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Exhibit 13.2

RAFT RIVER ENERGY I LLC

Financial Statements

November 28, 2008


Report of Independent Auditors

To the Members of Raft River Energy I LLC:

In our opinion, the accompanying balance sheets and the related statements of operations, of cash flows and of members' equity present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Raft River Energy I LLC at November 28, 2008 and November 30, 2007, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three years in the period ended November 28, 2008 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

February 16, 2009
Portland, Oregon


RAFT RIVER ENERGY I LLC

BALANCE SHEETS

    November 28,     November 30,  
    2008     2007  
             
ASSETS            
Current:            
         Cash and cash equivalents $  1,270,847   $  167,585  
         Accounts receivable   540,600     59,131  
         Inventory   67,722     -  
         Other current assets   115,069     7,666  
                   Total current assets   1,994,238     234,382  
             
Property, Plant and Equipment:            
Property and equipment, net accumulated depreciation   49,595,456     44,225  
         Construction in progress   421,323     50,011,450  
                   Total property, plant and equipment (net)   50,016,779     50,055,675  
             
Total Assets $  52,011,017   $  50,290,057  
             
LIABILITIES            
Current:            
         Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $  1,272,555   $  4,136,786  
         Related party accounts payable   161,858     116,000  
                   Total current liabilities   1,434,413     4,252,786  
             
MEMBERS’ EQUITY            
         Class A units - Raft River Holdings, LLC   34,143,100     34,170,100  
         Class B units - U.S. Geothermal Inc.   17,953,640     12,938,714  
         Accumulated deficit   (1,520,136 )   (1,071,543 )
                   Total members' equity   50,576,604     46,037,271  
             
Total Liabilities and Members' Equity $  52,011,017   $  50,290,057  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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RAFT RIVER ENERGY I LLC

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

          For the Year     For the Year  
    For the Year     Ended     Ended  
    Ended     November 30,     November 24,  
    November 28,     2007     2006  
    2008     (Note 7 )   (Note 7 )
                   
Operating Revenue:                  
         Energy sales $  4,285,076   $  96,743   $  -  
         Renewable energy credit sales   595,228     -     -  
               Total operating revenues   4,880,304     96,743     -  
                   
Operating Expenses:                  
         Insurance   191,116     17,858     9,514  
         Office and administration   37,859     58,424     100,430  
         Travel and promotion   22,879     33,774     27,868  
         Management and professional fees   466,427     458,489     10,971  
         Plant and well field   1,392,098     193,041     17,820  
         Salaries and related costs   616,205     171,202     79,276  
         Lease, rent and royalties   206,554     61,265     -  
         Utilities   608,197     24,450     -  
         Depreciation   1,719,927     7,855     -  
         Loss on equipment disposal   147,958     -     -  
               Total operating expenses   5,409,220     1,026,358     245,879  
                   
Loss from Operations   (528,916 )   (929,615 )   (245,879 )
                   
Other Income:                  
         Other income   -     -     86  
         Interest income   80,323     95,381     8,484  
               Total other income   80,323     95,381     8,570  
                   
Net Loss $  (448,593 ) $  (834,234 ) $  (237,309 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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RAFT RIVER ENERGY I LLC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    For the Year     For the Year     For the Year  
    Ended     Ended     Ended  
    November 28,     November 30,     November 24,  
    2008     2007     2006  
                   
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:                  
Net loss $  (448,593 ) $  (834,234 ) $  (237,309 )
Add/deduct items not affecting cash:                  
         Depreciation   1,719,927     7,855     1,925  
         Loss on disposal of equipment   147,958     -     -  
         Distribution of capital for operating expenses   (27,000 )   -     -  
Net changes in:                  
         Accounts receivable   (481,469 )   (59,131 )   -  
         Inventory   (67,722 )   -     -  
         Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   365,892     (42,897 )   55,073  
         Other current assets   (107,403 )   1,016     (8,682 )
               Total cash provided (used) by operating activities   1,101,590     (927,391 )   (188,993 )
                   
