Where is Castleton Energy Center?

In Rensselaer 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 Castleton Energy Center?

72 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Castleton Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Fortistar Castleton Power 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 Castleton Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Fortistar Castleton Power 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 "Castleton Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Castleton Energy Center still running?

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

Castleton Energy Center

Castleton Energy Center is a 72 MW natural gas power plant in Rensselaer County, New York, operated by Fortistar Castleton Power. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside NYISO. Its units entered service in 1992.

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: 72 MW; 67 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1992
EIA plant ID: 10190

Where it is

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County: Rensselaer County, New York
Coordinates: 42.5375, -73.7433
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Fortistar Castleton Power
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Fortistar Castleton Power reports to EIA →

Castleton Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Castleton Energy Center?: In Rensselaer 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 Castleton Energy Center?: 72 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Castleton Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Fortistar Castleton Power 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 Castleton Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Fortistar Castleton Power 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 "Castleton Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Castleton Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.