Hastings Utilities currently has the capability of producing approximately 135 megawatts of electricity. The largest local peak hour demand for electricity is 100.7 megawatts, established in July, 2005. Electrically, Hastings Utilities serves a 56-square mile area including the city of Hastings and the village of Juniata.  Electricity can be generated at three different sites. The largest producing power plant is the coal-fired Gerald T. Whelan Energy Center. The 77 megawatt power plant uses low sulfur coal from vast coal mine supplies in Wyoming. The WEC was Placed into commercial operation in 1981. Other generation sites include the North Denver Station, and the Don Henry Power Center, operating primarily on natural gas, it can also be operated on fuel oil. It can be brought on-line in a moments notice. At the North Denver Station, so named for North Denver Avenue which is nearby, has two natural gas fired generators. Generation capacities, beyond local needs, can be sold on the wholesale market for electricity. Wholesale power sales revenues help to hold the line on local electric rates.

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Trees and good electric service are important to you, your community, and Hastings Utilities. Unfortunately, trees and electric wires are not always compatible, and Hastings Utilities must trim trees for safety purposes, as required by state law, and to avoid service interruptions. That's why we want to tell you about our tree trimming policy.
Maintaining adequate clearance between electric wires and trees is essential in providing safe and dependable electric service to you and your neighbors. Many electric service outages result from tree limbs which damage wires, cause short circuits and interrupt service. Learn more about Hastings Utilities Tree Trimming Policy.

Learn more about the optional wind power program offered by Hastings Utilities (Click here).

Hastings Utilities currently offers Customer Energy Incentives to anyone wanting to switch their appliances from gas to electric. Some restrictions to receiving incentive payments may apply. (Click here to learn more.)

Did you know?  If looking for new household products, look for ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy. The Energy Star can be found on hundreds of products ranging from light bulbs and ceiling fans to Furnaces and Air Conditioners. They use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.
Go to the ENERGY STAR website to learn more about conservation.