Franklin (NE)
619 15th Ave, Franklin, NE 68939Plant Summary Information
Franklin (NE) is ranked #24 out of 34 natural gas power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Franklin (NE) is comprised of 4 generators and generated 13.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Franklin (NE) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Franklin - (NE) |
| Location | Franklin County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 60.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 977 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,815 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,137 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #101 out of 120 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 34 Nebraska Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 94.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Franklin (NE)
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Franklin (NE) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Franklin (NE) (2238) |
| Plant Address | 619 15th Ave, Franklin, NE 68939 |
| Utility | City of Franklin - (NE) (6723) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.0892, -98.9508 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1955 |
| Annual Generation | 60.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 94.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 5.5% |
| 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 | City of Franklin - (NE) (6723) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 2.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | BLACK HILLS ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating January 1955
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.9 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 |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1963
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1963 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator 3 Details Operating November 1969
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1969 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1974
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.3 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 | October 1974 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
Franklin (NE) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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