Where is Whelan Energy Center?

In Adams County, Nebraska (NE). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Whelan Energy Center?

324 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Whelan Energy Center?

EIA-860M names City of Hastings - (NE) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Whelan Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Hastings - (NE) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Whelan Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Whelan Energy Center still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Whelan Energy Center

Whelan Energy Center is a 324 MW coal power plant in Adams County, Nebraska, operated by City of Hastings - (NE). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1981 and 2011.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 324.3 MW; 296 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1981–2011
EIA plant ID: 60

Where it is

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County: Adams County, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40.5809, -98.3124
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Hastings - (NE)
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal
Status: Operating

Every plant City of Hastings - (NE) reports to EIA →

Whelan Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Whelan Energy Center?: In Adams County, Nebraska (NE). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Whelan Energy Center?: 324 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Whelan Energy Center?: EIA-860M names City of Hastings - (NE) as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Whelan Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Hastings - (NE) here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Whelan Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Whelan Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.