Gerald Gentleman

6089 South Hwy 25, Sutherland, NE 69165

Plant Summary Information

Gerald Gentleman is ranked #14 out of 123 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Gerald Gentleman is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.8 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.

Plant Name	Gerald Gentleman
Utility Name	Nebraska Public Power District
Location	Lincoln County, NE
Initial Operation Date	April 1979
Last Update	Mar 2026
Annual Generation	7.3 TWh
Annual Consumption	74.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #122 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #14 out of 123 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1 out of 116 Nebraska Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 8 Nebraska Subbituminous Coal Power Plants
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 99.5%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Gerald Gentleman (6077)
Plant Address	6089 South Hwy 25, Sutherland, NE 69165
Utility	Nebraska Public Power District (13337)
Latitude, Longitude	41.0808, -101.1408
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Mar 2026
Initial Operation Date	April 1979
Annual Generation	7.3 TWh
Fuel Types	Subbituminous Coal : 99.5%

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	Sutherland Supply Canal
Ash Impoundment	Yes Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	BLACK HILLS ENERGY

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NPPD_GGS1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NPPD_GGS1
Nameplate Capacity	681.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	665 MW
Winter Capacity	665 MW
Minimum Load	150 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	April 1979

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Conventional Steam Coal
Prime Mover	Steam Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NPPD_GGS2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NPPD_GGS2
Nameplate Capacity	681.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	700 MW
Winter Capacity	700 MW
Minimum Load	150 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1982

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Subbituminous Coal
Startup Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	OVER
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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

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