51st largest plant in Nebraska · 4326th nationally
North Platte is a hydroelectric power plant in Nebraska with a nameplate capacity of 26.2 MW. It generates roughly 48.3k MWh per year — enough to power about 4,602 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 21% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | North Platte |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nebraska Public Power District |
| City | North Platte |
| County | Lincoln County |
| State | Nebraska |
| ZIP | 69101 |
| Coordinates | 41.08640, -100.75940 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 13.1 MW | Operating | 1935 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 13.1 MW | Operating | 1935 |
| 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.