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:                  
       Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (4,713,254 )   (30,509,135 )   (13,951,996 )
               Total cash used by investing activities   (4,713,254 )   (30,509,135 )   (13,951,996 )
                   
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:                  
         Proceeds from revolving loan facility   -     -     4,917,000  
         Repayment of revolving load facility   -     -     (4,917,000 )
         Capital contributions from member U.S. Geothermal Inc.   4,714,926     6,575,000     5,000,000  
         Capital contributions from member Raft River Holding, LLC   -     21,620,000     12,550,100  
               Total cash provided by financing activities   4,714,926     28,195,000     17,550,100  
                   
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   1,103,262     (3,241,526 )   3,409,111  
                   
Cash and Equivalents at the Beginning of the Period   167,585     3,409,111     -  
                   
Cash and Equivalents at the End of Period $  1,270,847   $  167,585   $  3,409,111  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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RAFT RIVER ENERGY I LLC

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - Continued

    For the Year     For the Year     For the Year  
    Ended     Ended     Ended  
    November 28,     November 30,     November 24,  
    2008     2007     2006  
                   
Schedule of Non-Cash Transactions:                  
Equipment contributed by member U.S. Geothermal Inc. $  300,000   $  -   $  1,363,714  
                   
Other Items:                  
       Accounts payable for capital expenditures $  1,056,345   $  4,240,610   $  3,304,979  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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RAFT RIVER ENERGY I LLC

STATEMENT OF MEMBERS' EQUITY

          Class B Units -        
    Class A Units -     U.S.        
    Raft River     Geothermal,        
    Holdings     Inc.     Total  
                   
Balance, November 25, 2005 $  -   $  -   $  -  
         Capital Contributions   12,550,100     6,363,714     18,913,814  
         Net loss   (136,915 )   (100,394 )   (237,309 )
                   
Balance, November 24, 2006   12,413,185     6,263,320     18,676,505  
                   
         Capital Contributions   21,620,000     6,575,000     28,195,000  
         Net loss   (673,142 )   (161,092 )   (834,234 )
                   
Balance, November 30, 2007   33,360,043     12,677,228     46,037,271  
         Capital Contributions   -     5,014,926     5,014,926  
         Distributions   (27,000 )   -     (27,000 )
         Net loss   (292,533 )   (156,060 )   (448,593 )
                   
Balance, November 28, 2008 $  33,040,510   $  17,536,094   $  50,576,604  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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RAFT RIVER ENERGY I LLC

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOVEMBER 28, 2008

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Raft River Energy I LLC (the "Company") is a limited liability company organized in the State of Delaware by U.S. Geothermal Inc. on August 18, 2005, for the purpose of constructing and operating a geothermal power plant located near Malta, Idaho. The Company’s power plant is considered to be phase I of a Raft River, Idaho geothermal project expected to consist of three phases. As defined in the Membership Admission agreement, the Company is owned by U.S. Geothermal Inc. and Raft River I Holdings LLC, which is a Delaware limited liability company that is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (collectively referred to as “the members”). As defined in the Management Services Agreements, U.S. Geothermal Services LLC, (a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Geothermal Inc.) is the Company’s Operator.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting Method

The Company’s financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) which have been consistently applied.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable are stated at their estimated net realizable value. The Company has considered the economic conditions, historical trends, contractual terms and financial stability of its major customer when calculating an allowance for uncollectible accounts. At fiscal year end, management determined that all accounts receivable were collectible and an accrual for an allowance for doubtful accounts was not necessary. Uncollectible accounts are removed when they are deemed uncollectible. Recovered bad debts are recorded as income in the period collected.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash deposits and short term instruments with maturities of no more than ninety days when acquired.

Concentration of Risk

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents consisted of commercial bank deposits and a money market account. All cash equivalents are held in a commercial bank located in Boise, Idaho. Deposits held in the regular checking account are subject to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000. The Company’s cash deposits, at November 28, 2008, totaled $1,270,886 ($1,190,887 was not FDIC insured). The money market funds, at November 28, 2008, totaled $12,275, and were not subject to FDIC insurance.

