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Ormat, NV Energy Sign 150 MW Geothermal Deal to Power Google’s Nevada Data Centers

The agreement uses NV Energy’s Clean Transition Tariff to finance new carbon-free capacity.

The Google logo is seen on the Google house at CES 2024, an annual consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Steve Marcus//File Photo

Overview

  • Ormat will supply up to 150 MW of new geothermal capacity under a long-term, portfolio-style PPA supporting Google’s Nevada operations.
  • Projects are slated to reach commercial operation in phases from 2028 through 2030, with additions joining the portfolio as they come online.
  • The contract term starts at the first project’s commercial operation date and runs 15 years beyond the final project’s start of operations.
  • The PPA requires approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, with a decision expected in the second half of 2026.
  • Ormat cited the extended geothermal tax credit under the OBBBA framework and reported shares rising more than 4% after the announcement.