Charles Poletti is a oil power plant in New York.
| Plant Name | Charles Poletti |
|---|---|
| Operator | New York Power Authority |
| City | Astoria |
| County | Queens County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 11105 |
| Coordinates | 40.77639, -73.91083 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Petroleum Liquids | Residual Oil | 883 MW | Retired | 1977 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.