heber, CA 92249 | Generator OEC1 | 100.00% |
| Second Imperial Geothermal Company | 855 Dogwood Road, Heber, CA 92249 | Generator OEC2 | 100.00% |
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