LA BREA
SubstationCalifornia · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
At a glance
LA BREA is an electric transmission substation in California, on SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 8 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #302772 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
| #306510 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
| #307213 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
| #308646 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 5.3 mi |
| #310888 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 5.3 mi |
| #311050 | 138 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
| #311180 | 138 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
| #313131 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LA BREA, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATION L (SCATTERGOOD) | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.9 |
| STATION E (TOLUCA) | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.6 |
| Broadway (CA) | Brownfield | CA | Los Angeles County | 66 kV | 167 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.4 |
| STATION M(VALLEY) | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.7 |
| AIRWAY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.3 |
| HUNTINGTON BEACH | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.0 |
| HAYNES | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 60.9 |
| RINALDI | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 60.9 |
How does LA BREA compare with other substations in California?
California has 4,260 substation records in HIFLD, of which 3,003 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 697 named substations in the state are in LA BREA's 115–229 kV band (23% of named stations). 428 sit in a higher band. 44 named substations in California operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 69 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at LA BREA?
The 8 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 31.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near LA BREA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Los Angeles County, Orange County. The California average across 8,490 scored sites is 45.4. 1,573 of those California sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is LA BREA substation?
LA BREA has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so LA BREA is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to LA BREA substation?
8 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LA BREA in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 31.4 miles.
Who owns LA BREA substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at LA BREA belong to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is LA BREA substation located?
LA BREA is in California at 33.9892, -118.3593. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Los Angeles County, Orange County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LA BREA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LA BREA. The highest-scoring is STATION L (SCATTERGOOD) at 63/100. Across California, the average DC Readiness score is 45.4.
Other 138 kV substations in California
- STATION D (FAIRFAX)· 8 lines
- WILMINGTON (STATION C)· 8 lines
- GRAMERCY· 6 lines
- SOUTH BAY· 6 lines
- CARLTON HILLS TAP· 4 lines
- IMPERIAL TERMINAL TOWER· 4 lines
- STATION N (AIRPORT)· 4 lines
- HALLDALE· 3 lines
- All named substations in California· 3,003 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in California· 8,490 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in California
- Substations by state
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “LA BREA substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/la-brea-2e5f3d38 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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