# Empire Generating Company: hydraulic oil spill (250 gallons) in Rensselaer, NY

**Score:** 40/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Site | Empire Generating Company |
| Spill number | 2602341 |
| Location | 75 Riverside Ave, Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, 12144 |
| Material | hydraulic oil |
| Quantity | 250 gallons |
| Source | New York State DEC Spill Incidents database (data.ny.gov) |
| Cause | Equipment Failure |
| Spill date | 2026-06-11 |
| Reported | 2026-06-11 |
| Status | Closed 2026-07-02 |

## Why this score
- Petroleum spill.
- 250 gallons reported.

Source: New York State DEC Spill Incidents database (data.ny.gov) (https://data.ny.gov/d/u44d-k5fk). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T06:06:26.485Z.
From the NYS DEC Spill Incidents database. A report records what was called in; quantities are as reported and may be estimates. Residences, roads and unnamed locations are excluded. Verify status with DEC.