Exhibit 12.2 SALTON SEA GUARANTORS Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (Amounts in Thousands, except ratio) NINE MONTHS THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED ENDED MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, ------------------------- ------------------------ ------------ 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Pre-tax income from continuing operations 4,861 2,824 19,348 31,943 29,131 Capitalized interest, net of amortization (3,300) (9,178) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- 1,561 2,824 10,170 31,943 29,131 Fixed Charges: Interest expense and amortization of deferred finance charges on all indebtedness 6,257 4,256 24,783 8,240 4,267 Interest portion of lease rentals ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total fixed charges 6,257 4,256 24,783 8,240 4,267 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Earnings before income taxes, and fixed charges 7,818 7,080 34,953 40,183 33,398 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 1.249 1.664 1.410 4.877 7.827