E.F. Barrett Power Station
The E.F. Barrett Power Station (also known as the Island Park Energy Center) is a power plant in and on Barnum Island in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is operated by National Grid USA.
| E.F. Barrett Power Station | |
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| Country | United States |
| Location | Barnum Island, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°36′55.6″N 73°38′51.0″W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | |
| Operator(s) | National Grid USA |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 669.2 MW |
Overview
The power plant is fueled by natural gas. It has a nameplate capacity of 669.2 MW and is operated by National Grid USA.[1][2][3]
The electricity generated at the plant is distributed across Long Island via the Long Island Power Authority's electrical transmission network.[4]
The plant was re-powered in the 2010s and its capacity was increased.[4]
The Transcontinental Pipeline terminates at the Island Park Energy Center.[1][5][6]
See also
References
- "United States - Maps - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)". www.eia.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- "Electricity Data Browser". www.eia.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- "EF Barrett Power Station Project - Island Park Energy". islandparkenergy.com. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- "National Grid to repower, up capacity of Barrett plant on Long Island | Transmission Intelligence Service". www.transmissionhub.com. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- "National Grid presses state for new gas pipeline". Newsday. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- "Transco". Williams Companies. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
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