500MW CC
31-03 20th Ave, Astoria, NY 11105Plant Summary Information
500MW CC is ranked #12 out of 748 power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
500MW CC is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.2 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | 500MW CC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | New York Power Authority |
| Location | Queens County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2005 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 27.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #324 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #181 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 748 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 110 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for 500MW CC
500MW CC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | 500MW CC (56196) |
| Plant Address | 31-03 20th Ave Astoria, NY 11105 |
| Utility | New York Power Authority (15296) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7889, -73.9069 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2006 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2005 |
| Annual Generation | 3.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | East River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc (4226) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CONSOLIDATED EDISON NEW YORK INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | Yes |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CA01 Details Operating December 2005
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 188 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 168.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 195.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 53 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CT01 Details Operating December 2005
| 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 | 170 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 153.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 192.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 153.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 192.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 153.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 192.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator CT02 Details Operating December 2005
| 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 | 170 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 153.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 192.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2005 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 153.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 192.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 153.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 192.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
500MW CC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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