Overview
EL SEGUNDO GENERATING STATION is an operational operations center in El Segundo, California, managing utility infrastructure for the Los Angeles County region. It supports grid reliability and energy distribution under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
EL SEGUNDO GENERATING STATION is an operations center located at 301 VISTA DEL MAR in El Segundo, California, within Los Angeles County. As a facility in the Utility Operations sector, it plays a role in managing and coordinating energy generation and distribution activities for the regional grid. The facility is operational and serves a densely populated urban area with significant energy demands. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection, which mandate cybersecurity and reliability measures for grid operators. Its NAICS codes (221112, 221118, 221119, 221122) indicate involvement in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. Typical operations centers of this scale manage multiple generation assets and coordinate with regional transmission organizations. Environmental and operational significance includes supporting grid stability for the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which has a diverse energy mix including natural gas, renewables, and imports. The facility's coastal location in El Segundo also places it within a region with air quality management considerations, aligning with California's stringent environmental regulations for utility operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the South Coast Air Basin, an area with strict air quality regulations due to historical smog issues. Utility operations centers in California must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and regional air district rules. The site's proximity to the Pacific Ocean also involves considerations for coastal zone management and potential impacts on marine ecosystems, though specific environmental permits are not detailed.
Frequently asked questions
EL SEGUNDO GENERATING STATION is located at 301 VISTA DEL MAR, El Segundo, California 90245, in Los Angeles County, United States.
It is an operations center for utility operations, managing and coordinating electric power generation, transmission, and distribution activities for the regional grid.
As a U.S. utility operations center, it must comply with NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection, ensuring cybersecurity and reliability of the bulk power system.
The NAICS codes 221112, 221118, 221119, and 221122 indicate involvement in fossil fuel electric power generation, other electric power generation, and electric power distribution, reflecting its role in the energy supply chain.
As an operations center, it monitors and controls generation assets, coordinates with transmission operators, and helps maintain stable electricity supply for the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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