Empire Generating Co LLC

A 653.7 MW natural gas power plant in Rensselaer, New York, owned by Empire Generating Co LLC, commissioned in 2010.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 56259Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
653.7 MW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
2010
Time in queue (2000→2010)
10.2 yrs
Owner
Empire Generating Co LLC
Location
Rensselaer, New York
Coordinates
42.6252, -73.75
Generation (2024)
2,891.5 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Units
3

This facility was matched to a NYISO interconnection request (LBNL Queued Up): queued 2000, commercial operation 2010 — 10.2 years in the queue. See the NYISO queue or typical durations.

Location

Map of the United States showing the location of Empire Generating Co LLC

Rensselaer, New York · 42.6252, -73.75

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
20153,309
20163,659.3
20172,366.4
20182,184.7
20192,463.9
20202,914
20213,463.6
20223,247.6
20233,032.1
20242,891.5

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