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Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. (TSX VENTURE: SRA) ("SGP") today announced that it has established a special committee of independent directors to consider and evaluate strategic alternatives for SGP, and make recommendations thereon to the Board.

The special committee, which consists of non-executive board members of SGP include, Rita Theil (chair), Jerry Evans, Alfred Sorensen, and Jack Carthy, will also oversee SGP's process of proxy solicitation and external communications involving a requistioned meeting of shareholders scheduled to take place on January 26, 2010 (the "Meeting").

The special committee has engaged Jacob Securities Inc. to provide financial advisory services and has retained Ogilvy Renault LLP as its legal advisor.

Further details on the Meeting will be contained in a Management Information Circular that will be mailed to shareholders of SGP in due course. The formal Meeting notice is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. SGP is not yet soliciting proxies in respect of the Meeting and nothing in this press release should be regarded as a solicitation or request for a proxy or a recommendation as to how shareholders of SGP should vote at the Meeting.

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. The Company 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 kilometres (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, P.Geo, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

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Contacts: Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. Gary Thompson President & CEO (604) 683-0332 / 1-800-563-5631 info@sierrageopower.com Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. Anthony Srdanovic Investor Relations (604) 642-6179 asrdanovic@sierrageopower.com www.sierrageopower.com