ECGS Unit 4 Westinghouse Turbine Inspection
Summary
SCH Number
2026070501
Public Agency
Imperial Irrigation District
Document Title
ECGS Unit 4 Westinghouse Turbine Inspection
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/14/2026
Document Description
The ECGS Unit 4 Westinghouse Turbine has been in commercial operation since 1968, providing approximately 70 MW of capacity, energy, and ancillary services to the IID Balancing Authority. Unit 4 has accumulated approximately 93,725 hours of operation since its last overhaul.
Contact Information
Name
Jeremy Brooks
Agency Name
Imperial Irrigation District
Job Title
Environmental Compliance
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
El Centro
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Zip
92243
Other Location Info
485 E. Villa Avenue
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorical exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities) because it consists of the routine maintenance, inspection, and minor repair of existing public utility structures and mechanical equipment (the unit 4 turbine-generator). All activities will occur entirely within the established facility footprint of the El Centro Generating Station.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, Section 15302: Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities) because it consists of the routine maintenance, inspection, and minor repair of existing public utility structures and mechanical equipment (te Unit 4 turbine-generator). All activities will occur entirely within the established facililty footprint of the El Centro Generating Station.
County Clerk
Imperial
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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