Red Cloud

540 N Webster, Red Cloud, NE 68970

Plant Summary Information

Red Cloud is ranked #21 out of 42 distillate fuel oil power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Red Cloud is comprised of 4 generators and generated 9.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Red Cloud
Utility Name	City of Red Cloud - (NE)
Location	Webster County, NE
Initial Operation Date	January 1950
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	37.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	413 MMBtu
Ranked #12,871 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #997 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #105 out of 120 Nebraska Power Plants
Ranked #21 out of 42 Nebraska Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants
Fuel Types	Distillate Fuel Oil

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Red Cloud (2299)
Plant Address	540 N Webster, Red Cloud, NE 68970
Utility	City of Red Cloud - (NE) (15773)
Latitude, Longitude	40.09795, -98.51903
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1950
Annual Generation	37.0 MWh
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	Municipality
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	City of Red Cloud - (NE) (15773) NE
Grid Voltage	13.80 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

First Operation Date	June 1953
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

First Operation Date	December 1960
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

First Operation Date	August 1968
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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

First Operation Date	September 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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No

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

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