Southwest Power Pool

Balancing Authority Summary Information

Southwest Power Pool is ranked #5 out of 65 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.

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Last Update Nov 2025
Annual Generation 299.9 TWh
Power Plants835
Utilities440
Ranked #5 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #3 out of 32 in terms of annual generation from wind
Power Plant Types Wind | 36.4% Coal | 28.8% Natural Gas | 25.6% Nuclear | 5.4% Water | 2.9% Solar | 0.7% Other Fuel | 0.2%

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Daily Net Generation for Southwest Power Pool for the past 3 Years

List of All Southwest Power Pool Power Plants

Displaying Results 1 to 100 of 660
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
WakefieldCity of Wakefield - (NE)Wakefield, NE14 MWhDec 1914Dec 2023 Distillate Fuel Oil
KimballCity of Kimball - (NE)Kimball, NE61 MWhDec 1943Dec 2023 Distillate Fuel Oil
Rock RapidsRock Rapids Municipal UtilityRock Rapids, IA13 MWhMar 1968Dec 2023 Distillate Fuel Oil
LaurelCity of Laurel - (NE)Laurel, NE3 MWhDec 1955Dec 2023 Distillate Fuel Oil
Osawatomie City ofCity of Osawatomie - (KS)Osawatomie, KS10 MWhSep 1950Dec 2023 Distillate Fuel Oil
Brandon StationCity of Lubbock - (TX)Lubbock, TX22 GWhJun 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Noble Hill LandfillCity of Springfield (MO)Willard, MO2 GWhApr 2006Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ty CookeCity of Lubbock - (TX)Lubbock, TX4 GWhMay 1965Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Keystone DamUSCE-Tulsa DistrictSand Springs, OK92 GWhApr 1968Feb 2024 Water
Blue Canyon WindpowerBlue Canyon Windpower LLCCarnegie, OK40 GWhNov 2003May 2024 Wind
Salt Valley Wind PlantLincoln Electric SystemLincoln, NE2 GWhNov 1998May 2024 Wind
Monroe 009452 SCS Cozad, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Cozad, NE5 GWhJun 2021Jun 2024 Solar
Tri County - TenKToday's Power, Inc.Hooker, OK954 MWhMar 2016Jun 2024 Solar
BeatriceNebraska Public Power DistrictBeatrice, NE590 GWhDec 2004Sep 2024 Natural Gas
KearneyNebraska Public Power DistrictKearney, NE416 MWhDec 1920Sep 2024 Water
Caprock Wind FarmLeeward Asset Management, LLCSan Jon, NM279 GWhNov 2004Sep 2024 Wind
Borger PlantSid Richardson Carbon LtdBorger, TX47 GWhJan 1985Sep 2024 Blast Furnace Gas : 78.3% Natural Gas : 21.7%
J StreetLincoln Electric SystemLincoln, NE413 MWhJan 1972Oct 2024 Natural Gas : 86.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 13.7%
North DenverCity of Hastings - (NE)Hastings, NE10 GWhNov 1957Nov 2024 Natural Gas
CliftonSunflower Electric Power CorpClifton, KS6 GWhJul 1974Nov 2024 Natural Gas
Harry D Mattison Gas PlantSouthwestern Electric Power CoTontitown, AR279 GWhJun 2007Nov 2024 Natural Gas
ChillicotheChillicothe Municipal UtilsChillicothe, MO5 GWhMay 1986Nov 2024 Natural Gas : 85.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 14.9%
HigginsvilleCity of Higginsville - (MO)Higginsville, MO6 GWhDec 1944Nov 2024 Natural Gas : 95.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.7%
McCookNebraska Public Power DistrictMcCook, NE4 GWhMay 1973Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Thomas FitzhughArkansas Electric Coop CorpOzark, AR484 GWhApr 1963Dec 2024 Natural Gas
HebronNebraska Public Power DistrictHebron, NE5 GWhMay 1973Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Trenton NorthTrenton Municipal Utilities - (MO)Trenton, MO157 MWhMay 1974Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
KingsleyCentral Nebraska Pub P&I DistOgallala, NE48 GWhOct 1984Dec 2024 Water
Alta Municipal UtilitiesCity of Alta - (IA)Alta, IA70 MWhJul 1947Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
EsthervilleCity of Estherville - (IA)Estherville, IA199 MWhNov 1946Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
LaurensCity of Laurens - (IA)Laurens, IA257 MWhJun 1951Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
MilfordCity of Milford - (IA)Milford, IA283 MWhDec 1948Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
New HamptonCity of New Hampton - (IA)New Hampton, IA676 MWhMar 1967Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 61.8% Natural Gas : 38.2%
ColbyMidwest Energy Inc - (KS)Colby, KS1 GWhDec 1969Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Cimarron RiverSunflower Electric Power CorpLiberal, KS58 GWhSep 1963Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Great Bend - SunflowerSunflower Electric Power CorpGreat Bend, KS52 GWhMay 1963Dec 2024 Natural Gas
