Summary of Electricity Activity in Platte County, NE
Summary of Platte County, NE Generation
Platte County, NE is ranked #1,008 out of 2,162 U.S. counties nationwide and #18 out of 55 Nebraska counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 458.3 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 10.6 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Nov 2025 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Platte County, NE
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Annual Net Generation From subbituminous coal power
260.1 GWh
National Rank in Terms of subbituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#96 /111 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of subbituminous coal Net Electricity Generation
#8 /8 Nebraska Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Platte County, NE
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #18 / 55 | #1008 / 2162 | 458.25 GWh | 10.59 M MMBtu |
| Subbituminous Coal | #8 / 8 | #96 / 111 | 260.15 GWh | 9.85 M MMBtu |
| Water | #3 / 7 | #209 / 539 | 144.89 GWh | 537.26 k MMBtu |
| Wind | #14 / 23 | #434 / 517 | 53.21 GWh | 198.30 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Platte County, NE
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Daniels Midland Columbus | Archer Daniels Midland Co | 260.1 GWh | 9.9 M MMBtu | Subbituminous Coal |
| Columbus | Loup River Public Power Dist | 119.5 GWh | 442.5 k MMBtu | Water |
| Creston Ridge II, LLC | Creston Ridge II, LLC | 28.9 GWh | 107.5 k MMBtu | Wind |
| Monroe (NE) | Loup River Public Power Dist | 25.4 GWh | 94.8 k MMBtu | Water |
| Creston Ridge Wind Farm | Creston Ridge, LLC | 24.3 GWh | 90.8 k MMBtu | Wind |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #417 | Antelope County | 2.8 TWh | 5 |
| #1115 | Boone County | 361.9 GWh | 2 |
| #2141 | Butler County | 50.0 MWh | 1 |
| #1907 | Cuming County | 9.0 GWh | 3 |
| #959 | Dodge County | 517.2 GWh | 3 |
| #1800 | Madison County | 18.5 GWh | 5 |
| #1841 | Polk County | 13.6 GWh | 2 |
| #1412 | Saunders County | 133.6 GWh | 2 |
| #472 | Wayne County | 2.3 TWh | 4 |
| #2144 | York County | 45.0 MWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Nov 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Platte County, NE
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Columbus, NE | 379.7 GWh | 2 |
| #39 | Creston, NE | 53.2 GWh | 2 |
| #44 | Monroe, NE | 25.4 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Nov 2025