Overview
LADWP Distributing Station No. 792 is an operational substation in Los Angeles, California, owned and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. It handles voltages of 34.5 kV and 4.8 kV, serving the local grid.
LADWP Distributing Station No. 792 is a substation located in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is owned and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest municipal utility in the country. The facility is operational and plays a role in distributing electricity within the LADWP service area. The substation operates at voltage levels of 34.5 kV and 4.8 kV, typical for distribution substations that step down transmission voltages for local distribution. As part of LADWP's network, it adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and is subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight for wholesale electricity markets. The substation likely uses conventional switchgear and transformers common in urban distribution systems. This substation supports the electrical infrastructure of Los Angeles, a densely populated urban area with high electricity demand. Its location in a major city underscores its importance for grid stability and reliability. The facility contributes to LADWP's goal of providing safe and reliable power to over 4 million residents and businesses in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban environment in Los Angeles, where heat island effects and air quality concerns are prevalent. Electrical infrastructure like this substation can influence local microclimates through heat dissipation and electromagnetic fields. The facility's age and technology level affect its environmental footprint, with newer equipment potentially offering better efficiency and lower emissions. LADWP's grid integration with renewable energy sources also impacts the substation's operational context.
Frequently asked questions
LADWP Distributing Station No. 792 is located in Los Angeles, California, United States, at coordinates 34.167311, -118.588654.
It is a substation that steps down transmission voltages (34.5 kV and 4.8 kV) for distribution to local customers, operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
The substation is owned and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the municipal utility serving Los Angeles.
As part of the US power grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. LADWP also follows California state utility regulations.
The substation operates at 34.5 kV and 4.8 kV, typical for distribution substations in urban areas.