In Dixon 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.

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of Emerson - (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 Emerson LLC?

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

Is Emerson still running?

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

Emerson

Emerson is a 2 MW natural gas power plant in Dixon County, Nebraska, operated by City of Emerson - (NE). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1947 and 1968.

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: 1.6 MW; 1.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1947–1968
EIA plant ID: 2235

Where it is

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County: Dixon County, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42.276, -96.7292
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Emerson - (NE)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 2 MW, Petroleum 0 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Emerson: FAQ

Where is Emerson?: In Dixon 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 Emerson?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Emerson?: EIA-860M names City of Emerson - (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 Emerson LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Emerson - (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 "Emerson LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Emerson still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.