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Ormat Seeks Supplemental NEPA Review for the Dixie Meadows Geothermal Project to Ensure Responsible Development and Environmental Stewardship

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Ormat has determined that its resources are more efficiently dedicated to Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation within the context of additional review under NEPA.

Key Points: 
  • Ormat has determined that its resources are more efficiently dedicated to Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation within the context of additional review under NEPA.
  • The science assessed in the original NEPA review supports the BLM’s conclusion that geothermal development will not affect the Dixie Meadows hot springs or the area’s Dixie Valley Toad.
  • Nonetheless, additional NEPA review will ensure a full public review and renewed consideration of the measures available to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any potential environmental impacts.
  • Doron Blachar, CEO of Ormat Technologies, stated, “Consistent with Ormat’s track record of environmental stewardship, we are confident that additional NEPA review will support responsible development of Dixie Meadows, and will ensure Ormat is taking the necessary steps to mitigate any environmental impact.

Ormat Resumes Operation at Its Heber 1 Power Plant in California and Completes Expansion of the Dixie Valley Power Plant in Nevada

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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In Nevada, Ormat completed a 6MW upgrade to the Dixie Valley power plant, which allows the Company to maximize its favorable long-term power purchase agreement.

Key Points: 
  • In Nevada, Ormat completed a 6MW upgrade to the Dixie Valley power plant, which allows the Company to maximize its favorable long-term power purchase agreement.
  • "The successful restart of the Heber 1 power plant marks a significant accomplishment for the Company," said Doron Blachar, Ormat’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We are also excited to have completed the upgrades at the Dixie Valley power plant,” Blachar added.
  • "The Dixie Valley and Beowawe geothermal power plants in Nevada were acquired in 2021, and we have plans to upgrade both plants.