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This is a list of electricity-generating power stations in the U.S. state of New York, sorted by type and name.A more complete list can be found on the NYISO website in the planning data and reference docs section where an annual report call the Load and Capacity Data Report, or the "Gold Book" is listed.
Northport Power Station is the largest power generation facility on Long Island.As of 2021, Northport Power Station consists of four steam turbine units with a nameplate capacity of 387.0 MW each, as well as one gas turbine unit with a nameplate capacity of 16.0 MW, for a total of 1564 MW. [7]
The Long Island Power Authority is the owner of the system and holder of its debt. On July 29, 2013 the state legislature passed a law implementing Governor Cuomo's plan. On January 1, 2014 PSEG rebranded the LIPA system "PSEG Long Island", effectively removing the LIPA name from the public eye.
Port Jefferson Power Station in 2010. Port Jefferson Power Station is a fossil-burning power plant in Port Jefferson, New York on Long Island. It is operated by National Grid USA. Its four main steam turbine units were constructed between 1948 and 1960 by the Long Island Lighting Company (LILCO), with the older two decommissioned in 1994.
In 1998, as part of a state-brokered deal, LILCO's power generation facilities, including E. F. Barrett, were absorbed into KeySpan Energy, with the public Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) taking over transmission and delivery functions. [16] [17] KeySpan was acquired by National Grid in 2007. [18]
Ravenswood is located in Long Island City in Queens, New York, across from Roosevelt Island. The site is connected to the New York City electrical system through the 138 kV Vernon substation and the 345 kV Rainey substation. [11] It is capable of producing 2,480 MW of electric power. [1]
Covanta Hempstead is the fourth largest power generation facility on Long Island by net energy generated in 2020, behind Northport Power Station, Caithness Long Island Energy Center, and E. F. Barrett Power Station. However, it ranks thirteenth on Long Island by nameplate capacity. It consists of a single waste-to-energy unit. [1]
In 1998, as part of a state-brokered deal, LILCO's power generation facilities, including the Glenwood plant, were absorbed into KeySpan Energy, with the public Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) taking over transmission and delivery functions. [16] [17] KeySpan would be acquired by National Grid in 2007. [18]