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Contributed Capital and Membership Structure

Agreements between U.S. Geothermal Inc. and Raft River Holdings LLC were completed for construction financing of Phase I of the Raft River project. To accommodate the construction financing, U.S. Geothermal, Inc. sold 50% of its ownership in the Company to Raft River Holdings, with U.S. Geothermal Inc. owning 500 Class B member units and Raft River Holdings owning 500 Class A member units.

As of November 28, 2008, U.S. Geothermal Inc. has contributed $17,953,640 in cash and property to the project, while Raft River I Holdings LLC has contributed $34,143,100 (net of distributions of $27,000) in cash. Losses prior to the date of the agreements (from inception to July 2006) have been allocated 100% to U.S. Geothermal Inc., while profits and losses subsequent to the agreements (August 2006 to November 2008) have been allocated based on the capital contribution ratio.

Change from Development Stage

Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7, “Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises” (“SFAS 7”), the Company was considered to be a development stage enterprise prior to January 3, 2008. Among other provisions, SFAS 7 stipulated the reporting of inception to date results of operations, cash flows and other financial information. On January 3, 2008, the Company began generating revenues from planned commercial operations. Consequently, these financial statements are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for an operating company and do not reflect inception to date information.

Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist as of the date the financial statements are published, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Uncertainties with respect to such estimates and assumptions are inherent in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements; accordingly, it is possible that the actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions and could have a material effect on the reported amounts of the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company evaluates its long-term assets annually for impairment, or when circumstances or events occur that may impact the fair value of the assets. The fair value of geothermal property is primarily evaluated based upon the present value of expected cash flows directly associated with those assets. An impairment loss would be recognized if the carrying amount of a capitalized asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. Management believes that there have not been any circumstances that have warranted the recognition of losses due to the impairment of long-lived assets as of November 28, 2008.

Inventory

Inventory consists of supplies and replacement parts needed to maintain the power plant and are not intended for resale. Upon purchase, items are recorded at cost and maintained at the lesser of cost or fair market value. Inventory items are charged to operations in the period they are utilized.

Lease Arrangements

Arrangements which potentially convey the right to use property, plant, or equipment for a stated period of time are analyzed in accordance with EITF 01-08, "Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease" to assess whether they should be accounted for as leases. For any arrangements that are found to meet the definition of a lease, an assessment is made as to whether they are capital leases or operating leases in accordance with SFAS 13, "Accounting for Leases".

Property, Plant and Equipment

Costs of acquisition of geothermal properties are capitalized on an area-of-interest basis. If an area of interest is abandoned, the costs thereof are charged to income in the year of abandonment. Property, plant and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. Major improvements that significantly increase the useful lives and/or the capabilities of the assets are capitalized. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.

Estimated useful lives by asset categories are summarized as follows:

  Estimated Useful
                                 Asset Categories Lives in Years
   
Furniture, vehicle and other equipment 4
Power plant, buildings and improvements 15 to 30
Wells 30
Well pumps and components 5 to 15
Pipelines 30
Transmission lines 30

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Revenue

Revenue Recognition

Energy Sales

The Company’s primary operating revenue originates from electrical power generated by the Company’s geothermal power plant. The revenue is recognized when the power is produced and delivered to the customer who is reasonably assured to be able to pay under the terms defined in the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

Renewable Energy Credits

Revenues from Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”) are recognized when the Company has met the terms of certain energy sales agreements with a financially capable buyer and has met the applicable governing regulations. The Company earns one REC for each megawatt hour produced from the geothermal power plant. Each REC is certified by Western Electricity Coordinating Council (“WREGIS”) and sold under a REC Purchase and Sales Agreement.

Revenue Source

All of the Company’s energy sales are received from one major power company that, primarily, operates in the State of Idaho. All of the power generated originates from the one power plant that utilizes a geothermal reservoir located in south eastern Idaho. Over 99% of the accounts receivable balance at fiscal year end represented a balance due from one major customer.

