McCook
1901 North Hwy 83, McCook, NE 69001Plant Summary Information
McCook is ranked #6 out of 45 distillate fuel oil power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
McCook is comprised of 1 generator and generated 210.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | McCook |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Location | Red Willow County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 48.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,780 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #235 out of 1,240 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 123 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 45 Nebraska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for McCook
McCook Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | McCook (2271) |
| Plant Address | 1901 North Hwy 83, McCook, NE 69001 |
| Utility | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.2214, -100.6508 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1973
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NPPD_MCCOOK |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NPPD_MCCOOK |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 40.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
McCook Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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