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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (SGP) (TSX VENTURE:SRA) announces that it has retained New York based O&M Partners LLC ("O&M") to target potential institutional and independent money managers for a period of six months. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval.

Services offered to SGP include initiating contacts and meetings with institutional investors, independent money managers and market makers. Terms of the engagement are restricted to US$5,000 per full day for in-person meetings. It is at SGP's discretion on how frequently O&M's services will be utilized.

About O&M Partners LLC

O&M is a buy side consulting firm specializing in the resource sector. They have been introducing small cap equities to the institutional investment community across the United States and in select European and U.K. markets since 1995. For the past eight years, O&M has been a leading agent in introducing senior management of mining companies to both specialist and generalist institutional investors.

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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