Platte — 110 MW Coal

Platte is a 109.8 MW coal-fired power plant located in Grand Island, Nebraska, operated by the City of Grand Island since its commissioning in 1983. The facility generates electricity using coal as its primary fuel source, contributing to the local energy supply.

Platte ranks as the 237th largest coal plant in the United States, which has a total of 297 coal plants with a combined capacity of 261,836 MW. With its 109.8 MW capacity, Platte represents approximately 0.04% of the country’s total coal generation capacity. The largest coal plant in the United States, W A Parish, has a capacity of 4,008 MW, making Platte roughly 2.7% the size of this facility.

Coal remains a significant energy source in the United States, accounting for around 22% of the country’s electricity generation. In Nebraska, coal-fired plants play a vital role in the energy mix, supporting the state’s energy needs. Platte is situated approximately 160 km west of Omaha in the central region of Nebraska.