NOTE 3 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment are detailed as follows:

    Balance     Balance  
    November 28,     November 30,  
    2008     2007  
             
Furniture and equipment $  73,431   $  54,005  
Power plant, buildings and improvements   26,120,756     -  
Wells   15,339,317     -  
Well pumps   2,715,806     -  
Pipelines   5,553,048     -  
Transmission lines   1,517,849     -  
    51,320,207     54,005  
             
       Less: accumulated depreciation   (1,724,751 )   (9,780 )
    49,595,456     44,225  
             
Construction in progress   421,323     50,011,450  
  $  50,016,779   $  50,055,675  

The majority of construction in progress costs, at November 30, 2007, were transferred to property, plant and equipment on January 3, 2008, when the power plant became operational. At November 28, 2008, construction in progress consisted of costs incurred for a reverse osmosis unit that was placed into operations in December 2008.

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NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The amounts payable to U.S. Geothermal Inc. and U.S. Geothermal Services, LLC as of November 28, 2008 and November 30, 2007, were $161,858 and $55,073; respectively. The amounts payable are unsecured and due on demand. U.S. Geothermal Inc. is the managing member of the Company. U.S. Geothermal Services, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Geothermal Inc.

The Company’s related party transactions are summarized as follows:

    For the Year     For the Year     For the Year  
    Ended November     Ended November     Ended November  
    28, 2008     30, 2007     24, 2006  
                   
Capital expenditures $  87,510   $  965,546   $  266,669  
                   
Office and administration   31,298     97,559     19,787  
Travel and promotion   22,879     -     -  
Management and professional fees   291,925     -     -  
Plant and well field   1,000,351     -     -  
Salaries and related costs   616,205     171,202     76,276  
Lease, rent and royalties   163,219     -     -  
Utilities   7,383     -     -  
Bank charges, Ormat letter of credit   -     83,486     12,451  
  $  2,220,770   $  1,317,793   $  378,183  

Management Services Agreement

The Company has entered into a management services agreement with U.S. Geothermal Services, LLC effective August 9, 2006, to provide certain management and operating services. The contract terminates upon the earlier of mutual agreement of the contracting parties or August 9, 2028. The quarterly management fee starts at $62,500, and in addition there are incentive payments linked to certain performance targets. During the fiscal year ended November 28, 2008, the Company paid U.S. Geothermal Services, LLC $227,708 for management services.

Well Field Lease Contract

On November 2, 2006, the Company signed a lease contract with a primary term of 20 years for the groundwater rights needed for cooling purposes at the Facility payable to U.S. Geothermal Inc. (“lessor”). The annual rate of $90,000 is based upon the facility’s expected needs of 900 acre feet per annum (“a.f.a.”) ($10,000 per 100 a.f.a.). Based upon the needs of the facility and proper notice given by the lessor, the contract allows for an increase in the amount of water available for lease according to the noted rate. The payments are due annually within ten business days following the anniversary of the (“placed in service”) date. The initial placed in service date was January 3, 2008, which is the date the facility became commercially operational. During the fiscal year ended November 28, 2008, the Company paid the lessor the “initial rent payment” of $90,000 due for the period of time from the contract date to the initial placed in service date. For the fiscal year, the Company incurred an additional $74,475 for lease costs, of which $6,975 was unpaid at November 28, 2008.

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The schedule of estimated lease payments for the primary contract term is as follows:

For the Fiscal  
Year Ended Amounts
   
2009 $ 90,000
2010 90,000
2011 90,000
2012 90,000
2013 90,000
Thereafter 1,170,000
Total $ 1,620,000

NOTE 5 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Lease Agreements

The Company has entered into several lease agreements with terms expiring up to December 1, 2033, for geothermal properties adjoining the Raft River Geothermal Property. The schedule of estimated annual lease payments is as follows:

For the Fiscal  
Year Ended *Amounts
   
2009 $ 117,578
2010 119,481
2011 120,600
2012 120,936
2013 121,287
Thereafter 1,650,436
Total $ 2,250,318

* The schedule includes the expected annual related party well field lease payments described in Note 4.

