Overview
Kings Plaza Total Energy Plant (TEP) is a 12.8 MW gas-fired power plant in Brooklyn, New York, operated by Veolia North America. It provides district energy services to the Kings Plaza shopping center.
Kings Plaza Total Energy Plant (TEP) is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Brooklyn, New York, United States. With a capacity of 12.8 MW, it is a small-scale plant that serves the energy needs of the Kings Plaza shopping center and surrounding area. The plant is owned and operated by Veolia North America, a leading environmental services company. The plant operates on natural gas, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. As a combined heat and power (CHP) facility, it likely achieves higher efficiency by capturing waste heat for thermal use. The plant's operational status is active, and it falls under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies, complying with the Clean Air Act and local emissions standards. Kings Plaza TEP plays a key role in providing reliable and efficient energy to a major commercial hub in Brooklyn. Its district energy model reduces transmission losses and supports local grid stability. The plant's small scale and gas-fired technology contribute to lower emissions per unit of electricity compared to larger, older facilities, aligning with New York's climate goals.
Environmental context
Located in a densely populated urban area of Brooklyn, the plant's emissions of NOx and CO2 are subject to stringent local and federal regulations under the Clean Air Act. Its gas-fired technology produces lower SOx and particulate matter compared to coal plants. The plant's small capacity and CHP configuration reduce its overall environmental footprint, though proximity to residential areas requires careful monitoring of air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Kings Plaza Total Energy Plant is located in Brooklyn, New York, United States, at coordinates 40.6102, -73.9200.
It is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 12.8 MW, likely operating as a combined heat and power (CHP) facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Veolia North America, a company specializing in environmental services and energy management.
Gas power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for NOx and SO2, and may be subject to state-level emissions limits and greenhouse gas reporting requirements.
Combined heat and power (CHP) plants generate electricity and capture waste heat for thermal use, achieving higher overall efficiency (up to 80%) compared to separate generation, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.