Exhibit 23.5



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement of
Salton Sea Funding Corporation on Form S-4 of our reports dated June 7, 1996
on the financial statements of BN Geothermal, Inc., Conejo Energy Company, San
Felipe Energy Company and Niguel Energy Company incorporated by reference in
the Registration Statement and to all references to our Firm included in this
Registration Statement.


                                   /s/  ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
                                        ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Orange County, California
July 2, 1996