Project Overview

Cricket Valley Energy Center (CVEC) is a state-of-the-art, natural gas-fired power in Dover, New York with the capacity to power 1 million homes. CVEC was first proposed to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) in 2009 and was fully permitted in 2013 and operational in 2020.

The development of CVEC was initiated with a robust, pre-construction program of public outreach and engagement that sought public input and included such initiatives as Advisory Working Groups on topics of concern to residents in the project area, regular newsletter publications, and public meetings.

Currently, CVEC’s Title V Air Pollution Control Permit is being renewed to continue operating in compliance with State and Federal air quality standards. Please visit our Permitting page to learn more.

Cricket Valley Energy Center’s Environmental Commitment

Environmental responsibility is a core principle at CVEC. The natural gas-fired facility uses state-of-the art combined-cycle natural gas turbine (CCGT) technology, making CVEC among the most efficient electricity producers in New York. Please visit the Responsibly and Reliably Powering New York page and watch the video below to learn about why and how the CVEC facility uses natural gas to produce low emission, reliable energy.

In addition to creating low-emissions fuel with natural gas, the CVEC team is committed to protecting its local environment. The CVEC facility uses a zero-liquid discharge system so that no wastewater is released to the area surrounding the site. Additionally, the facility uses a stormwater management plan that includes native landscaping and rain gardens to minimize any effect of rainfall runoff.