https://www.akrf.com/services/air-quality/projects/rikers-island-cogeneration-facility/
The Rikers Island prison complex has experienced several power outages in the past few years. These recurring power outages led to the installation of numerous back-up diesel-fueled generators and their operation for extended periods of time. While these units are adequate for emergency situations, the generators are not configured to provide full redundancy. Therefore, the New York City Department of Correction (NYCDOC) proposed to construct and operate a new cogeneration facility on Rikers Island to reduce the need for off-site power to a minimum.