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 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | McCook |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nebraska Public Power District |
| Location | Red Willow County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,510 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #280 out of 1,239 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 124 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
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption 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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 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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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding McCook.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport 009239 SCS Lexington, LLC | Lexington, NE | 1.7 GWh | 60.6 mi |
| Cambridge | Cambridge, NE | 20.0 MWh | 25.4 mi |
| Canaday | Lexington, NE | 43.7 GWh | 59.7 mi |
| City of Lexington | Lexington, NE | 6.0 GWh | 60.7 mi |
| Colby | Colby, KS | 1.2 GWh | 60.2 mi |
| Curtis | Curtis, NE | 89.0 MWh | 29.2 mi |
| East Fork Wind Project, LLC | Colby, KS | 670.7 GWh | 67.1 mi |
| Gerald Gentleman | Sutherland, NE | 6.6 TWh | 64.7 mi |
| Hill City | Hill City, KS | 6.0 MWh | 73.5 mi |
| Jeffrey | Brady, NE | 81.0 GWh | 52.7 mi |
| Johnson 1 | Elwood, NE | 50.8 GWh | 54.6 mi |
| Johnson 2 | Lexington, NE | 63.0 GWh | 57.4 mi |
| Midwest Energy Community Solar Array | Colby, KS | 1.9 GWh | 59.9 mi |
| Monroe 009452 SCS Cozad, LLC | Cozad, NE | 3.9 GWh | 57.2 mi |
| North Platte | North Platte, NE | 61.0 GWh | 60 mi |
| Oberlin (KS) | Oberlin, KS | 9.8 MWh | 28.4 mi |
| Oxford (NE) | Oxford, NE | 82.0 MWh | 54.9 mi |
| Solomon Forks Wind Project, LLC | Colby, KS | 980.1 GWh | 67.1 mi |
| St Francis | St Francis, KS | 19.6 MWh | 68.8 mi |
| Western Plains Wind | Oakley, KS | 11.7 GWh | 76.1 mi |