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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q/A
(Amendment No.1)

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

[ ] TRANSACTION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 333-117287

U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware 84-1472231
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
1505 Tyrell Lane  
Boise, Idaho 83706
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(208)-424-1027
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes [X]      No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes [  ]      No [  ]

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Indicate by check mark the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer [  ] Accelerated filer [X]
Non-accelerated filer [  ]  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company [  ]
                                                                             

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes [  ]      No [X]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:

62,081,882 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding at October 23, 2009

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

This amendment to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009, originally filed on August 10, 2009 (the “Original Filing”), is being filed by U.S. Geothermal Inc. (the “Company”) to amend and restate our financial statements for the period then ended. In addition, we are filing an amendment to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended March 31, 2009 to amend and restate financial statements and other financial information for the years ended March 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007.

In the Company’s previously issued financial statements, the Company allocated the profits and losses relating to our investment in Raft River Energy I LLC (RREI) based on net capital contribution percentages. Subsequent to the issuance of our financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, our management determined that the calculations for estimating the value of our investment in RREI needed to be adjusted to the hypothetical liquidation at book value estimation methodology.

This Amendment No. 1 to Form 10-Q/A amends and restates Item 1 – Financial Statements only. It does not, and does not purport to, amend, update or restate the information in the Original Filing or reflect any events that have occurred after the Original Filing was made.


ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles may have been condensed or omitted. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been made. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes, and with the audited financial statements and notes to the financial statements included in the Company’s 10-K and 10-K(A) for the year ended, March 31, 2009. The results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010.


 

U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC.
_____________________               

 

Consolidated Financial Statements (RESTATED)

June 30, 2009


 



U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
 
             
    (Restated        
    and Unaudited)        
    June 30, 2009     March 31, 2009  
             
ASSETS            
             
Current:            
         Cash and cash equivalents $  1,405,042   $  3,452,091  
         Restricted cash (note 4)   485,000     485,000  
         Receivable from subsidiary   1,584,435     271,475  
         Trade accounts receivable   123,024     114,424  
         Other current assets   134,183     135,805  
                   Total current assets   3,731,684     4,458,795  
             
Investment in equity securities   193,590     150,169  
Investment in subsidiary (Note 5)   18,560,364     18,501,533  
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation (note 6)   13,149,542     13,156,700  
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization (note 7)   16,128,344     16,184,146  
                   Total assets $  51,763,524   $  52,451,343  
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Current Liabilities:            
         Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $  887,937   $  449,559  
         Related party accounts payable   16,020     2,491  
         Current portion of capital lease obligation   11,203     10,998  
                   Total current liabilities   915,160     463,048  
Long-term Liabilities:            
         Capital lease obligation, less current portion   36,072     38,945  
         Stock compensation payable   1,933,255     1,933,255  
                   Total liabilities   2,884,487     2,435,248  
Commitments and Contingencies   -     -  
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Capital stock:            
         Authorized:            
             250,000,000 common shares with a $0.001 par value            
         Issued and outstanding:            
               62,033,882 shares at March 31, 2009 and            
               62,033,882 shares at June 30, 2009   62,034     62,034  
Additional paid-in capital   65,334,701     64,694,849  
Accumulated other comprehensive income   128,156     95,891  
Accumulated deficit   (17,318,880 )   (15,514,911 )
    48,206,011     49,337,863  
             
Non-controlling Interest (note 15)   673,026     678,232  
                   Total stockholders’ equity   48,879,037     50,016,095  
                           Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $  51,763,524   $  52,451,343  

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

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U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (RESTATED)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)

    (Unaudited)  
    Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2009     2008  
             
Operating Revenues:            
       San Emidio plant energy sales $  243,752   $  273,635  
       Land, water, and mineral rights lease   29,484     22,500  
       Management fees   62,500     62,500  
       Gain from investment in subsidiary   58,831     97,464  
            Total operating revenues   394,567     456,099  
Operating Expenses:            
       Consulting fees   -     40,633  
       Corporate admin and development   130,701     274,673  
       Professional and management fees   264,141     287,692  
       Salaries and wages   256,405     314,741  
       Stock based compensation   639,852     741,308  
       Travel and promotion   52,572     64,555  
       San Emidio plant operations   832,834     489,404  
       Lease and equipment repair   52,137     42,427  
           Total operating expenses   2,228,642     2,255,433  
Loss from Operations   (1,834,075 )   (1,799,334 )
Other Income (Loss):            
         Foreign exchange gain (loss)   11,156     (2,820 )
         Other income (loss)   3,077     -  
         Interest income   10,667     60,277  
            Total other income   24,900     57,457  
Net Loss   (1,809,175 )   (1,741,877 )
         Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest   5,206     -  
Net Loss attributable to U.S. Geothermal Inc.   (1,803,969 )   (1,741,877 )
Other Comprehensive Income:            
         Unrealized gain on investment in equity securities   32,265     -  
             
Comprehensive Loss attributable to U.S. Geothermal, Inc. $  (1,771,704 ) $  (1,741,877 )
             
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share $  (0.03 ) $  (0.03 )
             
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding for Basic and Diluted Calculations 62,033,882 59,949,116

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

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U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (RESTATED)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)

    (Unaudited)  
    For the Three Months Ended June 30,  
    2009     2008  
             
Operating Activities:            
Net loss $  (1,803,969 ) $  (1,741,877 )
Add non-cash items:            
         Depreciation and amortization   241,881     167,245  
         Gain of operations of subsidiary   (58,831 )   (97,464 )
         Loss on disposal/sale of equipment   900     -  
         Foreign exchange gain   (11,156 )   -  
         Non-controlling interest loss   (5,206 )   -  
         Stock based compensation   639,852     741,308  
Change in non-cash working capital items:            
         Accounts receivable   (1,321,560 )   (149,423 )
         Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   467,173     (102,519 )
         Prepaid expenses and other assets   1,622     (30,562 )
                     Total cash used by operating activities   (1,849,294 )   (1,213,292 )
             
