Environment in Rensselaer, NY
Air quality, water systems, and environmental sites
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
2
Pop. Served
9,471
Violations (5yr)
4
Greenhouse Gas Emitters
Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)Facilities Reporting
2
Total CO₂e
1.2M MT
Top Emitter
Empire Generating Co, LLC
1.2M MT CO₂e
Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (under10k)
| Facility | Sector | CO₂e (MT) |
|---|---|---|
Empire Generating Co, LLC Empire Acquisition Llc | Power Plants | 1,219,364 |
Rensselaer Cogen Riverview Investment Holding Llc | Power Plants | 11,902 |
Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.
There are 2 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.2M metric tons of CO₂e.