ColumbusLoup River Public Power DistColumbus, NE120 GWhDec 1935Dec 2024 Water
Hutchinson Energy CenterEvergy Kansas Central, IncHutchinson, KS29 GWhApr 1965Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 77.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 22.4%
AnthonyCity of Anthony - (KS)Anthony, KS4 MWhJul 1972Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 92.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 7.4%
AshlandCity of Ashland - (KS)Ashland, KS24 MWhAug 1953Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Augusta Electric Plant No 1City of Augusta - (KS)Augusta, KS6 MWhJul 1929Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Baldwin City Plant No 1City of Baldwin City- (KS)Baldwin City, KS12 MWhApr 1956Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
BellevilleCity of Belleville - (KS)Belleville, KS205 MWhDec 1954Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 71.0% Natural Gas : 29.0%
BeloitCity of Beloit - (KS)Beloit, KS192 MWhApr 1950Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 73.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 26.6%
Burlington (KS)City of Burlington - (KS)Burlington, KS257 MWhJun 1955Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
EllinwoodCity of Ellinwood - (KS)Ellinwood, KS118 MWhMay 1948Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 77.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 22.4%
ErieCity of Erie - (KS)Erie, KS25 MWhOct 1958Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Garnett MunicipalCity of Garnett - (KS)Garnett, KS8 MWhDec 1929Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
GirardCity of Girard - (KS)Girard, KS109 MWhAug 1955Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 67.3% Natural Gas : 32.7%
Hill CityCity of Hill CityHill City, KS11 MWhApr 1952Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
HoisingtonCity of Hoisington - (KS)Hoisington, KS32 MWhJul 1961Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 62.2% Natural Gas : 37.8%
HoltonCity of Holton - (KS)City of Holton, KS816 MWhJan 1958Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 91.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 9.0%
IolaCity of Iola - (KS)Iola, KS563 MWhApr 1969Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 89.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 10.4%
JetmoreCity of JetmoreJetmore, KS117 MWhDec 1950Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
QuindaroCity of Kansas City - (KS)Kansas, KS10 GWhApr 1965Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Kingman Municipal Power and Light PlantCity of Kingman - (KS)Kingman, KS2 GWhMar 1962Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 83.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 16.9%
La CrosseCity of La Crosse - (KS)La Crosse, KS13 MWhOct 1962Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
LincolnCity of Lincoln Center - (KS)Lincoln, KS22 MWhDec 1957Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 91.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 8.7%
McPherson 2City of McPherson - (KS)McPherson, KS15 GWhMay 1973Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 72.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 27.4%
MeadeCity of Meade - (KS)Meade, KS85 MWhDec 1950Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 77.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 22.2%
Minneapolis City ofCity of Minneapolis - (KS)Minneapolis, KS99 MWhMar 1955Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 89.2% Distillate Fuel Oil : 10.8%
Oberlin (KS)City of Oberlin - (KS)Oberlin, KS12 MWhDec 1953Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
OsborneCity of Osborne - (KS)Osborne, KS16 MWhMay 1957Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 80.6% Natural Gas : 19.4%
OttawaCity of Ottawa - (KS)Ottawa, KS689 MWhNov 1958Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 74.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 25.5%
PrattCity of Pratt- (KS)Pratt, KS5 GWhDec 1957Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 99.9%
Russell DowntownCity of Russell - (KS)Russell, KS87 MWhJan 1971Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 85.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 14.4%
