In Cedar 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.

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

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

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

Is Laurel still running?

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

Laurel

Laurel is a 4 MW natural gas power plant in Cedar County, Nebraska, operated by City of Laurel - (NE). EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1970 and 1992.

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: 3.5 MW; 2.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1970–1992
EIA plant ID: 2249

Where it is

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County: Cedar County, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42.4305, -97.0908
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Laurel - (NE)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Standby/Backup

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

Laurel: FAQ

Where is Laurel?: In Cedar 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 Laurel?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Laurel?: EIA-860M names City of Laurel - (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 Laurel LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Laurel - (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 "Laurel LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Laurel still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.