Indeck Yerkes Energy Center
1 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150Plant Summary Information
Indeck Yerkes Energy Center is ranked #67 out of 116 natural gas power plants in New York in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Indeck Yerkes Energy Center is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Indeck Yerkes Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Indeck-Yerkes Ltd Partnership |
| Location | Erie County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 30.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 322.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,512 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,274 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 832 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #67 out of 116 New York Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Indeck Yerkes Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Indeck Yerkes Energy Center (50451) |
| Plant Address | 1 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 |
| Utility | Indeck-Yerkes Ltd Partnership (9243) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.9671, -78.9182 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 30.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 87-39-003 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-190-000 |
| 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 | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NATIONAL FUEL GAS DIST NY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1989
| 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 |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 23781 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 23781 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 43.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 42 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 43.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 56.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 41.8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 54.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating December 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1989 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Indeck Yerkes Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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