Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC
88581 543 Avenue, Bloomfield, NE 68718Plant Summary Information
Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC is ranked #34 out of 120 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC generated 36.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Elkhorn Ridge Wind, LLC |
| Location | Knox County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 142.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 534.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,054 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #842 out of 1,366 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 120 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 33 Nebraska Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operators |
Edison Mission Energy (2013 to 2014) NRG Energy Gas & Wind Holdings Inc (2015 to 2020) Elkhorn Ridge Wind, LLC (2021 to 2025) |
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Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC (56947) |
| Plant Address | 88581 543 Avenue, Bloomfield, NE 68718 |
| Utility | Elkhorn Ridge Wind, LLC (64631) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.6978, -97.6189 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 142.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF08-470 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | ERO8-1397 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2009
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPP |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPP |
| Nameplate Capacity | 81 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 81 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 81 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 27 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 27 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V90-3.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 22 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262.4 |
Elkhorn Ridge Wind LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy, Inc | 300 Carnegie Center, Suite 300, Princenton, NJ 8540 | 67.00% |
| Tenaska Elkhorn Ridge I LLC | 1044 N. 114th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68154 | 11.00% |
| Tenaska Elkhorn Ridge II LLC | 1044 N. 114th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68154 | 11.00% |
| Tenaska Elkhorn Ridge III LLC | 1044 N. 114th StreetSuite 400, Omaha, NE 68514 | 11.00% |
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| Prairie Breeze II | Elgin, NE | 267.7 GWh | 57.6 mi |
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| Upstream Wind Energy LLC | Neligh, NE | 709.1 GWh | 39.6 mi |
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