Construction is underway on what will be the largest natural gas powered power plant owned by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD).
The location of what is called the Princeton Road plant is 20 miles south of Lincoln near Hallam.
The new power plant, which is projected to begin operating in 2029, will serve an estimated 318,000 residential homes.
News release from Nebraska Public Power District:
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) celebrated the groundbreaking for Princeton Road Station, the district’s newest generation facility Friday morning, just north of Hallam, Neb.
State and local officials and stakeholders were in attendance, alongside NPPD staff, to recognize the start of construction on what will become the largest natural gas generation facility in NPPD’s fleet.
“Today marked a truly historic moment for NPPD. Utilities nationwide are experiencing unprecedented surges in electrical demand, and Nebraska is no exception. Princeton Road Station is an asset we need now, to ensure we continue reliably serving our current customers as well as supporting the new industries bringing an economic boost to our local communities. We do this while keeping a strict focus on maintaining the reliability and affordability of our whole system,” said NPPD President and CEO Tom Kent.
Princeton Road Station is anticipated to begin operating in 2029 and will generate approximately 694 megawatts of electricity, which can serve an estimated 318,000 average residential homes. In addition to natural gas, the plant will have the capability to use diesel fuel.
“These units are extremely flexible and strengthen our diverse generation mix that provides the reliability and resiliency our customers count on. I want to extend my gratitude to our customers, community partners, state and local stakeholders, and the many teams within NPPD who have worked tirelessly to bring this project forward,” added Kent.
NPPD serves approximately 530,000 Nebraskans through retail and wholesale electric service. Consisting of 81 retail communities and 35 municipalities and 23 public power districts and/or cooperatives served through wholesale power contracts.