Summary of Electricity Activity in Wayne County, NE
Summary of Wayne County, NE Generation
Wayne County, NE is ranked #478 out of 2,167 U.S. counties nationwide and #5 out of 55 Nebraska counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 8.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Wayne County, NE
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Annual Net Generation From wind power
2.2 TWh
National Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#56 /519 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of wind Net Electricity Generation
#2 /23 Nebraska Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Wayne County, NE
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Wayne County, NE
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #5 / 55 | #478 / 2167 | 2.20 TWh | 8.19 M MMBtu |
| Wind | #2 / 23 | #56 / 519 | 2.20 TWh | 8.18 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #21 / 30 | #619 / 736 | 43.00 MWh | 1.15 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Wayne County, NE
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Creek Wind Project (NE) | Plum Creek Wind, LLC | 783.1 GWh | 2.9 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Haystack Wind Project, LLC | Haystack Wind Project, LLC | 755.2 GWh | 2.8 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Sholes Wind Energy Center | Sholes Wind Energy Center, LLC | 658.0 GWh | 2.5 M MMBtu | Wind |
| Wayne IC | City of Wayne | 43.0 MWh | 1.1 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #414 | Antelope County | 2.8 TWh | 5 |
| #2089 | Burt County | 1.5 GWh | 3 |
| #838 | Cedar County | 712.6 GWh | 2 |
| #1917 | Cuming County | 9.0 GWh | 3 |
| #2018 | Dakota County | 3.9 GWh | 2 |
| #753 | Dixon County | 877.1 GWh | 3 |
| #1251 | Knox County | 242.0 GWh | 2 |
| #1812 | Madison County | 18.5 GWh | 5 |
| #1056 | Platte County | 427.5 GWh | 5 |
| #2151 | Thurston County | 44.0 MWh | 1 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Wayne County, NE
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Carroll, NE | 755.2 GWh | 1 |
| #76 | Wayne, NE | 43.0 MWh | 1 |
| #12 | Winside, NE | 783.1 GWh | 1 |