Nebraska City # 1

Nebraska City # 1 is a 26 MW natural gas power plant in Otoe County, Nebraska, operated by City of Nebraska City - (NE). EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1953 and 1979.

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
26.1 MW
22.6 MW net summer
Generating units
7
In service
1953–1979
EIA plant ID
2255

Where it is

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County
Otoe County, Nebraska
Coordinates
40.6806, -95.8475
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Nebraska City - (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 25 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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

Nebraska City # 1: FAQ

Where is Nebraska City # 1?
In Otoe 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 Nebraska City # 1?
26 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Nebraska City # 1?
EIA-860M names City of Nebraska City - (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 Nebraska City # 1 LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Nebraska City - (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 "Nebraska City # 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Nebraska City # 1 still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.