In Custer 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 Broken Bow?

9 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Broken Bow - (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 Broken Bow LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Broken Bow - (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 "Broken Bow LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Broken Bow still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Broken Bow

Broken Bow is a 9 MW natural gas power plant in Custer County, Nebraska, operated by City of Broken Bow - (NE). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1936 and 1970.

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: 8.7 MW; 8.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1936–1970
EIA plant ID: 2221

Where it is

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County: Custer County, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.4031, -99.6392
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Broken Bow - (NE)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 7 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Broken Bow: FAQ

Where is Broken Bow?: In Custer 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 Broken Bow?: 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Broken Bow?: EIA-860M names City of Broken Bow - (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 Broken Bow LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Broken Bow - (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 "Broken Bow LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Broken Bow still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.