The Cooper Nuclear Station, located along the Missouri River in the southeast corner of Nebraska, has long been a vital part of the region’s energy portfolio, providing reliable electricity since it began operating in 1974.
In addition to this reliable, carbon-free electricity, the plant supports hundreds of direct jobs. Employee involvement in their community also makes Cooper a significant social and economic contributor to Nebraska. Cooper is Nebraska’s largest single source of carbon-free electricity.
2018 total estimated economic benefits for the Cass, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe and Richardson counties surrounding the Cooper Nuclear Station include:
- $66 million in economic output from plant operations
- $63 million increase in gross state product
- $70 million in disposable personal income.