AES Redondo Beach LLC - Gas Power Plant in Redondo Beach, California, USA

AES Redondo Beach LLC is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Redondo Beach, California, United States. With a capacity of 821.4 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale plant within the US power sector, contributing to the regional electricity grid. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as programs like the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a gas-fired facility, it utilizes combined cycle or simple cycle technology typical of modern gas plants, offering lower CO2 emissions per MWh compared to coal-fired generation. Located near the Pacific coast in a densely populated area of Southern California, the plant plays a key role in meeting local electricity demand. Its operational status and capacity support grid reliability, while its fuel type aligns with the region's transition toward cleaner energy sources.

The plant's gas-fired operation results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal plants, but its proximity to the Los Angeles metropolitan area raises considerations for local air quality under the EPA's NAAQS. The facility's age and technology (subcritical vs. supercritical vs. Typical gas plants in the region employ modern emission controls. Its coastal location may also involve water use for cooling, subject to state and federal regulations.