In Butler 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 David City?

11 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names City of David 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 David City LLC?

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

Is David City still running?

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

David City

David City is a 11 MW oil-fired power plant in Butler County, Nebraska, operated by City of David City -(NE). EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 1949 and 1996.

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: 10.6 MW; 8.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 1949–1996
EIA plant ID: 2233

Where it is

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County: Butler County, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41.2547, -97.1192
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

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

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 6 MW, Natural gas 5 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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

David City: FAQ

Where is David City?: In Butler 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 David City?: 11 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns David City?: EIA-860M names City of David 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 David City LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of David 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 "David City LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is David City still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.