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COAL POWER PLANTSWhelan Energy Center
Whelan Energy Center is a 324 MW operating coal power plant in Adams County, Nebraska, operated by City of Hastings - (NE).
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 248 MW | |
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 76 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- City of Hastings - (NE)
- Location
- Adams County, Nebraska
- Balancing authority
- SWPP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 324 MW
- First unit online
- Jul 1981
- EIA plant ID
- 60
Location
40.5809, -98.3124
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem