Gavins Point

200 Powerplant Rd, Crofton, NE 68730

Plant Summary Information

Gavins Point is ranked #17 out of 116 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gavins Point is comprised of 3 generators and generated 190.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Gavins Point
Utility Name	USACE-Omaha
Location	Cedar County, NE
Initial Operation Date	September 1956
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	715.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #977 out of 12,016 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #54 out of 1,369 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #17 out of 116 Nebraska Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 10 Nebraska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water
Previous Operator	USCE-Missouri River District (2013 to 2018) USACE-Omaha (2019 to 2023)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Gavins Point (6624)
Plant Address	200 Powerplant Rd, Crofton, NE 68730
Utility	USACE-Omaha (19635)
Latitude, Longitude	42.84883, -97.48148
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	September 1956
Annual Generation	715.3 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

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	Missouri River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) NE
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	44.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	34 MW
Winter Capacity	34 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 1956
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	44.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	34 MW
Winter Capacity	34 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 1956
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	44.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	34 MW
Winter Capacity	34 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1957
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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