Rensselaer Cogen
39 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144Plant Summary Information
Rensselaer Cogen is ranked #73 out of 111 natural gas power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rensselaer Cogen is comprised of 2 generators and generated 14.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Rensselaer Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Rensselaer Generating LLC |
| Location | Rensselaer County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1994 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 18.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 185.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,278 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,389 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #222 out of 912 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #73 out of 111 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
CCI Rensselaer LLC (2013 to 2015) Rensselaer Generating LLC (2016 to 2024) |
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Rensselaer Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rensselaer Cogen (54034) |
| Plant Address | 39 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144 |
| Utility | Rensselaer Generating LLC (6838) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.62533, -73.74996 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 18.8 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 05-22-000 |
| 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 | Rensselaer Municipal Water |
| 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 April 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G701 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PTID 23796 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PTID 23796 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 47 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 57 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 | 47 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 57 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 45 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 54 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 GEN2 Details Operating April 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | G701 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PTID 23796 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PTID 23796 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 27 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| 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 | 32.4 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 27 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 18 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 20 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 |
Rensselaer Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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