Hudson Ranch II, a 49 MWe geothermal plant set for Niland, was approved for development despite an appeal from the Laborers International Union of North America.
As part of the decision, Simbol Calipatria Plant II also was approved. Simbol will be developed adjacent to Hudson Ranch II utilizing the brine from the geothermal process to extract minerals.
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors’ decision comes about a month after the county Planning Commission gave its blessing to Hudson Ranch II and Simbol.
Both plants are expected to create dozens of jobs and bring millions of dollars in revenue to the county.
Both plants are expected to create dozens of jobs and bring millions of dollars in revenue to the county.
