Empire Generating Co LLC
75 Riverside Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144Plant Summary Information
Empire Generating Co LLC is ranked #14 out of 944 power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Empire Generating Co LLC is comprised of 3 generators and generated 946.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Empire Generating Co LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Empire Generating Co LLC |
| Location | Rensselaer County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 22.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #416 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #255 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 944 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 115 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.4% |
| Previous Operator |
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Monthly Net Generation for Empire Generating Co LLC
Empire Generating Co LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Empire Generating Co LLC (56259) |
| Plant Address | 75 Riverside Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144 |
| Utility | Empire Generating Co LLC (56480) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.62524, -73.75002 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2010 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.6% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.4% |
| 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 | 07-37-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT11 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 179 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 155 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 190 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 155 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 190 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 155 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 190 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator CT12 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 179 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 155 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 190 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| 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 | 155 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 190 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 155 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 190 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator ST13 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 295.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 270 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 295.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 135 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Empire Generating Co LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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