The terms of the management services agreement and the well field lease contract are described in Note 4.

Power Purchase Agreement

The Company has signed a twenty year power purchase agreement with Idaho Power Company for sale of power generated from its planned phase one power plant. It has been determined this meets the definition of a lease arrangement under EITF 01-08 and will be accounted for as an operating lease. As there is no minimum payment, lease income will be recognized as revenue when sales of power occur.

Power Transmission

The Company has also signed a transmission agreement with Bonneville Power Administration for transmission of the electricity from this plant to Idaho Power, and a contract to sell the renewable energy credits for the first ten years to Holy Cross Energy.

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NOTE 6 - MEMBERS' INTERESTS

The Company has issued two classes of member units, the Class A units and the Class B units. Each class of ownership gives the owner participating rights in the business and results in equity ownership risks. The rights attached to the different classes will vary over time, in accordance with the terms of the Membership Admission Agreement. The agreement requires the Company to track separately the capital accounts of the members after November 24, 2006. The profits and losses of the Company are allocated on the basis of the ratios of the capital contributions. For income tax purposes, the Class A units will receive a greater proportion of the share of losses and other income tax benefits. This includes the allocation of production tax credits, which will be distributed 99% to the Class A units and 1% to the class B units during the first 10 years of production. During the initial years of operations Class A units will receive a larger allocation of distributions.

Under the terms of the Membership Admission Agreement, as of November 28, 2008, Raft River I Holdings LLC, has contributed their full obligation of $34.2 million in cash, and U.S. Geothermal Inc. has contributed $17.9 million in assets to the Company. U.S. Geothermal Inc.’s contribution consisted of $16.5 in cash and approximately $1.4 million in property. In the event that additional financing is required, U.S. Geothermal Inc. is obligated to provide such financing.

NOTE 7 – RECLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES

For reporting purposes, the Company has reclassified, expanded and consolidated certain operating cost line items as originally reported for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2007 and November 24, 2006 to improve comparability with the operating results for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2008. The changes did not affect the net operating loss reported in the fiscal years ended November 30, 2007 and November 24, 2006. The primary purpose of the change originated with the Company’s change in status from a development stage company to an operational entity. The following table summarizes the changes:

    Originally Reported        
    for the Year     Reclassified for the  
    Ended November     Year Ended  
    30, 2007     November 30, 2007  
             
Operating Expenses:            
     Insurance $  17,858   $  17,858  
     Office and administration   119,231     58,424  
     Travel and promotion   33,774     33,774  
     Professional and management fees   458,489     458,489  
     Plant and well field   201,865     193,041  
     Salaries and related costs   171,202     171,202  
     Lease, rent and royalties   -     61,265  
     Utilities   -     24,450  
     Depreciation   -     7,855  
     Interest and bank charges   400     -  
     Miscellaneous expense   23,539     -  
          Total operating expenses $  1,026,358   $  1,026,358  

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    Originally Reported     Reclassified for the  
    for the Year Ended     Year Ended  
    November 24, 2006     November 24, 2006  
             
Operating Expenses:            
         Insurance $  9,514   $  9,514  
         Office and administration   51,552     100,430  
         Travel and promotion   27,868     27,868  
         Professional and management fees   10,971     10,971  
         Plant and well field   17,820     17,820  
         Salaries and related costs   79,276     79,276  
         Interest and bank charges   44,363     -  
         Miscellaneous expense   4,515     -  
                 Total operating expenses $  245,879   $  245,879  

NOTE 8 – INCOME TAX

The Company is a Limited Liability Corporation that is treated as a partnership for tax purposes with each of the Members accounting for their share of the tax attributes and liabilities. Accordingly, there are no deferred income tax amounts recorded in these financial statements.

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