Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd, New York, NY 10460Plant Summary Information
Bronx Zoo is ranked #81 out of 114 natural gas power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bronx Zoo is comprised of 4 generators and generated 4.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Bronx Zoo |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | New York Zoological Society |
| Location | Bronx County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1991 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 20.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 300.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,344 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,373 out of 2,208 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #217 out of 1,045 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #81 out of 114 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bronx Zoo
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Bronx Zoo Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bronx Zoo (50427) |
| Plant Address | 2300 Southern Blvd, New York, NY 10460 |
| Utility | New York Zoological Society (13487) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.84411, -73.87689 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 20.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc (4226) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 4.16 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CONSOLIDATED EDISON NEW YORK INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Standby January 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | January 1991 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Standby January 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | January 1991 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1991
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1991 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating April 1995
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1995 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bronx Zoo Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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