Lockport Energy Associates
Lockport Energy Associates, L.P.Niagara County
Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. owns and operates a natural-gas-fired combined-cycle cogeneration facility in Lockport, Niagara County, New York. The facility, identified as generator LEA1, has approximately 221 MW of capacity and began commercial operation on July 8, 1992. It produces electricity sold to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and process steam sold to the adjacent General Motors Western New York Lockport Components plant. The facility comprises three General Electric P-6541B Frame 6 combustion turbine generators, three heat recovery steam generators, and one steam turbine generator, along with an auxiliary boiler and three starting diesel engines.
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EIA plant 54041 · Inventory for Sep 2026.
| Generator | Technology | Status | Power (MW) | Energy (MWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Operating | 48.7 | Unknown |
| GEN2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Operating | 48.7 | Unknown |
| GEN3 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Operating | 48.7 | Unknown |
| GEN4 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | Operating | 75.2 |
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Current generator records and technology attributes reported through EIA-860.
| Generator | Capacity | Technology | Operation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | 48.7 MW 47 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle CT | Jul 1992 | Operating |
| GEN2 | 48.7 MW 47 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle CT | Jul 1992 | Operating |
| GEN3 | 48.7 MW 47 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle CT | Jul 1992 | Operating |
| GEN4 | 75.2 MW 78 MW summer | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle CA | Sep 1992 | Operating |
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EIA-860 lists generator GEN1, generator GEN2, generator GEN3 with this operating date.
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The Lockport cogeneration facility began commercial operation on July 8, 1992. Electricity was sold to New York State Electric and Gas Corporation (NYSEG), and electricity and steam were sold to the Harrison Radiator Division of General Motors Corporation.
EIA-860 lists generator GEN4 with this operating date.
The New York Public Service Commission issued an order granting Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and providing for lightened and incidental regulation of both electric and steam operations.
Lockport Energy Associates, L.P., LEA A4 LLC, Lockport Power Cogeneration LLC, and LEA LP IV LLC filed a joint petition with the New York PSC seeking a declaratory ruling regarding the proposed transfer of a combined 24.3% limited-partnership interest in LEA to LEA A4 LLC. The filing stated that the transferred interests were passive and that Harbinger Independent Power Fund I LLC would exit as an owner.
The New York Public Service Commission approved Lockport Energy Associates, L.P. and Castleton Power, LLC to enter into aggregate indebtedness of up to $200 million. The stated purpose was to cross-collateralize debt with affiliated interests and maintain access to capital. The approval allowed flexibility regarding financing entities, payment terms, and amounts financed up to the aggregate cap.
Lockport Energy Associates, L.P., Castleton Power, LLC, and Castleport Power, LLC filed a verified joint petition with the New York Public Service Commission seeking a declaratory ruling regarding the proposed transfer of 100% of LEA's indirect ownership interests to Castleport Power, LLC. The petition sought approval or a finding that further review under PSL Sections 70 and 83 was not required. The available case record indicates this is a filed petition and does not establish that the transaction closed by the document-verification date (July 25, 2026).
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Lockport Energy Associates reports 221.3 MW natural gas of operating nameplate capacity. These technology ratings do not establish a common export limit. Source: EIA Sep 2026.
Lockport Energy Associates is a Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle facility in Niagara County, NY, participating in the NYISO market.
Lockport Energy Associates is in Niagara County, NY, inside the NYISO balancing area.
Lockport Energy Associates is operated by Lockport Energy Associates LP according to the EIA generator inventory. Reporting membership does not by itself establish ultimate ownership.
Lockport Energy Associates reported 39.5 GWh over the twelve months to 2024-12. Figures are net generation as filed to EIA-923.
By capacity, Lockport Energy Associates ranks #405 of 540 operating plants of the same technology nationally. It ranks #15 of 39 in NY.
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