David City
402 5th St, David City, NE 68632Plant Summary Information
David City is ranked #20 out of 42 distillate fuel oil power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
David City is comprised of 7 generators and generated 9.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | David City |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of David City -(NE) |
| Location | Butler County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 38.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 616 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,867 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #995 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #104 out of 120 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 42 Nebraska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 99.1% Natural Gas : 0.9% |
| Previous Operator |
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Monthly Net Generation for David City
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David City Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | David City (2233) |
| Plant Address | 402 5th St, David City, NE 68632 |
| Utility | City of David City -(NE) (4836) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.25465, -97.1192 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 38.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil : 99.1% Natural Gas : 0.9% |
| 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 | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Butler Public Power District - (NE) (2643) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 1949
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1949 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 1955
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1955 |
| 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 | 12H |
| 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 | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1960
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1960 |
| 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 | 12H |
| 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 | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1966
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1966 |
| 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 | 12H |
| 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 | 1.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 1.8 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1.8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating December 1996
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1996 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
David City Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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