Whelan Energy Center
4520 East South St., Hastings, NE 68902Plant Summary Information
Whelan Energy Center is ranked #5 out of 122 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Whelan Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 157.7 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | Whelan Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Hastings - (NE) |
| Location | Adams County, NE |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #667 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 129 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 122 Nebraska Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 8 Nebraska Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Whelan Energy Center
Whelan Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Whelan Energy Center (60) |
| Plant Address | 4520 East South St., Hastings, NE 68902 |
| Utility | City of Hastings - (NE) (8245) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.58087, -98.31244 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.7% |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1981
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 76.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 76 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 76 MW |
| Minimum Load | 32 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2011
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 248 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 220 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 220 MW |
| Minimum Load | 121 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
Whelan Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hastings - (NE) | 1228 North Denver Avenue, Hastings, NE 68902 | Generator 2 | 15.91% |
| City of Nebraska City | 100 Central Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410 | Generator 2 | 4.55% |
| Municipal Energy Agency of NE | 8377 Glynoaks Drive, Lincoln, NE 68512 | Generator 2 | 36.36% |
| Heartland Consumers Power Dist | 432 SE 12th Street, Madison, SD 57042 | Generator 2 | 36.36% |
| City of Grand Island - (NE) | 315 N Jefferson St, Grand Island, NE 68801 | Generator 2 | 6.82% |
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| #68 | Northeastern | Oologah, OK | 4.0 TWh |
| #69 | Cholla | Joseph City, AZ | 1.3 TWh |
| #70 | Rawhide | Wellington, CO | 1.4 TWh |
| #71 | Big Cajun 2 | New Roads, LA | 2.1 TWh |
| #72 | R S Nelson | Westlake, LA | 1.3 TWh |
| #73 | Thomas Hill | Clifton Hill, MO | 5.8 TWh |
| #74 | TS Power Plant | Battle Mountain, NV | 1.5 TWh |
| #76 | Ray D Nixon | Fountain, CO | 1.3 TWh |
| #77 | New Madrid | New Madrid, MO | 6.5 TWh |
| #78 | George Neal North | Sergeant Bluff, IA | 1.0 TWh |
| #79 | John P Madgett | Alma, WI | 957.9 GWh |
| #80 | Nearman Creek | Kansas, KS | 1.0 TWh |
| #81 | North Omaha | Omaha, NE | 1.1 TWh |
| #82 | Trimble County | Bedford, KY | 8.9 TWh |
| #83 | Muskogee | Fort Gibson, OK | 2.9 TWh |
| #84 | GREC | Chouteau, OK | 3.8 TWh |
| #85 | Michigan City | Michigan City, IN | 1.0 TWh |
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| Don Henry | Hastings, NE | 644.0 MWh | 5.6 mi |
| Hastings Community Solar Farm | Hastings, NE | 3.5 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Hebron | Hebron, NE | 5.2 GWh | 47.2 mi |
| Kearney | Kearney, NE | 416.0 MWh | 42.2 mi |
| Kearney NPPD Solar Project | Kearney, NE | 8.6 GWh | 39.4 mi |
| Little Blue Wind Project, LLC | Blue Hill, NE | 987.4 GWh | 21.1 mi |
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| North Denver | Hastings, NE | 9.8 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Perennial Windfarm | Fairmont, NE | 29.9 GWh | 35.3 mi |
| Platte | Grand Island, NE | 358.8 GWh | 19 mi |
| Red Cloud | Red Cloud, NE | 41.0 MWh | 35.1 mi |
| SPPW1, LLC | Upland, NE | 25.2 GWh | 38.7 mi |
| St. Paul-Howard Greeley | St. Paul, NE | 2.4 GWh | 44.3 mi |