Kensico is a hydroelectric power plant in New York.
| Plant Name | Kensico |
|---|---|
| Operator | New York Power Authority |
| City | Valhalla |
| County | Westchester County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 10595 |
| Coordinates | 41.08510, -73.77480 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.0 MW | Retired | 1983 |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.0 MW | Retired | 1983 |
| 3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | Water | 1.0 MW | Retired | 1983 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
Hydroelectric plants spin turbines using falling or flowing water — typically from a dam-impounded reservoir. They are dispatchable, long-lived, and emission-free at the point of generation, though large reservoirs can disrupt rivers and ecosystems and methane can be released from flooded vegetation.