Empire
A 4.8 MW geothermal power plant in Washoe, Nevada, owned by USG Nevada LLC, commissioned in 1987, retired in 2011.
Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 50760Retired 2011Geothermal
Nameplate capacity
4.8 MW
Primary fuel
Geothermal
Commissioned
1987
Owner
USG Nevada LLC
Location
Washoe, Nevada
Coordinates
Status
Retired
Retired
2011
Technology
Geothermal
Units
4
Nearby power plants
| Plant | Fuel | Capacity | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Emidio | Geothermal | 11.8 MW | ~1 km |
| North Valley | Geothermal | 37 MW | ~5 km |
| Dodge Flat | Solar | 250 MW | ~38 km |
| Fish Springs | Solar | 125 MW | ~58 km |
| PSREC/SIAD Solar | Solar | 2.5 MW | ~65 km |
| HL Solar | Solar | 7.6 MW | ~72 km |