Where is Standing Bear Lake?

In Douglas 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 Standing Bear Lake?

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

Who owns Standing Bear Lake?

EIA-860M names Omaha Public Power District 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 Standing Bear Lake LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Omaha Public Power District 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 "Standing Bear Lake LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Standing Bear Lake still running?

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

Standing Bear Lake

Standing Bear Lake is a 163 MW natural gas power plant in Douglas County, Nebraska, operated by Omaha Public Power District. EIA-860M lists 9 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 2025.

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: 162.9 MW; 151.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 9
In service: 2025
EIA plant ID: 64548

Where it is

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County: Douglas County, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.3158, -96.0939
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Omaha Public Power District
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

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Standing Bear Lake: FAQ

Where is Standing Bear Lake?: In Douglas 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 Standing Bear Lake?: 163 MW of nameplate capacity across 9 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Standing Bear Lake?: EIA-860M names Omaha Public Power District 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 Standing Bear Lake LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Omaha Public Power District 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 "Standing Bear Lake LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Standing Bear Lake still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.