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New York power
Produced 3.4 gigawatt-hours of electricity in 2024 — enough electricity for about 340 homes for a year.*
Air quality & health in Genesee County
Genesee County has a population of 57,529. Across five conditions the American Lung Association tracks — childhood asthma, adult asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease — it reports a combined 12,203 cases in the county.
No ozone or particle pollution grades are available for this county in the most recent report. The figures above describe how many residents live with conditions sensitive to air quality — not measured pollution levels.
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to certain health conditions, particularly for children and older adults. Where electricity comes from affects how much combustion pollution is produced on the grid.
These figures describe the county as a whole and are not specific to this facility. Sources: American Lung Association – State of the Air (New York); U.S. EPA Air Quality Index.
The story behind this New York power plant
New York has 100 natural gas plants in this category, and the Batavia Power Plant, at 163 Cedar St in Genesee County, ranks #91 of 100 by 2024 electricity produced. It began operating in 1992 and is owned by Seneca Power Partners LP.
Its 3 generators have a combined capacity of 67.3 MW, meaning the most power they can deliver at one moment. In 2024 the plant produced 3.4 gigawatt-hours, a gigawatt-hour being a large unit for measuring electricity over time, which is about 340 homes’ worth of yearly use. It uses a combined cycle design, where waste heat from burning gas is captured to make extra electricity.
Generation profile
The plant can produce 67 megawatts of electricity at once, across 3 generating units. In 2024 it produced 3.4 gigawatt-hours in total, which works out to about 1% of what it could have produced running flat out all year — the pattern of a plant that runs only during periods of high demand.
Nearby places worth exploring
Batavia sits midway between Buffalo and Rochester, in part of western New York known for its farm country. Darien Lake amusement park is a short drive away, and both cities offer plenty to see for a day trip.
Local school district
Batavia City School District
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* Homes-powered and emissions comparisons are annual estimates based on national averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. “Homes powered” describes a quantity of electricity, not direct service to specific households. How we calculate this.
