Review of a Proposed 1100 MW Power Plant in Brooklyn, New York

Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
Greenpoint Williamsburg Waterfront Task Force
Completed November 2003

Synapse reviewed TransGas Energy’s proposal to build an 1100 MW combustion turbine facility on the East River in Brooklyn, New York.  Among the issues addressed by Synapse was whether the proposed plant would produce economic, environmental, and reliability benefits for the electric systems in New York City and/or New York State.  Project completed in November 2003.