Where is Covanta Hempstead?

In Nassau County, New York (NY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Covanta Hempstead?

79 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Covanta Hempstead?

EIA-860M names Covanta Hempstead Company as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Covanta Hempstead LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Covanta Hempstead Company here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covanta Hempstead LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Covanta Hempstead still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Covanta Hempstead

Covanta Hempstead is a 79 MW biomass power plant in Nassau County, New York, operated by Covanta Hempstead Company. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside NYISO. Its unit entered service in 1989.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 78.6 MW; 71.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 10642

Where it is

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County: Nassau County, New York
Coordinates: 40.7389, -73.5906
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Covanta Hempstead Company
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Municipal Solid Waste
Status: Operating

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Covanta Hempstead: FAQ

Where is Covanta Hempstead?: In Nassau County, New York (NY). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Covanta Hempstead?: 79 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Covanta Hempstead?: EIA-860M names Covanta Hempstead Company as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Covanta Hempstead LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Covanta Hempstead Company here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covanta Hempstead LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Covanta Hempstead still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.