St FrancisCity of St Francis - (KS)St Francis, KS20 MWhJul 1953Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
SterlingCity of Sterling - (KS)Sterling, KS32 MWhJul 1950Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 62.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 37.9%
WashingtonCity of Washington - (KS)Washington, KS125 MWhOct 1953Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 73.7% Natural Gas : 26.3%
Wellington 1City of Wellington - (KS)Wellington, KS7 GWhJul 1972Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 99.9%
West 14th StreetCity of Winfield - (KS)Winfield, KS1 GWhJul 1962Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Garden CitySunflower Electric Power CorpGarden City, KS68 GWhMay 1968Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Northeast (MO)Evergy MetroKansas City, MO27 GWhApr 1972Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Urbana-HeartlandToday's Power, Inc.Chanute, KS2 GWhApr 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Don HenryCity of Hastings - (NE)Hastings, NE644 MWhMay 1972Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Butler Municipal Power PlantCity of Butler - (MO)Butler, MO1 MWhMay 1946Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Jackson SquareCity of Independence - (MO)Independence, MO699 MWhMay 1969Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Station HCity of Independence - (MO)Independence, MO15 GWhMay 1972Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 93.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 6.7%
Station ICity of Independence - (MO)Independence, MO3 GWhMay 1972Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
KennettCity of Kennett - (MO)Kennett, MO2 GWhJul 1942Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 91.1% Natural Gas : 8.9%
La PlataCity of La Plata - (MO)La Plata, MO21 MWhFeb 2013Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
MaldenCity of Malden - (MO)Malden, MO128 MWhJul 1957Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Marshall (MO)City of Marshall - (MO)Marshall, MO437 MWhMay 1948Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 85.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 14.6%
AnsleyCity of Ansley - (NE)Ansley, NE22 MWhMay 1969Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 61.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 38.6%
AuburnAuburn Board of Public WorksAuburn, NE135 MWhMay 1949Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 68.3% Natural Gas : 31.7%
Broken BowCity of Broken Bow - (NE)Broken Bow, NE67 MWhNov 1936Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 88.4% Natural Gas : 11.6%
BurwellCity of Burwell - (NE)Burwell, NE32 MWhFeb 1955Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
CambridgeCity of Cambridge - (NE)Cambridge, NE55 MWhMay 2005Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
CanadayNebraska Public Power DistrictLexington, NE36 GWhDec 1957Dec 2024 Natural Gas
JeffreyCentral Nebraska Pub P&I DistBrady, NE86 GWhDec 1940Dec 2024 Water
Johnson 1Central Nebraska Pub P&I DistElwood, NE56 GWhMar 1941Dec 2024 Water
Johnson 2Central Nebraska Pub P&I DistLexington, NE69 GWhMar 1941Dec 2024 Water
ChappellCity of Chappell - (NE)Chappell, NE4 MWhDec 1939Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
CreteCity of CreteCrete, NE89 MWhMay 1973Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 61.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 38.5%
CurtisCity of Curtis - (NE)Curtis, NE45 MWhDec 1954Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 58.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 41.5%
David CityCity of David CityDavid City, NE50 MWhDec 1948Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
DeshlerCity of Deshler - (NE)Deshler, NE2 MWhDec 1949Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
EmersonCity of Emerson - (NE)Emerson, NE3 MWhDec 1946Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 64.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 35.6%
Falls CityCity of Falls City - (NE)Falls City, NE456 MWhJul 1930Dec 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil : 92.3% Natural Gas : 7.7%
Franklin (NE)City of Franklin - (NE)Franklin, NE47 MWhDec 1954Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 59.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 40.7%

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