# California Utilities Extend Geothermal PPAs

Effective October 1, 2026, Ormat Technologies’ amended power purchase agreements with Central Coast Community Energy and Silicon Valley Clean Energy extend purchases from the 35 MW Casa Diablo-IV geothermal plant through 2037. Each utility’s contracted capacity increased from 7 MW to 7.5 MW, with pricing approximately 27% higher than under the original agreements; dollar amounts were not disclosed. The agreements are approved and do not create an open solicitation, but they provide a market reference for buyers and suppliers evaluating firm, long-term geothermal power and resource adequacy.

- The amendments show two California community energy buyers accepting higher pricing in exchange for extended, increased geothermal supply.
- Procurement teams can use the reported capacity and term changes as context when assessing long-term power purchase proposals; the agreements do not specify disclosed dollar values.
- Geothermal developers and power suppliers may view the deals as evidence of buyer interest in firm renewable generation, while recognizing that these amendments are not an active bidding opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE)

### Vendors
- Ormat Technologies (Power supplier under the amended power purchase agreements)

### Key Quotes
> these amended agreements strengthen our long-term partnerships with 3CE and SVCE while enhancing their resource adequacy at a time when electricity demand continues to grow rapidly.
> — Doron Blachar, Chief Executive Officer of Ormat Technologies

### Sources
- [Ormat Renegotiates California Geothermal Contracts With 27% Higher Pricing](https://gcn.com/ormat-geothermal-contracts-higher-pricing/22497) - gcn.com