42nd largest plant in Nebraska · 3575th nationally
Kingsley is a hydroelectric power plant in Nebraska with a nameplate capacity of 50.0 MW. It generates roughly 30.2k MWh per year — enough to power about 2,873 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 7% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Kingsley |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Nebraska Pub P&i Dist |
| City | Ogallala |
| County | Keith County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 69153 |
| Coordinates | 41.21140, -101.66810 |
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 50.0 MW | Operating | 1984 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.