During the 1950s, the construction of the Tappan Zee Bridge and several major highways spurred a dramatic increase in population in the lower Hudson Valley. Between 1950 and 1990, population nearly tripled, and major industrial, commercial, and office complexes took root, turning semi-rural countryside into a bustling community in the New York City metropolitan area.
The Bowline Generating Plant was built in 1974 to support this growth. Located in West Haverstraw, New York, 35 miles from New York City, the plant uses natural gas and oil to generate a baseload of electricity — enough to power approximately 1.1 million homes.
Power Points
- Began service in 1974; Mirant acquired in 1999
- Number of employees: 72
- Contact:
Bill Metzger, plant manager
140 Samsondale Ave
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Telephone: 845 786 8075
- Location: New York City area in West Haverstraw, New York
- Capacity: 1,125 megawatts
- Equivalent number of homes served: 1,125,000
- Fuel: Natural gas, oil
- Customers: New York Independent System Operator
- Ownership: Mirant 100%