Cooper Nuclear Station
Cooper Nuclear Station is a 801 MW nuclear power plant in Nemaha County, Nebraska, operated by Nebraska Public Power District. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside SPP. Its unit entered service in 1974.
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
- 801 MW
- 768.5 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1974
- EIA plant ID
- 8036
Where it is
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- County
- Nemaha County, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 40.3628, -95.6408
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Nebraska Public Power District
- Primary energy source
- Nuclear
- Technologies
- Nuclear
- Status
- Operating
Cooper Nuclear Station: FAQ
- Where is Cooper Nuclear Station?
- In Nemaha 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 Cooper Nuclear Station?
- 801 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Cooper Nuclear Station?
- EIA-860M names Nebraska 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 Cooper Nuclear Station LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Nebraska 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 "Cooper Nuclear Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Cooper Nuclear Station still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.