Where is HVCC Cogen Plant?

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 HVCC Cogen Plant?

8 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns HVCC Cogen Plant?

EIA-860M names Hudson Valley Community College 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 HVCC Cogen Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Hudson Valley Community College 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 "HVCC Cogen Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is HVCC Cogen Plant still running?

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

HVCC Cogen Plant

HVCC Cogen Plant is a 8 MW natural gas power plant in Rensselaer County, New York, operated by Hudson Valley Community College. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside NYISO. Its units entered service between 2004 and 2005.

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: 8.1 MW; 7.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 2004–2005
EIA plant ID: 58186

Where it is

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County: Rensselaer County, New York
Coordinates: 42.6969, -73.68
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Hudson Valley Community College
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (5) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 6 MW, Petroleum 2 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Hudson Valley Community College reports to EIA →

HVCC Cogen Plant: FAQ

Where is HVCC Cogen Plant?: 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 HVCC Cogen Plant?: 8 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns HVCC Cogen Plant?: EIA-860M names Hudson Valley Community College 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 HVCC Cogen Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Hudson Valley Community College 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 "HVCC Cogen Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is HVCC Cogen Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.