Wahoo

700 East 7th St., Wahoo, NE 68066

Plant Summary Information

Wahoo is ranked #23 out of 33 natural gas power plants in Nebraska in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Wahoo is comprised of 6 generators and generated 10.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Wahoo
Utility Name	City of Wahoo - (NE)
Location	Saunders County, NE
Initial Operation Date	August 1936
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	58.0 MWh
Annual Consumption	631 MMBtu
Ranked #11,537 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2,185 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #94 out of 116 Nebraska Power Plants
Ranked #23 out of 33 Nebraska Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 81.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 18.1%

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Wahoo Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Wahoo (2310)
Plant Address	700 East 7th St., Wahoo, NE 68066
Utility	City of Wahoo - (NE) (19968)
Latitude, Longitude	41.2118, -96.61155
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	August 1936
Annual Generation	58.0 MWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 81.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 18.1%

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	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Nebraska Public Power District (13337) NE
Grid Voltage	34.50 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	WAHOO CITY OF
Pipeline Name	NORTHERN NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 2 Details Operating August 1936

Technology	Petroleum Liquids
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.4 MW
Winter Capacity	0.4 MW
Minimum Load	0.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1936
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
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 4 Details Operating June 1947

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	1.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	1.1 MW
Winter Capacity	1.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 1947
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	1.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	1.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	1.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	1.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 5 Details Operating September 1952

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.2 MW
Winter Capacity	2.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1952
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	2.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	2.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	2.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	2.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 1 Details Operating September 1960

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	2.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	2.1 MW
Winter Capacity	2.1 MW
Minimum Load	0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	September 1960
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	2.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	2.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	2.1 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	2.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 6 Details Operating July 1969

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	3.4 MW
Winter Capacity	3.4 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	July 1969
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	3.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	3.4 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	3.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	3.4 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Generator 3 Details Operating August 1973

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	4.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	4.4 MW
Winter Capacity	4.4 MW
Minimum Load	1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	August 1973
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	4.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	4.4 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	4.4 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	4.4 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes
Air Permit Limits	Yes

Wahoo Plant Owners

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

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