Sithe Independence Station
76 Independence Way, Oswego, NY 13126Plant Summary Information
Sithe Independence Station is ranked #5 out of 944 power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sithe Independence Station is comprised of 6 generators and generated 1.6 TWh during the 3-month period between May 2025 to August 2025.
| Plant Name | Sithe Independence Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sithe/Independence LLC |
| Location | Oswego County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1994 |
| Last Update | Aug 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 50.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #159 out of 12,529 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 944 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 115 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sithe Independence Station
Sithe Independence Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sithe Independence Station (54547) |
| Plant Address | 76 Independence Way, Oswego, NY 13126 |
| Utility | Sithe/Independence LLC (17254) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.495, -76.4511 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 6.3 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 03-3-000 |
| 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 | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NIAGARA MOHAWK DBA NATIONAL GRID |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Sithe_Ind_1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Sithe_Ind_1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 184 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 161.83 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 194.24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator 5 Details Operating October 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Sithe_Independ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Sithe_Independ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.89 |
| Summer Capacity | 174.54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 209.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating August 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Sithe_Ind_3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Sithe_Ind_3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 184 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 161.83 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 194.24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK1 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Sithe_Ind_2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Sithe_Ind_2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 184 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 161.83 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 194.24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator 4 Details Operating September 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Sithe_Ind_4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Sithe_Ind_4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 184 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 161.83 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 194.24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator 6 Details Operating September 1994
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | BLK2 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | Sithe_Independ |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | Sithe_Independ |
| Nameplate Capacity | 210.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.89 |
| Summer Capacity | 174.54 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 209.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Sithe Independence Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra Energy | 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 1 | 100.00% |
| Vistra Energy | 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 2 | 100.00% |
| Vistra Energy | 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 3 | 100.00% |
| Vistra Energy | 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 4 | 100.00% |
| Vistra Energy | 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 5 | 100.00% |
| Vistra Energy | 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX 75039 | Generator 6 | 100.00% |
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASA Volney NY Solar I LLC | Fulton, NY | 6.5 GWh | 12.4 mi |
| Fulton Hydro | Fulton, NY | 5.6 GWh | 11.9 mi |
| Granby | Fulton, NY | 35.6 GWh | 12 mi |
| High Dam | Oswego, NY | 25.6 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Indeck Oswego Energy Center | Oswego, NY | 49.8 GWh | 2.7 mi |
| James A Fitzpatrick | Lycoming, NY | 7.0 TWh | 2.8 mi |
| Minetto | Minetto, NY | 32.6 GWh | 6.6 mi |
| Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station | Lycoming, NY | 15.8 TWh | 2.7 mi |
| Onondaga County- Clearwater | Oswego, NY | 2.8 GWh | 5.6 mi |
| Oswego | Oswego, NY | 7.1 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Oswego County - Fulton Solar | Fulton, NY | 2.2 GWh | 11.8 mi |
| Oswego County Energy Recovery | Fulton, NY | 8.1 GWh | 10.2 mi |
| Oswego Falls East | Fulton, NY | 23.1 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Oswego Falls West | Fulton, NY | 8.1 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| Oswego Harbor Power | Oswego, NY | 91.0 GWh | 4.8 mi |
| SSC Oswego II LLC | Oswego, NY | 4.4 GWh | 2 mi |
| Summit - Oswego | Oswego, NY | 4.0 GWh | 8.7 mi |
| Summit - Scriba CSG | Scriba, NY | 7.7 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Varick | Oswego, NY | 22.2 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Volney II | Fulton, NY | 4.6 GWh | 11.7 mi |