Broken Bow

145 South 8th Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822

Plant Summary Information

Broken Bow is ranked #19 out of 45 distillate fuel oil power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Broken Bow is comprised of 6 generators and generated 14.5 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Broken Bow
Utility Name	City of Broken Bow - (NE)
Location	Custer County, NE
Initial Operation Date	December 1936
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	67.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	398 MMBtu
Ranked #12,198 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #894 out of 1,236 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #98 out of 123 Nebraska Power Plants
Ranked #19 out of 45 Nebraska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 88.4% Natural Gas : 11.6%

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Broken Bow Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Broken Bow (2221)
Plant Address	145 South 8th Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822
Utility	City of Broken Bow - (NE) (2277)
Latitude, Longitude	41.4031, -99.6392
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	December 1936
Annual Generation	67.0 MWh
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil : 88.4% Natural Gas : 11.6%

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
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	BLACK HILLS ENERGY
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating December 1936

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.5 MW
Winter Capacity	0.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1936
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 3 Details Operating December 1945

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1945
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4 Details Operating December 1951

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.7 MW
Winter Capacity	0.7 MW
Minimum Load	0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1951
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	10M
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	0.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	0.7 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	0.7 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	0.7 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

Generator 5 Details Operating December 1951

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	1 MW
Winter Capacity	1 MW
Minimum Load	0.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1951
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	10M
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	1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1 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

Generator 6 Details Operating December 1961

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2 MW
Winter Capacity	2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1961
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	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	No
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	2 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	2 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.8 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.8 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

Generator 2 Details Operating December 1970

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	3.5 MW
Winter Capacity	3.5 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	December 1970
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	10M
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	3.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	3.5 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	3.5 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	3.5 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

Broken Bow Plant Owners

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

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