Investing Activities:            
       Purchases of property, equipment and intangible assets   (195,587 )   (18,972,209 )
         Proceeds from sale of equipment   500     -  
         Cash released from (restricted by) external restrictions   -     (200,000 )
         Cash released from escrow for property acquisition   -     11,310,686  
         Investment in subsidiaries and equity securities   -     (374,795 )
                    Total cash used by investing activities   (195,087 )   (8,236,318 )
             
Financing Activities:            
       Principal payments on capital lease obligation   (2,668 )   -  
       Issuance of share capital, net of share issue cost   -     13,718,168  
                   Total cash provided (used) by financing activities   (2,668 )   13,718,168  
             
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents   (2,047,049 )   4,268,558  
             
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period   3,452,091     4,877,252  
             
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period $  1,405,042   $  9,145,810  
             
Supplemental Disclosure:            
Non-cash investing and financing activities:            
         Amendment to geothermal lease with common stock $  -   $  783,000  
         Purchase of property and equipment on account   15,266     19,338  

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

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U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Year Ended March 31, 2009 and the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
                                           
    Number of     Common     Additional
Paid-In
    Accumulated     Accumulated Comprehensive     Non-controlling        
    Shares     Shares     Capital     Deficit     Income     Interest     Totals  
                                           
                                           
Balance at April 1, 2008   55,339,253   $  55,339   $  48,532,730   $  (10,327,157 ) $  -     -   $  38,260,912  
                                           

Capital stock issued as result of a private placement closed April 28, 2008, net of issuance costs

  6,382,500     6,383     13,711,784     -     -     -     13,718,167  

Capital stock issued for amendment to royalty agreement with the Kosmos Company

  290,000     290     782,710     -     -     -     783,000  

Shares issued for stock options and warrants exercised

  22,134     22     10,418     -     -     -     10,440  

Adjustment to entitlement shares from consolidated Mango and US Cobalt stock consolidations

  (5 )   -     -     -     -     -     -  

Formation contribution by non-controlling interest (Gerlach Green Energy, LLC)

                      697,000     697,000  

Stock compensation liability

  -     -     1,657,207     -     -     -     1,657,207  

Unrealized gain on investment

  -     -     -     -     95,891     -     95,891  

Net loss for the period

  -     -     -     (5,187,754 )   -     (18,768 )   (5,206,522 )

Balance at March 31, 2009

  62,033,882     62,034     64,694,849     (15,514,911 )   95,891     678,232     50,016,095  

 

                                         

Stock compensation liability

  -     -     639,852     -     -     -     639,852  

Unrealized gain on investment

  -     -     -     -     32,265     -     32,265  

Net loss for the period – unaudited

  -     -     -     (1,803,969 )   -     (5,206 )   (1,809,175 )

Balance at June 30, 2009 – unaudited & restated

  62,033,882   $  62,034   $  65,334,701   $  (17,318,880 ) $  128,156     673,026   $  48,879,037  

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

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U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (RESTATED)
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2009
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)

NOTE 1 -

ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

When U.S. Cobalt Inc. (“GTH” or the “Company”) completed a reverse take-over on December 19, 2003, the former stockholders of U.S. Geothermal Inc. (“GEO – Idaho”) a company incorporated on February 26, 2002 in the State of Idaho, U.S.A. acquired control of GTH. In connection with the transaction, U.S. Cobalt Inc. changed its name to U.S. Geothermal Inc. and consolidated its common stock on a one new to five old basis. All references to common shares in these financial statements have been restated to reflect the rollback of common stock.

The Company constructs and manages power plants that utilize geothermal resources to produce energy. The Company’s operations have been, primarily, focused in the Western United States of America.

These financial statements have been restated to reflect the correction of an error to record the carrying value of our investment in the subsidiary Raft River Energy I LLC under the hypothetical liquidation at book value method, as further described in Note 2- Restatement of Consolidated Financial Statements for a Correction of an Error.

All references to “dollars” or “$” are to United States dollars and all references to $ CDN are to Canadian dollars.

Basis of Presentation

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Such rules and regulations allow the omission of certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, so long as such omissions do not render the financial statements misleading. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

In the opinion of management, these financial statements reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. All adjustments were of a normal recurring nature. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements of the Company included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Company consolidates subsidiaries that it controls (more-than-50% owned) and entities over which control is achieved through means other than voting rights. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. The accounts of the following companies are consolidated in these financial statements:

  i)

U.S. Geothermal Inc. (incorporated in the State of Delaware);

  ii)

U.S. Geothermal Inc. (incorporated in the State of Idaho);

  iii)

Gerlach Geothermal LLC (organized in the State of Delaware);

  iv)

U.S. Geothermal Services, LLC (organized in the State of Delaware);

  v)

USG Nevada LLC (organized in the State of Delaware);

  vi)

USG Gerlach LLC (organized in the State of Delaware); and

  vii)

U.S. Geothermal Guatemala, S.A.

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All intercompany transactions are eliminated upon consolidation.

Raft River Energy I LLC, previously a 100% owned subsidiary, was consolidated through July 2006, after which the entity is recorded under the equity method.

In cases where the Company owns a majority interest in an entity but does not own 100% of the interest in the entity it recognizes a non-controlling interest. The Company will recognize 100% of the assets and liabilities of the entity, and disclose the non-controlling interest. The statements of operations will consolidate the subsidiary’s full operations, and will separately disclose the elimination of the non-controlling interest’s allocation of profits and losses.

NOTE 2-

RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR CORRECTION OF AN ERROR

The Company’s prior accounting for its investment in Raft River Energy I LLC, under closer review, has proved to be in error and the correction will cause the Company to recognize additional income as described below.

