City Light & Water

City Light & Water is a 1 MW oil-fired power plant in Webster County, Nebraska, operated by City of Blue Hill - (NE). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 1987.

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
1.3 MW
1.3 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1987
EIA plant ID
7481

Where it is

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County
Webster County, Nebraska
Coordinates
40.328, -98.4502
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Blue Hill - (NE)
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Operating

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

City Light & Water: FAQ

Where is City Light & Water?
In Webster 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 City Light & Water?
1 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns City Light & Water?
EIA-860M names City of Blue Hill - (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 City Light & Water LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Blue Hill - (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 "City Light & Water LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is City Light & Water still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.