Jamaica Bay Peaking

Jamaica Bay Peaking is a 61 MW oil-fired power plant in Queens County, New York, operated by Jamaica Bay Peaking Facility, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside NYISO. Its unit entered service in 2003.

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
60.5 MW
47.3 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2003
EIA plant ID
56141

Where it is

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County
Queens County, New York
Coordinates
40.6097, -73.7622
Balancing authority
NYIS
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Jamaica Bay Peaking Facility, LLC
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Operating

Every plant Jamaica Bay Peaking Facility, LLC reports to EIA →

Jamaica Bay Peaking: FAQ

Where is Jamaica Bay Peaking?
In Queens 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 Jamaica Bay Peaking?
61 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Jamaica Bay Peaking?
EIA-860M names Jamaica Bay Peaking Facility, 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 Jamaica Bay Peaking LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Jamaica Bay Peaking Facility, 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 "Jamaica Bay Peaking LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Jamaica Bay Peaking still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.