The Amended and Restated Operating Agreement contains certain complex liquidation preference provisions which require certain distributions to each of the Members in the event that a liquidation occurs. According to the operating agreement, upon liquidation and, after payment of all outstanding debts, any remaining funds would be distributed to the Members in accordance to their positive capital account balance ratio. Certain contract provisions contain allocation of profit and loss items to arrive at the capital account balances. Since the Company is currently the minority member recording their investment in RREI under the equity method, we will modify our allocations to utilize a hypothetical liquidation at book value (“HLBV”) at each balance sheet date to value our investment. In prior reports, the allocation has been calculated using net capital contribution ratios. Because we have modified our approach to use the HLBV method from the inception of the RREI entity, certain adjustments were necessary to reflect this correction of an error in the financial statements of the Company. Changes to the financial statements of the Company are reflected in the following table:

          As Previously    
Statement Date Line Item   As Restated   Reported   Difference
March 31, 2009 Investment in Subsidiary $

                   18,501,533

$                          17,588,888   $

                                912,645

  Accumulated Deficit  

(15,514,911)

  (16,427,556)  

912,645 

June 30, 2009 Investment in Subsidiary   $                    18,560,364   $   17,040,122   $

    1,520,242

  Accumulated Deficit
Gain on investment Net Loss EPS
     $ (17,318,880)
58,831  
(1,803,969)
                            (0.03)
$ (18,839,122)
(548,766)
(2,411,566)
                              (0.04)
$

1,520,242
607,597
607,597
 0.01

  June 30, 2008

Gain on investment $ 97,464   $   (40,125)  $

 137,589

  Net Loss
EPS
$ (1,741,877)
                             (0.03)
$ (1,879,466)
                                (0.04)
$

137,589
 0.01

Where necessary, throughout our financial statements and the notes thereto, the information has been corrected to reflect the restated amounts.

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An investment in a northwest British Columbia geothermal prospect totaling $4,964 and $4,965 for the years ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 is also recorded on the balance sheet as an investment in subsidiary in addition to the investment in Raft River Energy I LLC.

NOTE 3 -

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following are summarized accounting policies considered to be significant by the Company’s management:

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 (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

Use of 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial position and consolidated results of operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all unrestricted cash, short-term deposits, and other investments with original maturities of no more than ninety days when acquired to be cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of the statement of cash flows. Discussion regarding restricted cash is included in Note 3.

Trade Accounts Receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Management estimates the amount of trade accounts receivable that may not be collectible and records an allowance for doubtful accounts, accordingly. The allowance is an estimate based upon aging of receivable balances, historical collection experience, and the periodic credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. Receivable balances are written off when we determine that the balance is uncollectible. As of June 30, 2009 and March 31, 2009, there were no balances that were over 90 days past due and no balance in allowance for doubtful accounts was recognized.

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, consisted of commercial bank deposits, money market accounts, and petty cash. Cash deposits are held in a commercial bank in Boise, Idaho. The accounts are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000 per legal entity (after December 31, 2009, deposits will be insured up to $100,000 per account). At March 31, 2009, the Company held deposits of $10,160 that were not subject to FDIC insurance. The money market funds totaled $1,672,718, and are not subject to deposit insurance.

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Property, Plant and Equipment

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. Where appropriate, terms of property rights and revenue contracts can influence the determination of estimated useful lives. Estimated useful lives by major 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

The Company expenses all costs related to the development of geothermal reserves prior to the establishment of proven and probable reserves. Once a resource is considered to be proven, then costs of acquisition and development are capitalized on an area-of-interest basis. If an area of interest is subsequently abandoned, those costs are charged to income in the year of abandonment.

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 revenues 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 June 30, 2009.

Stock Options Granted to Employees and Non-employees

For stock-based compensation, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”), which requires the measurement of the value of employee services received in exchange for an award of an equity instrument based on the grant-date fair value of the award. For employees, directors and officers, the fair value of the awards are expensed over the vesting period. The current vesting period for all options is eighteen months.

For non-employee stock-based compensation, the Company adopted EITF Issue No. 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services” and EITF Issue No. 00-18, “Accounting Recognition for Certain Transactions involving Equity Instruments Granted to Other Than Employees.” Non-employee stock options have been granted, at the Board of Director’s discretion, to select vendors as a bonus for exceptional performance. Prior to issuance of the awards, the Company was not under any obligation to issue the stock options. Subsequent to the award, the recipient was not obligated to perform any services. Therefore, the fair value of these options was expensed on the grant date, which was also the measurement date.

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS 123(R). Under the fair value recognition provisions of this statement, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized as expense over the vesting period. Determining the fair value of share-based awards at the grant date requires judgment. In addition, judgment is also required in estimating the amount of share-based awards that are expected to be forfeited. If actual results differ significantly from these estimates, stock-based compensation expense and our results of operations could be materially impacted.

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Earnings Per Share

The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 128 “Earnings per Share” (“SFAS 128”), which provides for calculation of "basic" and "diluted" earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity similar to fully diluted earnings per share. Although there were common stock equivalents outstanding at June 30, 2009 and 2008, they were not included in the calculation of earnings per share because their inclusion would have been considered anti-dilutive.

Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade account and other receivables, refundable tax credits, and 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.

Refundable tax credit is comprised of Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) which is refundable from the Government of Canada and is included in other current assets.

The Company’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar. Monetary items are converted into U.S. dollars at the rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Resulting gains and losses are generally included in determining net income for the period in which exchange rates change.

Foreign Operations

The accompanying balance sheet contains certain recorded Company assets (principally cash) in a foreign country (Canada). Although Canada is considered economically stable, it is always possible that unanticipated events in Canada could disrupt the Company’s operations.

Provision for Taxes

Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”). Under this approach, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has met the “more likely than not” standard imposed by SFAS 109 to allow recognition of such an asset.

At June 30, 2009, the Company had net deferred tax assets calculated at an expected rate of 34% of approximately $3,794,000 (March 31, 2009 - $3,464,000) principally arising from net operating loss carry forwards and stock compensation. As management of the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of the net deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax asset was recorded at June 30, 2009.

