Beatrice

20261 SW 61st Rd, Beatrice, NE 68310

Plant Summary Information

Beatrice is ranked #23 out of 124 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Beatrice is comprised of 3 generators and generated 71.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Beatrice
Utility Name	Nebraska Public Power District
Location	Gage County, NE
Initial Operation Date	January 2005
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	356.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,818 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #622 out of 2,215 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #23 out of 124 Nebraska Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 36 Nebraska Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Beatrice (8000)
Plant Address	20261 SW 61st Rd, Beatrice, NE 68310
Utility	Nebraska Public Power District (13337)
Latitude, Longitude	40.33018, -96.80815
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2005 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 2005
Annual Generation	356.4 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	NORTHERN NATURAL GAS TRAILBLAZER PIPELINE COMPANY

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NPPD_BPS
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NPPD_BPS
Nameplate Capacity	76.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	70.1 MW
Winter Capacity	70.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NPPD_BPS
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NPPD_BPS
Nameplate Capacity	76.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	66.2 MW
Winter Capacity	66.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NPPD_BPS
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NPPD_BPS
Nameplate Capacity	93.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	83.2 MW
Winter Capacity	83.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2005
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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#621	Hal C Weaver Power Plant	Austin, TX	357.4 GWh
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#624	Orlando Cogen LP	Orlando, FL	348.0 GWh
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#626	Selkirk Cogen	Selkirk, NY	346.4 GWh
#627	RED-Rochester, LLC	Rochester, NY	342.0 GWh
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