Indian Point Energy Center (IPEC) is a three-unit nuclear power plant station located in Buchanan, New York just south of Peekskill. It sits on the east bank of the Hudson River, 25 miles north of New York City. The plant generates over 2,000 megawatts (MW_e) of electrical power. For reference, the record peak energy consumption of New York City and Westchester County(The Con Edison Service Territory) was set during a seven-day heat wave on July 19, 2013 at 13,322 megawatts. Electrical energy consumption varies greatly with time of day and season.