The NE runs on a different type of fuel source, but it will likely get replaced as well. Just remember, though, that only those within the green square has electricity.
But really, as soon as a new fuel source comes up and actually works, then likely all of the generators (well, all but the last one) will be run on this one.
I like seeing things go boom and characters having to deal without things they may take for granted, because that stuff was not easy to maintain (ICly or OOCly)