Small Natural Gas Power Plants
The 2023-24 Enacted State Budget calls for NYPA to deactivate its small plants in New York City and Long Island by the end of 2030 if emissions from replacement resources will not cause more than a minimal increase in air pollution in disadvantaged communities and if they are not needed to maintain reliable electric service.
Well before the law passed in 2023, NYPA had begun to explore ways to retire its small plants and reuse these sites, including options to replace them with battery energy storage.
In May of 2025, NYPA issued its Small Natural Gas Power Plant Transition Plan. Key components of the plan include conducting detailed emissions and air quality assessments with the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), and working with the NYISO, Con Edison, and LIPA to assess system reliability impacts, and actively engaging with local communities and stakeholders. The plan will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain system reliability, paving the way for a resilient and sustainable energy future for New York State. Read the plan
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