Coso
135 MW
Capacity
49380 TCO2e
Emissions avoided per year
U.S.
Operating since 1987
Geothermal
135 MW Capacity
Tapping nature’s heat for California’s future.
Coso is a platform of nine geothermal units with a total net capacity of approximately 135 MW located in Inyo County, California. Coso is the third-largest geothermal plant in the United States and provides baseload renewable energy to the California ISO.
Coso reached COD in 1987.
Operation and maintenance is performed in-house.
Coso Geothermal:
Community Engagement and Environmental Stewardship
At our Coso geothermal facility, we are committed to supporting our community and protecting local wildlife:
Community Support & Local Partnerships
We provide financial support for college scholarships, youth sports programs, schools, and a variety of local organizations and charities.
Coso proudly sponsors community events helping to generate revenue and strengthen connections within the local area.
Wildlife Monitoring & Protection
We conduct comprehensive, quadrennial studies on the endangered Mojave Ground Squirrel, including trapping, tagging, and ongoing monitoring to document population trends and health.
While the Coso area is not designated as desert tortoise habitat, all personnel are thoroughly trained to respond to unexpected tortoise encounters to ensure their safety.
Our commitment: we are dedicated to taking proactive steps to preserve and protect local ecosystems while responsibly generating clean energy.