Overview
Nebraska City #2 is a 13.5 MW gas power plant in Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA, operated by the City of Nebraska City. It provides local power generation for the community.
Nebraska City #2 is a gas-fired power plant located in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States. With a capacity of 13.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local area. The plant is owned and operated by the City of Nebraska City, ensuring municipal control over power generation. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated rules such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal, though it still falls under emission monitoring and reporting requirements. The technology is typical for small municipal gas plants, often using reciprocating engines or simple-cycle gas turbines. Nebraska City #2 plays a role in the local energy grid, providing reliable power to the community. Its municipal ownership underscores a focus on local energy needs. The plant's small capacity and gas fuel type contribute to a moderate environmental footprint, with lower CO2 and pollutant emissions relative to larger fossil fuel plants.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants, reducing its local air quality impact. Located in Nebraska City, a small community, the plant's emissions are dispersed in a less densely populated area. Its small capacity (13.5 MW) limits overall environmental footprint. However, as a fossil fuel plant, it still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
Nebraska City #2 is located in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States, at coordinates 40.666100, -95.868300.
Nebraska City #2 has a capacity of 13.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
Nebraska City #2 is owned by the City of Nebraska City, a municipal entity.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and may be subject to state-level emissions rules.
Small gas plants like Nebraska City #2 produce lower emissions per MWh than coal plants, but still emit CO2 and NOx. Their impact is localized and subject to EPA monitoring.