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The significant components of the deferred tax asset at June 30, 2009 and March 31, 2009 were as follows:

    June 30,     March 31,  
    2009     2009  
Estimated net operating loss carry forward $  11,158,000   $  10,187,000  
             
Deferred tax asset $  3,794,000   $  3,464,000  
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance   (3,794,000 )   (3,464,000 )
Net deferred tax asset $  -   $  -  

At June 30, 2009, the Company has net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $11,158,000 ($10,187,000 in March 31, 2009), which expire in the years 2023 through 2029. The change in the allowance account from March 31, 2009 to June 30, 2009 was $330,000.

Although we believe that our estimates are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be different than that which is reflected in our tax provisions. Ultimately, the actual tax benefits to be realized will be based upon future taxable earnings levels, which are very difficult to predict.

Accounting for Income Tax Uncertainties and Related Matters

We may be assessed penalties and interest related to the underpayment of income taxes. Such assessments would be treated as a provision of income tax expense on our financial statements. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, no income tax expense has been realized as a result of our operations and no income tax penalties and interest have been accrued related to uncertain tax positions. The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in the State of Idaho. The Company will be required to file state income tax returns in the State of Oregon in future years. These filings are subject to a three year statute of limitations. Our evaluation of income tax positions included the fiscal years ended March 31, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005 which could be subject to agency examinations as of March 31, 2008. No filings are currently under examination. No adjustments have been made to reduce our estimated income tax benefit at fiscal year end. Any valuations relating to these income tax provisions will comply with the principles defined in Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.

Revenue

Revenue Recognition

The energy sales revenue is recognized when the power is produced and delivered to the customer under the terms defined in the Power Purchase Agreements (“PPA”). Management fee income is recognized when the services have been provided. Royalties and Lease revenues are recognized as the resource has been utilized and other contractual obligations have been met. Revenues from energy credits sales 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.

Revenue Source

All of the Company’s direct and indirect operating revenues originate from energy production from its interests in geothermal power plants located in the states of Idaho and Nevada. All of the management fees and royalty revenues are earned from its subsidiary located in South Eastern Idaho. All of the power sales are earned from a power plant located in North Western Nevada.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Codification

The FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - A Replacement of FASB Statement No.162 (“SFAS 168”). SFAS 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Codification”) as the single source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. SFAS 168 and the Codification are effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. When effective, the Codification will supersede all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a direct quantitative material impact on its financial position or results of operations. The Codification will directly impact all authoritative references to U.S. GAAP used by the Company.

Amendments to Variable Interest Entities

The FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 is a revision to FASB Interpretation No. 46 (Revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“FIN 46 (R)”), and changes how a reporting entity determines when and entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The determination of whether a reporting entity is required to consolidate another entity is based on, among other things, the other entity’s purpose and design and the reporting entity’s ability to direct the activities of the other entity that most significantly impact the other entity’s economic performance. This Standard will be effective at the start of a reporting entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company is still evaluating the impact this Standard may have on the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures.

Subsequent Events

The FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, Subsequent Events (“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. Specifically, SFAS 165 provides:

  • The period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements;

  • The circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and

  • The disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date.

SFAS 165 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. The Company expects the adoption of this standard to have a direct impact on the content of applicable financial disclosures.

NOTE 4 –

RESTRICTED CASH

The Company maintains cash balances that are restricted under Letter of Credit covenants for State and Federal well bonding requirements. These bonds renew on an annual basis. Restricted cash balances and explanations of the nature of the restrictions are summarized as follows:

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  June 30, March 31,
State Agency 2009 2009

 

             

Idaho Department of Water Resources, Geothermal Well Bond

  $  260,000   $  260,000  

State of Nevada Division of Minerals, Statewide Drilling Bond

    50,000     50,000  

Bureau of Land Management, Geothermal Lease Bonds

    150,000     150,000  

Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, Mineral Land and Reclamation Program

25,000 25,000

 

             

 

$  485,000 $  485,000

These bonding requirements ensure that the Company has sufficient financial resources to construct, operate & maintain geothermal wells while safeguarding subsurface, surface and atmospheric resources from unreasonable degradation, and to protect ground water aquifers and surface water sources from contamination. Other future costs of environmental remediation cannot be reasonably estimated and have not been recorded.

NOTE 5 –

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY

RREI resulted from an August 9, 2006 agreement between the Company and Raft River Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of the Goldman Sachs Group, for construction financing of Phase I of the Raft River project. To accommodate the construction financing, the Company sold 50% of its ownership in Raft River Energy to Raft River Holdings, LLC. As a result of the agreements, the Company was required to contribute cash and property sufficient to complete a 10 megawatt power plant, and Raft River Holdings was required to contribute $34,170,100.

As of June 30, 2009, the Company has contributed $17,953,640 in cash and property to the project, while Raft River Holdings, LLC has contributed $34,170,100.

For periods prior to August 2006, the Company was the 100% owner of RREI and consolidated the loss. For the period August 2006 to September 2008, U.S. Geothermal Inc. recorded RREI under the equity method of accounting for investments in subsidiaries based on the monthly capital contribution ratio, which averaged 34.46% for the year ended March 31, 2009.

