Medium PriorityEnvironmentopen
Mason geothermal exploration project
Summary
Ormat is years into permitting a geothermal exploration project south of Yerington, with drilling possible in late 2027. A plant could bring about $500,000 a year in county tax revenue with a small footprint.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Potentially about $500,000 per year in new county tax revenue if a plant is built, plus royalties.
✅Who benefits
County coffers and long-term local plant operator jobs, if the resource proves commercial.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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