Tenaska
Tenaska is a privately held energy company based in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1987. It operates across the energy value chain, focusing on natural gas and renewable power generation, energy marketing, and energy management services. With a workforce of over 700 employees, Tenaska has grown to become one of the largest independent power producers in the United States. The company owns and operates approximately 7,500 MW of natural gas and renewable energy facilities. It is a significant player in energy marketing, managing about 10% of natural gas consumption in the U.S. and Canada through its subsidiaries. Tenaska is also involved in developing solar, wind, and carbon capture projects, with a portfolio exceeding 20,000 MW in renewables and energy storage. The company emphasizes ethical business practices and sustainability, aiming to be a responsible energy developer and a good community neighbor.
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Headcount trend
Tenaska went from 240 employees in Jul 2023 to 288 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 12 people joined, 5 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 5 filings.
Funding
- Jun 2014 ยท $450M
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Tenaska FAQ
How many employees does Tenaska have?
Tenaska has about 288 employees, up 1.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Tenaska sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Tenaska filed 5 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Tenaska's revenue per employee?
Tenaska makes about $63.89M in revenue per employee, based on $18.4B annual revenue and 288 employees.
How much does Tenaska pay?
6figr has 2 salary profiles for Tenaska in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Tenaska salaries page. See Tenaska salaries
How much funding has Tenaska raised?
Tenaska has raised $450M in total funding.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.