Effective December 26, 2008, the fiscal year for RREI was changed to a calendar year due to the conversion of Goldman Sachs to a bank holding company. RREI’s latest financial information is summarized as follows:

    (Unaudited) As of December     As of November     As of November 30,  
  26, 2008 28, 2008 2007
       
Total current assets $  1,554,044   $  1,994,238   $  234,382  
Property and equipment 49,676,148 50,016,779 50,055,675
  $  51,230,192   $  52,011,017   $  50,290,057  
       
Total liabilities $  500,629   $  1,434,413   $  4,252,786  
Total members’ equity 50,729,563 50,576,604 46,037,271
  $  51,230,192   $  52,011,017   $  50,290,057  
       


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    (Unaudited)     Fiscal Year     Fiscal Year  
    Month Ended     Ended     Ended  
    December 26,     November 28,     November 30,  
    2008     2008     2007  
                   
Operating revenues $  538,309   $  4,880,303   $  96,743  
Operating earnings (loss)   152,483     (380,958 )   (929,615 )
Net earnings (loss)   152,960     (448,593 )   (834,234 )
                   
U.S. Geothermal Inc., portion of net earnings (loss) $  37,089   $  406,222   $  (8,342 )

RREI began commercial operations on January 3, 2008. Due to start up issues, RREI experienced an operating loss for the fiscal year ended November 28, 2008. RREI reported net losses of $14,170 and $1,627,932 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009; respectively. The loss was due to both planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs that lead to lower revenues and increased costs. The entire plant was shut down for planned maintenance from April 1, 2009 to April 13, 2009. Energy production revenue was down more than $244,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 from the same period in 2008. Energy produced in April 2009 was approximately 3.51 million kilowatt hours compared to 6.97 million kilowatt hours produced in April 2008. Overall, energy production was down 6.6 million kilowatts for the quarter. On June 1, 2009, the production pipe column on a well at Raft River Energy I, LLC failed. This is the pipe that carries the geothermal fluid to the surface and supports the pump weight. Repair costs for this repair, exceeded $500,000. Also, a lap joint failed in a production well in January 2009 causing a loss of temperature. A repair was attempted in April 2009 and the well was off line for 22 days. The total repair and maintenance costs exceeded $1.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Raft River Energy I is a joint venture between the Company and Raft River I Holdings, LLC a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. An Operating Agreement governs the rights and responsibilities of both parties. Raft River Energy I is a voting interest entity recorded on the financial records of the Company as an equity investment. For book and income tax purposes, Raft River I Holdings, LLC will receive a greater proportion of the share of losses and other income tax benefits. During the initial years of operations Raft River I Holdings, LLC will receive a larger allocation of cash distributions. The Company’s investment in the Raft River Energy I entity has changed since March 31, 2006 as follows:

Year ended

Activity

Increase (Decrease) in Investment

March 31, 2006

Investment Account Balance

883,437

 

Capital Contributions

5,480,277

 

Allocation of profit/loss

(3,365)

March 31, 2007

Investment Account Balance

6,360,349

 

Capital Contributions

10,641,871

 

Allocation of profit/loss

6,479

 

Prepaid amount

97,000

March 31, 2008

Investment Account Balance

17,105,699

 

Capital Contributions

948,054

 

Allocation of profit/loss

539,815

 

Prepaid amount

(97,000)

March 31, 2009

Investment Account Balance

18,496,568

 

Allocation of profit/loss

58,832

June 30, 2009

Investment Account Balance

18,555,400

An investment in a northwest British Columbia geothermal prospect totaling $4,964 and $4,965 for the years ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 is also recorded on the balance sheet as an investment in subsidiary in addition to the investment in Raft River Energy I LLC.

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NOTE 6 -

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

During the three months ended June 30, 2009, costs were incurred at San Emidio, Nevada for plant improvements and a transmission line study which amounted to over $37,000 and $10,200; respectively. Expenditures that amounted to over $63,900 were made for studies, engineering, permitting and design activities to support the Neal Hot Springs, Oregon project.

Property, plant and equipment categories are summarized as follows:

    June 30, 2009     March 31, 2009  
             
Land $  384,000   $  384,000  
Power production plant   1,366,577     1,329,527  
Wells   3,617,312     3,617,312  
Furniture and equipment   711,135     704,887  
    6,079,024     6,035,726  
               Less: accumulated depreciation   (855,071 )   (686,471 )
    5,223,953     5,349,255  
Construction in progress   7,925,589     7,807,445  
             
  $  13,149,542   $  13,156,700  

The construction in progress consists of development activities at Raft River Unit 2, Idaho, Neal Hot Springs, Oregon and San Emidio, Nevada. Construction costs that exceed $2.5 million have been incurred for the San Emidio well project still under construction at June 30, 2009.

Depreciation expense was charged to operations for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 amounted to $173,000 and $167,245; respectively.

NOTE 7 –

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets are summarized as follows:            
             
    June 30, 2009     March 31, 2009  
Surface water rights $  4,766,341   $  4,766,341  
Geothermal and mineral rights   11,683,450     11,670,371  
    16,449,791     16,436,712  
          Less: accumulated amortization   (321,447 )   (252,566 )
  $  16,128,344   $  16,184,146  

Amortization expense was charged to operations for the three months ended June 30, 2009, and 2008 amounted to $68,881, and $0; respectively.

NOTE 8 -

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION

Effective November 10, 2008, the Company entered into a capital lease obligation for the purchase of a forklift that is payable in monthly payments of $1,193 including interest to Wells Fargo Equipment, Inc.

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The contact includes a purchase of option of $5,345 the end of the lease term scheduled for November 2012. The schedule of minimum lease payments is as follows:

Period Ended June 30,     Principal     Interest     Totals  
                     
2010   $  11,203   $  3,113   $  14,316  
2011     12,057     2,259     14,316  
2012     12,974     1,342     14,316  
2013     11,039     271     11,310  
    $  47,273   $  6,985   $  54,258  

NOTE 9 -

CAPITAL STOCK

The Company is authorized to issue 250,000,000 shares of common stock. All shares have equal voting rights, are non-assessable and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the directors of the Company.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, the Company verified an adjustment of 5 shares required for entitlement shares to be issued for the stock consolidations of Consolidated Mango (1999) and US Cobalt (2003) shares. These shares remain in escrow until the Consolidated Mango and US Cobalt shares are redeemed for U.S. Geothermal Inc. common shares.

