Columbus

4757 3rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

Plant Summary Information

Columbus is ranked #35 out of 116 power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Columbus is comprised of 3 generators and generated 37.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Columbus
Utility Name	Loup River Public Power Dist
Location	Platte County, NE
Initial Operation Date	January 1936
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	123.8 GWh
Annual Consumption	446.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #2,922 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #305 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #35 out of 116 Nebraska Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 10 Nebraska Water Power Plants
Fuel Types	Water

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Columbus (2260)
Plant Address	4757 3rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
Utility	Loup River Public Power Dist (11251)
Latitude, Longitude	41.4639, -97.3283
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	January 1936
Annual Generation	123.8 GWh
Fuel Types	Water

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	Loup River Canal
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NPPD_COLUMBS_1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NPPD_COLUMBS_1
Nameplate Capacity	15.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	15 MW
Winter Capacity	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1936
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NPPD_COLUMBS_2
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NPPD_COLUMBS_2
Nameplate Capacity	15.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	15 MW
Winter Capacity	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1936
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	NPPD_COLUMBS_3
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	NPPD_COLUMBS_3
Nameplate Capacity	15.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.95
Summer Capacity	15 MW
Winter Capacity	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1936
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

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

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