Richard M. Flynn Power Plant

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Richard M. Flynn Power Plant
CountryUnited States
LocationHoltsville, New York
Coordinates40°49′0.04″N 73°03′56.0″W / 40.8166778°N 73.065556°W / 40.8166778; -73.065556Coordinates: 40°49′0.04″N 73°03′56.0″W / 40.8166778°N 73.065556°W / 40.8166778; -73.065556
StatusOperational
Construction began ()
Operator(s)New York Power Authority
Power generation
Nameplate capacity164 MW
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The Richard M. Flynn Power Plant is a power plant in Holtsville, in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is operated by the New York Power Authority (NYPA).

Overview[]

The power plant is fueled by natural gas.[1][2] It has a nameplate capacity of 164 MW and is operated by the New York Power Authority.[1][3][4]

The plant is named after Richard M. Flynn, who had served as a chairman of the New York Power Authority.[5][6]

The electricity generated at the plant is distributed across Long Island via the Long Island Power Authority's electrical transmission network.[1]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b c "United States - Maps - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)". www.eia.gov. Archived from the original on 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  2. ^ Directors, Clarion Energy Content (2005-01-17). "NYPA's Richard M. Flynn power plant marks 100,000 hour milestone for generating unit". POWERGRID International. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  3. ^ "Electricity Data Browser". www.eia.gov. Archived from the original on 2018-02-10. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  4. ^ "New York Power Authority, Richard M Flynn Plant - Holtsville, NY - Electric Utility Services". www.industrynet.com. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  5. ^ Directors, Clarion Energy Content (2005-01-17). "NYPA's Richard M. Flynn power plant marks 100,000 hour milestone for generating unit". POWERGRID International. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  6. ^ McFadden, Robert D. (1993-11-21). "Power Authority Head Quits After Months of Criticism". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
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