Athens Generating Plant
9300 U S Highway 9W, Athens, NY 12015Plant Summary Information
Athens Generating Plant is ranked #9 out of 833 power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Athens Generating Plant is comprised of 6 generators and generated 75.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Athens Generating Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | New Athens Generating Company LLC |
| Location | Greene County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #297 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #160 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 833 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 116 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Athens Generating Plant
Athens Generating Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Athens Generating Plant (55405) |
| Plant Address | 9300 U S Highway 9W, Athens, NY 12015 |
| Utility | New Athens Generating Company LLC (32173) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.2728, -73.8492 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2004 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 4.0 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 | EG03-64-000 |
| 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 | Hudson River |
| 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 | IROQUOIS GAS TRANSMISSION SYS LP |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CT3 Details Operating April 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 3677 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ATHENS-STG3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ATHENS-STG3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 270.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 222.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 286.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 155.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 ST1 Details Operating January 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 3668 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 136.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 110.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 139 MW |
| Minimum Load | 77.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 ST2 Details Operating January 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 3670 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 136.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 111.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 136.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 78.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 ST3 Details Operating January 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | 3677 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 136.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 109 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 121.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 76.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Generator CT1 Details Operating April 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 3668 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ATHENS-STG1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ATHENS-STG1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 270.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 218.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 272.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 153.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 CT2 Details Operating May 2004
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | 3670 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ATHENS-STG2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ATHENS-STG2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 270.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 221.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 273.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 155.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| 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 |
Athens Generating Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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