Ravenswood Generating Station is NYC’s largest power plant. On the hottest days of the year, Ravenswood provides over 20% of the City’s electricity. For more than 60 years, Ravenswood has been a core piece of New York City’s electric infrastructure. 

Now, Ravenswood is on the cusp of transformation. Rise Light & Power, which manages and operates the plant, is working on a plan to transform the site into a green energy hub. By replacing the site’s 1960s-era fossil fuel generators with renewable energy, the Renewable Ravenswood plan envisions a major environmental justice victory for Western Queens, a just transition for its union workforce, and a reliable green energy future for all New Yorkers. 

Come learn about the past, present, and future of the Ravenswood Generating Station on this hard hat tour, and be one of the first members of the general public to visit this site!

Important: Tour availability and size are subject to change based on plant operations. Ticket holders must submit a photocopy of their passport or state-issued ID for a background check by 10/9 at 12 pm. Admission is not guaranteed.

Tour availability and size are subject to change based on plant operations. Ticket holders must submit a photocopy of their passport or state-issued ID for a background check by 10/9 at 12 pm and bring the ID on the day of the tour. Copies/photos of IDs and school or employer-issued identification will not be accepted.

The site tour includes traversing uneven surfaces, multiple flights of stairs, and up to one mile of walking. Dress appropriately. You will be visiting an operating industrial facility and should wear comfortable and sturdy shoes, long pants, long-sleeved shirt and/or jacket. You may come in contact with materials that can soil and stain clothing. We will be outdoors for much of your visit. Bring weather-appropriate gear. Do not wear high heels, open-toed shoes, loose clothing or loose jewelry.

Onsite, for your safety, you must follow instructions from staff carefully at all times: Do not touch equipment under any circumstances. Do not approach equipment or depart from the tour group without first consulting with staff. Take caution when walking on uneven surfaces. Please alert staff if you need to move more slowly; do not lag behind the group, and do not run to catch up.

Where necessary we will provide personal protective equipment, including hard hats, eye protection and hearing protection. Follow staff directions at all times for the use of personal protective equipment.

Photos are prohibited inside the facility.

No person under the age of 18 years old is allowed on site under any circumstances.

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