Nebraska
power plants.
Nebraska has 43 operating power plants in the catalog, 6,099 MW in all. Its operating fleet leans on coal, which accounts for 46.5% of operating capacity, with natural gas second at 27.7%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Gerald Gentleman Station (1,363 MW, recorded start year 1979).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Nebraska electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Nebraska
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Nebraska
This table includes 2 of the 4 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2017, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Nebraska get its electricity?
Across the 43 operating plants in the catalog, capacity is led by coal at 46.5%, then natural gas at 27.7%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Nebraska?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Nebraska is Gerald Gentleman Station, a coal facility with 1,363 MW and a recorded start year of 1979.
How many power plants are in Nebraska?
The catalog tracks 43 operating power plants in Nebraska, with 6,099 MW in all.