SYLMAR WEST
SubstationCalifornia · LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER
At a glance
SYLMAR WEST is an electric transmission substation in California, on LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #303018 | 230 kV | LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER | IN SERVICE | 10.5 mi |
| #303144 | 230 kV | LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #303918 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 11.8 mi |
| #304262 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 11.8 mi |
| #305105 | 230 kV | LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #306398 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 27.6 mi |
| #310161 | 230 kV | LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #310253 | 230 kV | LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #311297 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 25.6 mi |
| #312402 | 66 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SYLMAR WEST, 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 |
| RINALDI | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 60.9 |
| VINCENT | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 59.8 |
| UCLA So Campus Cogen Project | Brownfield | CA | Los Angeles County | 230 kV | 15 MW | 7.6 yrs | 58.9 |
How does SYLMAR WEST 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. 384 named substations in the state are in SYLMAR WEST's 230–344 kV band (13% of named stations). 44 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 SYLMAR WEST?
The 10 connected lines listed above are owned by LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. Line voltages range from 66 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 99.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near SYLMAR WEST score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Los Angeles 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 SYLMAR WEST substation?
SYLMAR WEST has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so SYLMAR WEST is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SYLMAR WEST substation?
11 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SYLMAR WEST in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 66 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 99.5 miles.
Who owns SYLMAR WEST substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SYLMAR WEST belong to LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER, and others to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SYLMAR WEST substation located?
SYLMAR WEST is in California at 34.3110, -118.4893. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Los Angeles County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SYLMAR WEST substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SYLMAR WEST. The highest-scoring is STATION L (SCATTERGOOD) at 63/100. Across California, the average DC Readiness score is 45.4.
Other 230 kV substations in California
- NEWARK· 30 lines
- COTTONWOOD· 21 lines
- RIO OSO· 20 lines
- BELLOTA· 19 lines
- ELLIS· 18 lines
- PITTSBURG· 18 lines
- EL CENTRO· 17 lines
- MOORPARK· 17 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, “SYLMAR WEST substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/sylmar-west-f2e188f4 (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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