Auburn
1517 16th Street, Auburn, NE 68305Plant Summary Information
Auburn is ranked #28 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Auburn is comprised of 6 generators and generated 6.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Auburn |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Auburn Board of Public Works |
| Location | Nemaha County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1949 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 31.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 398 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,893 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,164 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #106 out of 120 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 34 Nebraska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 70.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 29.6% |
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Auburn Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Auburn (2215) |
| Plant Address | 1517 16th Street, Auburn, NE 68305 |
| Utility | Auburn Board of Public Works (993) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.3883, -95.8464 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 31.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 70.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 29.6% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Wells (Municipal Wells) |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Omaha Public Power District (14127) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 1949
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1949 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 0.9 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 0.9 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 0.9 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 6 Details Operating May 1967
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1967 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 5 Details Operating July 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1973 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating April 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1982 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 2.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 2.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 2.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 7 Details Operating July 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 5.2 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 5.2 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 5.2 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 4A Details Operating June 1993
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1993 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 3.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 3.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 3.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Auburn Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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