New York Power Authority, Small Power Plant

This is an emergency power plant which was built in 2006. It is run by the New York Power Authority. At this site are two natural gas generators which generate a substantial amount of energy. There are concerns among local residents that the rates of cancer may rise in children living on the street nearby, particularly of concern are those children living within a block. These plants are part of New York’s Zero Net Emissions program. It is important to note however, that these plants are not zero emitters and this mitigation calculation is done on a statewide basis.