NOTE 10 -

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

The Company has a stock option plan (the “Stock Option Plan”) for the purpose of attracting and motivating directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Corporation and advancing the interests of the Corporation. The Stock Option Plan is a 10% rolling plan approved by shareholders in September 2006, whereby the Company can grant options to the extent of 10% of the current outstanding common shares. Under the plan, all forfeited and exercised options can be replaced with new offerings. As of June 30, 2009, the Company can issue stock option grants totaling up to 6,203,388 shares. Options are granted for a term of up to five years from the date of grant. Stock options granted generally vest over a period of eighteen months, with 25% vesting on the date of grant and 25% vesting every six months thereafter. Effective April 1, 2007, all grants will be stated in U.S. dollars. The Company recognizes compensation expense using the straight-line method of amortization. Historically, the Company has issued new shares to satisfy exercises of stock options and the Company expects to issue new shares to satisfy any future exercises of stock options. At June 30, 2009, the Company had 5,954,250 options granted and outstanding.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, the Company granted 1,795,000 stock options to employees and consultants exercisable at a price of $0.92 until May 26, 2014.

The following table reflects the summary of stock options outstanding at March 31, 2008 and changes during the year ended March 31, 2009 and the three months ended June 30, 2009:

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          Weighted              
          Average     Weighted        
    Number of     Exercise     Average     Aggregate  
    shares under     Price Per     Fair     Intrinsic  
    options     Share     Value     Value  
                         
Balance outstanding, March 31, 2008   2,899,878   $  1.35 CDN   $  1.17   $  3,401,421  
                         
     Forfeited   (238,494 )            0.98     0.63     (151,013 )
     Exercised   (22,134 )            0.60 CDN     0.28     (6,093 )
     Granted   1,600,000              2.19     1.22     1,952,000  
Balance outstanding, March 31, 2009   4,239,250              1.62     1.23     5,196,315  
     Forfeited   (80,000 )            2.34     0.90     (71,906 )
     Exercised   -                -     -     -  
     Granted   1,795,000              0.92     0.71     1,268,585  
Balance outstanding, June 30, 2009   5,954,250   $  1.45   $  1.07   $  6,392,994  

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model using the assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option volatility within the Black-Scholes model. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, based upon past experience and future estimates and includes data from the Plan. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected term of the option is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The Company currently does not foresee the payment of dividends in the near term.

The fair value of the stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and is amortized over the vesting period of the underlying options. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value are as follows:

    Three Months     Year Ended  
    Ended June 30,     March 31,  
    2009     2009  
             
Dividend yield   0     0  
Expected volatility   71-92%     71-82%  
Risk free interest rate   0.55-1.32%     1.74-2.23%  
Expected life (years)   3.10     3.25  

Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate and, therefore, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable measure of the fair value of the Company’s stock options.

The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at June 30, 2009:

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    OPTIONS OUTSTANDING                    
          REMAINING     NUMBER OF        
EXERCISE   NUMBER OF     CONTRACTUAL     OPTIONS     INTRINSIC  
PRICE   OPTIONS     LIFE (YEARS)     EXERCISABLE     VALUE  
                         

$ 0.72 CDN

  12,500    

0.33

    12,500   $  5,325  

0.90 CDN

  237,500    

0.33

    237,500     118,332  

1.00 CDN

  1,443,000    

1.75

    1,443,000     1,465,385  

1.15 CDN

  78,750    

2.08

    78,750     86,626  

1.40 CDN

  157,500    

2.58

    157,500     139,271  

0.92           

  1,795,000    

4.90

    448,750     317,146  

1.78           

  95,000    

4.23

    47,500     40,586  

2.22           

  1,475,000    

3.87

    1,106,250     1,348,958  

2.41           

  660,000    

3.08

    660,000     466,274  

 

       

 

             

$ 1.45           

  5,954,250    

3.38

    4,191,750   $  3,987,903  

The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding at March 31, 2009:

    OPTIONS OUTSTANDING                    
          REMAINING     NUMBER OF        
EXERCISE   NUMBER OF     CONTRACTUAL     OPTIONS     INTRINSIC  
PRICE   OPTIONS     LIFE (YEARS)     EXERCISABLE     VALUE  
                         

$ 0.72 CDN

  12,500    

0.58

    12,500   $  5,325  

0.90 CDN

  237,500    

0.58

    237,500     118,332  

1.00 CDN

  1,443,000    

2.00

    1,443,000     1,465,385  

1.15 CDN

  78,750    

2.33

    78,750     86,626  

1.40 CDN

  157,500    

2.83

    157,500     139,271  

1.78           

  95,000    

4.48

    47,500     40,586  

2.22           

  1,505,000    

4.12

    752,500     917,596  

2.41           

  710,000    

3.33

    710,000     501,598  

 

       

 

             

$ 1.62           

  4,239,250    

2.98

    3,439,250   $  3,274,719  

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested stock options outstanding at March 31, 2008 and changes during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 and the three months ended June 30, 2009 are presented as follows:

          Weighted     Weighted  
          Average Grant     Average  
    Number of     Date Fair Value     Grant Date  
    Options     Per Share     Fair Value  
                   
Nonvested, March 31, 2008   419,375   $  1.12 CDN   $  1.43  
     Granted   1,600,000     2.19     1.22  
     Vested   (980,881 )   2.25     1.26  
     Forfeited   (238,494 )   0.98     0.63  
Nonvested, March 31, 2009   800,000     2.19     1.20  
                   
     Granted   1,795,000     0.92     0.71  
     Vested   (752,500 )   1.44     0.92  
     Forfeited   (80,000 )   2.34     0.90  
Nonvested, June 30, 2009   1,762,500   $  1.22   $  0.81  

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As of June 30, 2009, there was $1,157,981 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years. The total fair value of options vested at June 30, 2009 and at March 31, 2009 was $639,852 and $1,614,789; respectively.

Stock Purchase Warrants

At June 30, 2009, broker warrants at an exercise price of $2.34 totalled 191,475 and share purchase warrants for purchase of 3,191,250 shares at an exercise price of $3.00 remained outstanding. These warrants expire April 28, 2010.

NOTE 11 –

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

On April 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 related to its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement).

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy defined by SFAS No. 157 are as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.

Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace.

