Dive Summary:

• NRG Energy Inc. announced Friday that its 550-megawatt (MW) El Segundo natural gas-fired power plant near Los Angeles has entered service.
• The new plant delivers half of its generating capacity in less than 10 minutes and the balance in less than one hour, which is increasingly needed as California integrates more intermittent renewables.
• Due to its post-SONGS power needs, Southern California Edison (SCE) will buy power from NRG's plant in a 10-year purchase agreement.

From the article:

“The new plant relies on reclaimed water for its air-cooled operation, reducing the use of potable water at the site by nearly 90 percent.”