Castleton Energy Center
1902 River Road, Castleton, NY 12033Plant Summary Information
Castleton Energy Center is ranked #41 out of 111 natural gas power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Castleton Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 30.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Castleton Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Fortistar Castleton Power |
| Location | Rensselaer County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 87.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 858.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,405 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #936 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #93 out of 912 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #41 out of 111 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Previous Operator |
PIC Group Inc (2013 to 2015) Fortistar Castleton Power (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Castleton Energy Center
Castleton Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Castleton Energy Center (10190) |
| Plant Address | 1902 River Road, Castleton, NY 12033 |
| Utility | Fortistar Castleton Power (60741) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.5375, -73.7433 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 87.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 01-89-000 |
| 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 | Moordener Kill |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NIAGARA MOHAWK DBA NATIONAL GRID |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating February 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CCCC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 67 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 77.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 44 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 51 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 43 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 49 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating February 1992
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CCCC |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1992 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Castleton Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Energy Center | 1902 River Rd, Castleton, NY 12033 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
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| Owens Corning at Bethlehem | Bethlehem, NY | 2.7 GWh | 7.1 mi |
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