Level 3 – Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally unobservable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value. Level 3 instruments include those that may be more structured or otherwise tailored to the Company’s needs.

As required by SFAS No. 157, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

The following table discloses by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s assets and liabilities measured and reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2009 at fair value on a recurring basis:

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    Total     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Assets:                        
Money market accounts $  1,672,718   $  1,672,718   $  -   $  -  
Investment in equity securities   193,590     -     -     193,590  
  $  1,866,308   $  1,672,718   $  -   $  193,590  

On December 14, 2007 the FASB issued a proposed FASB staff position ("FSP") that would amend SFAS 157 to delay its effective date for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis, that is, at least annually. For items within the scope of the proposed FSP the effective date of SFAS 157 would be delayed to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for the Company) and interim periods within those fiscal years. During February 2008, the FASB confirmed and made effective the FSP. The Company has chosen not to implement SFAS 157 for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities at this time.

Changes in level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended June 30, 2009:

    Amounts  
Investment in equity securities:      
Balance at March 31, 2009 $  150,169  
     Purchases   -  
     Realized gains/losses   -  
     Foreign exchange loss   11,156  
     Unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income   32,265  
Balance at June 30, 2009 $  193,590  

The equity securities purchased in June 2008 are not actively traded on a stock exchange. The change in value was calculated based on a subsequent private placement of the securities in January 2009 which reflected an increased market price for the securities.

NOTE 12 -

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

At June 30, 2009 and March 31, 2009, the amounts of $16,020 and $9,218, respectively, are payable to directors and officers of the Company. These amounts are unsecured and due on demand.

The Company’s subsidiary Raft River Energy I, LLC owed the Company $1,584,435 and $271,475 at June 30, 2009 and March 31, 2009; respectively, for operating and maintenance expenses. The receivable balance is comprised of unsecured demand obligations due within twelve months. During the three months ended June 30, 2009 and the year ended March 31, 2008, the Company received the following revenues from RREI:

    Three Months     Year Ended  
    Ended     March 31,  
    June 30, 2009     2009  
             
Management fees $  62,500   $  250,000  
Lease and royalties   29,484     97,098  
  $  91,984   $  347,098  

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The Company incurred the following transactions with directors and officers:        
             
    Three Months     Year Ended  
    Ended     March 31,  
    June 30, 2009     2009  
             
                         Director fees $  15,000   $  60,000  

NOTE 13 -

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CANADIAN AND U.S. GAAP

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The material difference in respect to these financial statements between U.S. GAAP and Canadian GAAP is reflected in the recording of Property, Plant and Equipment. Under Canadian GAAP, development and exploration costs associated with the Raft River project (property lease payments, geological consulting fees, well monitoring and permitting, etc.) were recorded as a capital asset. Under U.S. GAAP, these amounts are expensed.

As a result of the above, under Canadian GAAP the following line items in the consolidated balance sheets and income statements would have been presented as follows:

      Canadian     U.S. GAAP     Canadian  
Consolidated Balance     U.S. GAAP     GAAP     March 31,     GAAP March  
Sheets   June 30, 2009     June 30, 2009     2009     31, 2009  

Plant, Property and Equipment

$  13,149,542   $  13,590,153   $  13,156,700   $  13,597,311  

Intangible Assets

         16,128,344     16,128,344     16,184,146     16,184,146  

Total Assets

         51,763,524     52,204,135     52,451,343     52,891,954  

Stockholders’ Equity

         48,206,011     48,646,622     49,337,863     49,778,474  

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$  51,763,524   $  52,204,135   $  52,451,343   $  52,891,954  
                         
                         
  U.S. GAAP     Canadian     U.S. GAAP     Canadian  
Consolidated Statements   Three Months     GAAP Three     Year ended     GAAP Year  
of Operations and     Ended June     Months Ended     March 31,     ended March  
Comprehensive Loss           30, 2009     June 30, 2009     2009     31, 2009  

Loss from Operations

$  (1,834,075 ) $  (1,834,075 ) $  (5,324,666 ) $  (5,324,666 )

Net Loss

$  (1,803,969 ) $  (1,803,969 ) $  (5,187,754 ) $  (5,187,754 )

NOTE 14 -

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Lease Agreements

The Company has entered into several lease agreements with terms expiring up to December 1, 2034 for geothermal properties adjoining the Raft River Geothermal Property and for Neal Hot Springs. The Company incurred total lease expenses for three months ended June 30, 2009 and the year ended March 31, 2009, totaled $47,625 and $100,128; respectively.

BLM Lease Agreements

Idaho

On August 1, 2007, the Company signed a geothermal resources lease agreement with the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”). The contract requires an annual payment of $3,502 including processing fees. The primary term of the agreement is 10 years. After the primary term, the Company has the right to extend the contract. BLM has the right to terminate the contract upon written notice if the Company does not comply with the terms of the agreement.

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San Emidio

The lease contracts are for approximately 21,905 acres of land and geothermal rights located in the San Emidio Desert, Nevada. The lease contracts have primary terms of 10 years. Per federal regulations applicable for the contracts, the lessee has the option to extend the primary lease term another 40 years if the BLM does not need the land for any other purpose and the lessee is maintaining production at commercial quantities. The leases require the lessee to conduct operations in a manner that minimizes adverse impacts to the environment.

Gerlach

The Gerlach Geothermal LLC assets are comprised of two BLM geothermal leases and one private lease totaling 3,615 acres. Both BLM leases have a royalty rate is based upon 10% of the value of the resource at the wellhead. The amounts are calculated according to a formula established by Minerals Management Service (“MMS”). One of the two BLM leases has a second royalty commitment to a third party of 4% of gross revenue for power generation and 5% for direct use based on BTUs consumed at a set comparable price of $7.00 per million BTU of natural gas. The private lease has a 10 year primary term and would receive a royalty of 3% gross revenue for the first 10 years and 4% thereafter.

