SGP Announces Conference Call for 2009 Third Quarter Results

Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (SGP) (TSX VENTURE:SRA) today announced that its
2009 third quarter results will be released prior to the close of the TSX.V
market on Monday, November 23, 2009. A conference call to discuss Management's
Discussion and Analysis, financial results, project updates and development
plans will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 10:00 am ET (7:00 am PT).


Q3 2009 Results Conference Call

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Time: 10:00 am Eastern Time - 7:00 am Pacific Time

Dial-In Numbers:

North American toll-free number: 1-866-226-1792

International toll number: 1-416-340-2218

Replay of the Call will be available for 30 days following the call

Dial-In Numbers for Replay:

North American toll-free number: 1-800-408-3053

International toll number: 1-416-695-5800

Pass Code for Replay: 1673514

About Sierra Geothermal Power Corp.

Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. is a renewable energy company focused on the
exploration and development of clean, sustainable geothermal power. It is based
in Vancouver, British Columbia and listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the
symbol SRA. Its portfolio of geothermal projects located in Nevada and
California exceeds 365 square kilometers (90,000 acres) and has a combined total
estimated capacity of greater than 500 MW. SGP intends to finance development by
utilizing a combination of corporate equity, joint venture partnerships and
project debt, with the support of US government grants and loan guarantees. To
find out more about Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (TSX VENTURE:SRA) visit our
website at www.sierrageopower.com.


On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Gary Thompson, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

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"the Company's intent to finance the development of its projects through a
combination of corporate equity, joint venture partnerships and project debt
with the support of U.S. government grants and loan guarantees. These statements
are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors, including the risks inherent in our industry, the challenging
capital markets and other risks identified by us in our periodic filings on
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or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or
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