EXHIBIT 1



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
33-52147 on Form S-8 of CalEnergy Company, Inc. of our report dated May
13, 1996, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of CalEnergy
Company, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1995.




DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Omaha, Nebraska
June 28, 1996