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Coal Generation

Generating reliable, low-cost electricity

Gerald Gentleman Station and Sheldon Station meet all federal and state air pollution and water quality regulations, and are operated in a way that protects the public’s heath and safety.

Gerald Gentleman Station is Nebraska’s largest electric generating facility. It is consistently ranked as one of the lowest production-cost electric generation plants in the nation. 

Sheldon Station generates 225 megawatts of electricity. Power generated here is distributed to Nebraska’s residents through transmission lines leading to Lincoln, Hastings and Beatrice. 

Low-sulfur coal from Wyoming’s Powder River Basin is used as fuel to generate steam to turn each of the plant’s turbines. The coal is transported by Union Pacific Railroad using coal cars owned by NPPD. Rail spurs to each plant are also owned by NPPD. 

Gerald Gentleman Station

Gerald Gentleman Station

Nebraska map with a circle showing location of Gerald Gentleman Station
Location:
Sutherland
Capacity:
1,365 MW
Units:
2
Fuel:
Coal
Employs:
203
In-service:
Unit 1
April 2, 1979, 665 MW
Unit 2
January 1, 1982, 700 MW
Sheldon Station

Sheldon Station

Nebraska map with a circle showing location of Sheldon Station
Location:
Hallam
Capacity:
225 MW
Units:
2
Fuel:
Coal
Employs:
76
In-service:
Unit 1
July 1961, 105 MW
Unit 2
July 1968, 120 MW
Nebraska City 2 Plant

Nebraska City 2

Coal Power Purchase Agreement
Nebraska map with a circle showing location of Nebraska City 2 plant
Location:
Nebraska City
Purchased MW:
162 MW
Owned by:
Omaha Public
Power District