September 6, 2020, 9pm LOS ANGELES (September 6, 2020)–As of 9pm, LADWP crews had restored power to 77,000 LADWP customers since extreme temperatures began on Saturday, September 5th. Crews continue working to restore power to 70,000 customers across the city this evening as today’s record-setting heat caused outages. The intense heat storm that hit Los […]
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September 6, 2020: LADWP Heat Storm Power Outage 10 A.M. Update
Sunday, September 6, 2020 10AM Our crews made a lot of progress overnight restoring power outages. As of 10 am Sunday, we have approximately 7,000 customers affected and have restored more than 37,000 customers since yesterday evening, when temperatures and energy demand soared. Many of the remaining power outages are small and localized, which take more time for repairs to progress. The most […]
A Second Statewide Flex Alert Issued After a weekend of Extreme Heat
LOS ANGELES (August 16, 2020)–After a weekend of extreme heat and more high temperatures in the forecast, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has issued a statewide flex alert beginning today from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and extending through Wednesday. A flex alert is a call for voluntary electricity conservation during peak hours to lessen the strain on […]
Cynthia McClain-Hill Elected President of LA Board of Water and Power Commissioners, Susana Reyes Elected Vice President
Photo by Art Mochizuki Mel Levine Steps Down as Board President after Record Seven-year Term (July 28, 2020)–Attorney and public policy strategist Cynthia McClain-Hill was elected today as President of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, and Commissioner Susana Reyes, a retired LADWP customer service director for low-income programs and sustainability advisor to Mayor […]
Los Angeles is #1 Nationwide in Solar for Third Consecutive Year
Photo by Art Mochizuki L.A. has ranked first among U.S. cities for installed solar six of the last seven years in Shining Cities report (July 23, 2020)–The City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) have once again been recognized as nationwide leaders in fostering the installation of solar […]
Upholstery Shop Switches from Seat Covers to Face Covers During COVID-19
LOS ANGELES (May 6, 2020)–Upholstery has always been a reliable place to find loose change, after-dinner mints and paper clips. Recently, LADWP searched around in upholstery and came up with a great idea. During the COVID-19 emergency, face masks are essential. They’re also in high demand. LADWP crews, especially those in the Power System who […]
