Where is West Babylon?

In Suffolk 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 West Babylon?

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

Who owns West Babylon?

EIA-860M names National Grid Generation LLC 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 West Babylon LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — National Grid Generation LLC 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 "West Babylon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is West Babylon still running?

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

West Babylon

West Babylon is a 52 MW oil-fired power plant in Suffolk County, New York, operated by National Grid Generation LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside NYISO. Its unit entered service in 1971.

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: 52.4 MW; 49.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1971
EIA plant ID: 2521

Where it is

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County: Suffolk County, New York
Coordinates: 40.6955, -73.3486
Balancing authority: NYIS
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: National Grid Generation LLC
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

Every plant National Grid Generation LLC reports to EIA →

West Babylon: FAQ

Where is West Babylon?: In Suffolk 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 West Babylon?: 52 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns West Babylon?: EIA-860M names National Grid Generation LLC 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 West Babylon LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — National Grid Generation LLC 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 "West Babylon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is West Babylon still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.