Are there any nuclear plants in Nebraska?

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) owns and operates Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS), the largest single unit electrical generator in Nebraska. CNS, which has operated safely since it was first put into service in July of 1974, generates 810 megawatts of electricity.

Where is our nuclear plant in Nebraska?

Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) is a boiling water reactor (BWR) type nuclear power plant located on a 1,251-acre (506 ha) site near Brownville, Nebraska between Missouri River mile markers 532.9 and 532.5, on Nebraska’s border with Missouri.

How many nuclear reactors are in Nebraska?

One of Nebraska’s two nuclear power plants — Fort Calhoun Station north of Omaha — is surrounded by the Missouri River. The other — Cooper Nuclear Station near Brownville — is close to shutting down because the Missouri River is rising to critical levels and pushing water over levees.

Does Nebraska use nuclear power?

As of August 2016, nuclear power provided 26% of Nebraska’s electricity generation. Fort Calhoun was one of two operating plants in the state; the other, Cooper Nuclear Station, has a capacity of 764 MW.

Does Omaha have a nuclear power plant?

The power plant is owned by the Omaha Public Power District of Omaha, Nebraska….Fort Calhoun Nuclear Generating Station.

Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant
Owner(s)	Omaha Public Power District
Operator(s)	Exelon Nuclear Partners
Nuclear power station
Reactor type	Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)

Where Does Nebraska get its electricity from?

In 2020, Nebraska obtained 51% of its in-state electricity net generation from coal, 24% from wind, and 17% from nuclear power. Almost all of the rest was generated from hydropower (4%) and natural gas (4%).

Where does Omaha get its power?

OPPD’s current fuel sources for generation are low-sulfur coal, wind, solar, landfill gas, natural gas and fuel oil and hydroelectric. Learn more about OPPD’s Energy Portfolio and the Integrated Resource Plan.

Does Nebraska have natural gas?

Nebraska has modest fossil fuel resources and production, primarily crude oil. Small amounts of natural gas are also produced in the state.

How many wind turbines are in Nebraska?

473 turbines. 14 operating wind farms. 809.78 megawatts installed capacity. Enough electricity generated by wind to power nearly 250,700 homes.

What does OPPD stand for in Omaha?

Omaha Public Power District
Omaha Public Power District, or OPPD, is a public electric utility in the state of Nebraska.