Summary of Electricity Activity in Rensselaer, NY
Summary of Rensselaer, NY Generation
Rensselaer, NY is ranked #411 out of 5,967 U.S. cities nationwide and #10 out of 424 New York cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 151.6 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 24.1 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Power Plants | 2 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 267 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 938 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Rensselaer, NY
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
2.9 TWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#234 /1,466 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#7 /69 New York Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Rensselaer, NY
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Rensselaer, NY
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #10 / 424 | #411 / 5967 | 2.98 TWh | 24.06 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #7 / 69 | #234 / 1466 | 2.90 TWh | 23.49 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #2 / 44 | #26 / 1043 | 76.96 GWh | 565.49 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Rensselaer, NY
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Generating Co LLC | Empire Generating Co LLC | 2.9 TWh | 23.3 M MMBtu | Natural Gas : 97.4% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.6% |
| Rensselaer Cogen | Rensselaer Generating LLC | 68.3 GWh | 729.6 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2856 | Albany | 46.1 GWh | 4 |
| #1241 | Castleton-on-Hudson | 502.8 GWh | 7 |
| #1783 | Cohoes | 237.1 GWh | 4 |
| #2998 | Green Island | 38.2 GWh | 1 |
| #376 | Hampton Manor | 3.3 TWh | 1 |
| #4517 | Poestenkill | 6.2 GWh | 1 |
| #3128 | Troy | 32.4 GWh | 8 |
| #3809 | Voorheesville | 13.3 GWh | 4 |
| #2742 | Waterford | 56.0 GWh | 5 |
| #3906 | Westmere | 11.8 GWh | 2 |