Carr Street Generating Station is a 122.6 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Carr Street Generating Sta LP. Commissioned in 1993, the facility also has the capability to utilize oil as a secondary fuel source. It ranks as the 867th largest gas plant in the United States. With 122.6 MW, it accounts for 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW across the country. The U.S. has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Carr Street is about 1/35th the size. Gas-fired power generation is crucial in the U.S. energy landscape, supplying approximately 40% of the nation's electricity. The Carr Street facility contributes to the energy supply in New York, where natural gas is increasingly used to complement renewable energy sources. It is situated about 80 km east of Syracuse in Central New York.
33 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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