Caithness Long Island Energy Center
50 Zorn Blvd., Yaphank, NY 11980Plant Summary Information
Caithness Long Island Energy Center is ranked #18 out of 912 power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Caithness Long Island Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 568.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Caithness Long Island Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Caithness Long Island, LLC |
| Location | Suffolk County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #484 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #298 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 912 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #13 out of 111 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Caithness Long Island Energy Center
Caithness Long Island Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Caithness Long Island Energy Center (56234) |
| Plant Address | 50 Zorn Blvd., Yaphank, NY 11980 |
| Utility | Caithness Long Island, LLC (49950) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.8142, -72.9403 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2009 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
| 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Suffolk County Water Authority |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Long Island Power Authority (11171) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | National Grid - Long Island |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT01 Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | NYISO PT ID 323624 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | NYISO PT ID 323624 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 196.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 187.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 216 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 175 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 220 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 175 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 200 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator ST01 Details Operating August 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC01 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 152.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 129.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 149.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Caithness Long Island Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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