How many geothermal power plants are planned in Nevada?

1, for 27 MW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.

What do the status letters mean?

EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.

Do these projects always get built?

No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.

Planned geothermal power plants in Nevada

What EIA-860M's Planned sheet says is coming in Nevada: 1 geothermal power plants totalling 27 MW, each with the in-service year its developer reported and the construction status EIA records. A planned project is not a built one.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Planned projects: 1; 5 generating units
Proposed capacity: 27 MW
Earliest in-service year: 2027
Latest in-service year: 2027

Map of planned geothermal power plants in Nevada

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List of planned geothermal power plants in Nevada

Planned geothermal power plants in Nevada

Fish Lake GeothermalGeothermal	Fish Lake Geothermal LLC	Esmeralda	26.5	5	2027	Planned for installation

Where they are in the build

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Planned geothermal power plants in Nevada: FAQ

How many geothermal power plants are planned in Nevada?: 1, for 27 MW of nameplate capacity. These are generators developers have reported to EIA, not generators that exist.
What do the status letters mean?: EIA files each planned generator under a status: regulatory approvals pending, under construction at or below half complete, under construction more than half complete, construction complete but not yet in commercial operation, or planned but not yet started. Each row shows its own.
Do these projects always get built?: No. EIA keeps a separate Canceled or Postponed sheet, and projects move between the sheets month to month. This page is the Planned sheet for 2026-07 and nothing more.