Granite Creek

The Company has three geothermal lease contracts with the BLM for the Granite Creek properties. The lease contracts are for approximately 5,414 acres of land and geothermal water rights located in North Western Nevada. The lease contracts have primary terms of 10 years. Per federal regulations applicable for the contracts, the lessee has the option to extend the primary lease term another 40 years if the BLM does not need the land for any other purpose and the lessee is maintaining production at commercial quantities. The leases state annual lease payments of $5,414, not including processing fees, and expire October 31, 2012.

Office Lease

The Company entered into a 3 year lease contract effective January 1, 2008 through January 31, 2011, for general office space for an executive office located in Boise, Idaho. The lease payments are due in monthly installments that start at $5,637 per month and increase annually to $5,981 per month.

The following is the total contracted lease obligations (operating leases, BLM lease agreements and office lease) for the next five fiscal years:

Year Ending    
March 31,   Amount
     
2010  

$ 143,377

2011  

134,258

2012  

74,713

2013  

49,103

2014  

46,599

Thereafter  

98,791

Power Purchase Agreements

The Company has signed a power purchase agreement with Idaho Power Company for sale of power generated from its subsidiary Raft River Energy I, LLC. The Company has also signed a transmission agreement with Bonneville Power Administration for transmission of the electricity from this plant to Idaho Power, and from the phase two plants to other purchasers. These agreements will govern the operational revenues for the initial phases of the Company’s operating activities.

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The Company signed a power purchase agreement on March 12, 2008 with Eugene Water and Electric Board for the planned phase two power plant at Raft River, Idaho. The agreement allows for variable output up to a maximum of 16 megawatts with a term of 25 years. The agreement is subject to successful drilling and resource development.

As a part of the purchase of the assets from Empire Geothermal Power, LLC and Michael B. Stewart acquisition (“Empire Acquisition”), a power purchase agreement with Sierra Pacific Power Company was assigned to the Company. The contract has a stated expected output of 3,250 kilowatts maximum per hour and extends through 2017. All power produced will be purchased and there are no penalties for not meeting or exceeding expected output levels.

Construction Contract

On December 5, 2005, the Company signed a contract (the “Ormat EPC Agreement”) with Ormat Nevada, Inc. (“Ormat”) for Ormat to construct a 13 megawatt geothermal power plant at Raft River, Idaho. As part of the Agreement, Ormat has guaranteed certain performance specifications and plant components. As of June 30, 2009, the Company retains $75,000 for release to Ormat upon Ormat’s completion of certain punch list items, namely, the repairs to the grounding grid and the reduction of the oversplash of water in the cooling tower. As a result of negotiations, Ormat issued a credit of $200,000 against an outstanding invoice. The Company paid the net amount due less the $200,000 and $75,000 retainage to secure release of a lien on the project filed by Ormat.

NOTE 15 –

JOINT VENTURES

Raft River Energy I LLC

Raft River Energy I is a joint venture between the Company and Raft River I Holdings, LLC a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. An Operating Agreement governs the rights and responsibilities of both parties. At fiscal year end, the Company had contributed approximately $17.9 million in cash and property, and Raft River I Holdings, LLC has contributed approximately $34 million in cash. Profits and losses are allocated to the members based upon hypothetical liquidation at book value method. For income tax purposes, Raft River I Holdings, LLC 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 Raft River I Holdings, LLC and 1% to the Company during the first 10 years of production. During the initial years of operations Raft River I Holdings, LLC will receive a larger allocation of cash distributions. During the initial term of the agreement, the Company accounts for its investment in this LLC under the equity method as a voting interest entity.

Gerlach Geothermal LLC

On April 28, 2008, the Company formed Gerlach Geothermal, LLC (“Gerlach”) with our partner, Gerlach Green Energy, LLC (“GGE”). The purpose of the joint venture is the exploration of the Gerlach geothermal system, which is located in northwestern Nevada, near the town of Gerlach. Based upon the terms of the members’ agreement, the company owns a 60% interest and GGE owns a 40% interest in Gerlach Geothermal, LLC. The agreement gives GGE an option to maintain its 40% ownership interest as additional capital contributions are required. If GGE dilutes to below a 10% interest, their ownership position in the joint venture would be converted to a 10% net profits interest. The Company has contributed $746,000 in cash and $300,000 for a geothermal lease and mineral rights; and the GGE has contributed $697,000 of geothermal lease, mineral rights and exploration data.

The consolidated financial statements reflect 100% of the assets and liabilities of Gerlach, and report the current non-controlling interest of GGE. The full results of Gerlach’s operations will be reflected in the statement of operations with the elimination of the non-controlling interest identified.

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NOTE 16 –

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated events and transactions that have occurred after the balance sheet date through August 10, 2009, which is considered to be the issuance date. The following event was identified for disclosure:

Subscription Receipt Issuance

Announced July 31, 2009, the Company has entered into an agreement to privately place approximately 8,100,000 Subscription Receipts (“Receipt”) at $1.35 CDN per Receipt for gross proceeds of approximately $10,935,000 CDN. Each Receipt will be automatically exchanged, without additional consideration on the exchange date for one (“Unit”) of the Company. Exchange date will be the earlier of the date on which the receipt of a final prospectus to qualify the Common Stock and Warrants issuable upon exercise of the Subscription Receipts or four months and one day after the closing of this offering. The offering is scheduled to close on or about August 12, 2009. Each Unit consists of one share of common stock of the Company and one half of one common stock purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one additional share of common stock of the Company for a period of 24 months following the closing of the offering for $1.75 per share of common stock. The net proceeds of the offering will be used by the Company for drilling wells at the Neal Hot Springs geothermal project and for general working capital purposes.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a)

Exhibits

   
31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

  
31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended

  
32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

  
32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

  U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC.
(Registrant)
     
Date: October 23, 2009 By: /s/ Daniel J. Kunz                                                       .
    Daniel J. Kunz
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer)
     
Date: October 23, 2009 By: /s/ Kerry D. Hawkley                                                   
    Kerry D. Hawkley
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

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