Kearney
1502 E 27th St, Kearney, NE 68847Plant Summary Information
Kearney is ranked #9 out of 10 hydroelectric power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kearney is comprised of 1 generator and generated 190.0 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Kearney |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Location | Buffalo County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1921 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 375.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,349 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,297 out of 1,309 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #92 out of 120 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 10 Nebraska Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kearney
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Kearney
Kearney Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kearney (2268) |
| Plant Address | 1502 E 27th St, Kearney, NE 68847 |
| Utility | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.70351, -99.10075 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1921 |
| Annual Generation | 375.0 MWh |
| 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 | Platte River |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1921
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| 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 | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1921 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Kearney Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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