Where is Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant?

In Washoe County, Nevada (NV). 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 Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant?

17 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Galena 2 Geothermal Power 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 Galena 2 Geothermal Power 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 "Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant

Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant is a 17 MW geothermal power plant in Washoe County, Nevada, operated by Ormat Nevada Inc. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2007 and 2022.

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: 16.5 MW; 12 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2007–2022
EIA plant ID: 56540

Where it is

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County: Washoe County, Nevada
Coordinates: 39.3732, -119.7645
Balancing authority: NEVP
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Ormat Nevada Inc
Primary energy source: Geothermal
Technologies: Geothermal, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Geothermal 14 MW, Solar 3 MW. It is filed here under Geothermal, the source with the most capacity.

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Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant?: In Washoe County, Nevada (NV). 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 Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant?: 17 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Galena 2 Geothermal Power 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 Galena 2 Geothermal Power 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 "Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Galena 2 Geothermal Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.