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Long Island's big six powerhouses

Published: June 4, 2010 4:59 PM

The KeySpan Energy Northport Power Station.

Photo credit: Photo by Kevin P. Coughlin | The KeySpan Energy Northport Power Station.

Here are the powerhouses of Long Island. Nearly every volt of power that comes into our homes comes from one of these six plants. But they are antiques. Some of them will need to be retrofitted for this century and the others will be retired.Northport Power Station

Opened: 1967-77Capacity: 1,540 megawattsFuel types: Oil and natural gasPlan: Fix it. Upgrade to modern, efficient plant. Needs...

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