Overview
59th Street is a 17.1 MW gas power plant in New York City, operated by Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc. It provides electricity to the Manhattan grid.
59th Street is a gas-fired power plant located in New York City, New York, United States. With a capacity of 17.1 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the city's dense power generation network. The plant is owned and operated by Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc, a major utility serving the New York metropolitan area. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. As a gas power plant, it likely uses combustion turbine or reciprocating engine technology typical for smaller peaking or distributed generation units. The facility is subject to US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and possibly the Acid Rain Program for NOx emissions. 59th Street plays a role in supporting grid reliability in Manhattan, an area with high electricity demand. Its location in a densely populated urban center means it must comply with stringent local and state environmental regulations. The plant contributes to the city's energy mix, which increasingly incorporates renewable sources and energy efficiency measures.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil, but it still contributes to urban air quality concerns. Located in a densely populated area of New York City, the facility must adhere to strict emission limits under the Clean Air Act and local air quality regulations. Its small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint, but its urban siting requires careful management of local pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The 59th Street power plant is located in New York City, New York, United States, at coordinates 40.771300, -73.991200.
59th Street is a gas power plant, meaning it generates electricity by burning natural gas.
The plant is owned and operated by Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc, a major utility serving the New York metropolitan area.
The 59th Street power plant has a capacity of 17.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
Gas power plants in the US are subject to the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for pollutants like NOx and SO2, and may also be covered under the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).