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Former Con Edison Manufactured Gas Plants

We’re working closely with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Department of Health to test and remediate, where appropriate, sites that many years ago were home to manufactured gas plants.

History

Operating from the early 1800s to mid-1900s, these plants used whale oil, rosin, coal, or a mixture of coal, oil, and water, to produce a gas that could be distributed and used as fuel. However, some of the byproducts of gas production, such as coal tar (oily waste containing chemicals) are potentially hazardous to human health and the environment.

There are approximately 300 former manufactured gas plants in New York State, and 51 of these New York sites are on properties we own or used to own.

We’ve been investigating and remediating many of these sites, working with experienced independent experts as well as state and local agencies. We also make sure to quickly address any concerns of residents and business owners who may be affected.

In-Progress Site Updates and Documentation

Manufactured Gas Plant Site Locations and Status

In-Progress Sites

Completed Sites

Cedar Street Works

286 Water Street

Central Avenue Works

173rd Street MGP

East 11th Street Works

Broadway/Dyckman Station

East 14th Street Works

Canal Street

East 17th Street and East 19th Street (ST)

Cross/Little Street

East 21st Street MGP (PCV)

East 137th Street Works

East 99th Street Works

East 32nd Street Station

East 108th Street Holder

East 39th Street Works

East 111th Street Works

East 175th Street Station

East 115th Street Works

Greenburgh Station

East 138th Street Works

Kingsbridge Station

Farrington Gasholder

Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers

Farrington Street MGP

Portchester

Hastings on Hudson MGP

Roosevelt Street Station

Hester Street Works

Tarrytown (Leaseway)

Hunts Point MGP

West 65th Street

Ludlow Street Works

West 132nd Street

Ossining Works

Hunts Point Compressor

Pemart Avenue Works

Pelham Works

Rye Gas Works

Purdy St

Unionport Works

Saw Mill River Station

West 18th Street

West 42nd Street Works

West 45th Street Works

W. 58th St

Woodworth Avenue Works

York Avenue Station

Zerega Avenue Station

Contact us with questions or concerns

walshb@conEd.com

Contact us with questions or concerns

kaiserk@conEd.com