North Brawley Geothermal Plant
North Brawley Geothermal Plant is a 80 MW geothermal power plant in Imperial County, California, operated by Ormat Nevada Inc. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2009.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 80 MW
- 53.5 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 5
- In service
- 2009
- EIA plant ID
- 56832
Where it is
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- County
- Imperial County, California
- Coordinates
- 33.0139, -115.5439
- Balancing authority
- IID
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Ormat Nevada Inc
- Primary energy source
- Geothermal
- Technologies
- Geothermal
- Status
- Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (4) · Operating (1)
North Brawley Geothermal Plant: FAQ
- Where is North Brawley Geothermal Plant?
- In Imperial County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is North Brawley Geothermal Plant?
- 80 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns North Brawley Geothermal Plant?
- EIA-860M names Ormat Nevada Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as North Brawley Geothermal Plant LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Ormat Nevada Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "North Brawley Geothermal Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is North Brawley Geothermal Plant still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.