The East River Generating Station produces both electricity and steam to serve Con Edison customers. This tour will allow the participant to take a guided walk through a power facility that was built in the 1920s and upgraded over the years. Located at the edge of the East Village in Manhattan, the design and appearance of the facility is very much driven by the adage "form follows function." The various functions of the facility—making electricity, generating high pressure steam, safely and reliably serving customers—dictate the configuration and design of the station.

An OHNY ticket alone does not guarantee admission to this tour. Only United States or Canadian citizens or holders of a U.S. permanent residency card may participate. Ticket holders must present their original, valid state or federal government-issued ID at the entrance to the tour that confirms their citizenship or permanent residency status, such as a Passport, Passport Card, or REAL ID. (Non-REAL ID driver's licenses and other state and municipal IDs will not be accepted.) Photos or photocopies will not be accepted.

Participants must arrive wearing long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles.

Participants will be required to wear a hard hat, protective goggles, and hearing protection; this material will be provided at the tour site.

Participants must be capable of walking approximately 1 mile and climbing 5 flights of stairs. Participants must be capable of tolerating brief moments of high temperatures.

Photographic opportunities will be limited.

Participants must be 18 or older and must sign a liability waiver.