More Than Two Dozen Expert LADWP Electrical Workers and Electrical & Line Assistance Mechanics Lend Assistance to Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital to Repair Hospital’s Internal Electrical Equipment LOS ANGELES (August 22, 2023)—Nearly 30 LADWP electrical staff reported to the site of the Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital (AHWM) power failure in Boyle Heights, and […]
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LADWP Crews Prepare for Severe Weather Forecasted from Hurricane Hilary, Angelenos Reminded to Use Caution Near Downed Power Lines
LOS ANGELES (AUGUST 18, 2023) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is closely monitoring Hurricane Hilary and has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and reliability of our power and water systems. With the potential for severe weather this weekend and early next week, LADWP is committed to minimizing disruptions […]
LADWP Board of Water and Power Commissioners Unanimously Approves Major Policy Reform to Implement Proposed ‘Fair Share’ Customer Costs for Power Infrastructure Upgrades to Boost Housing and Commercial Developments Citywide
The Board also formally adopted LADWP’s “Project PowerHouse” Initiative which has helped bring online over 1,800 units of 100% affordable and permanent supportive housing in support of Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 1 LOS ANGELES (August 17, 2023) — On Tuesday, the Board of Water and Power took an important step toward spurring economic development throughout […]
LADWP Adds Eight Clean Fuel Trucks to Fleet with $240,000 State Grant
LADWP purchased eight compressed natural gas aerial boom trucks with grant August 14, 2023 (LOS ANGELES) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has added eight new compressed natural gas (CNG) aerial boom trucks to its fleet that will be used for tree trimming operations to support the safety and reliability of […]
LADWP Crews Successfully Manage Over 325 billion gallons of Water Flowing from Historic Eastern Sierra Snowpack
LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2023) – On April 1, 2023, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) announced a record snowpack of 296% of normal for the Eastern Sierra making 2023 one of – if not the largest – snowpack year on record in California, eclipsing other big water years like 1952, 1983, […]
LADWP Board of Commissioners Approves Motion Suspending Water and Power Shutoffs for Non-Payment During L.A. Extreme Heatwaves and Cold Weather
LOS ANGELES (JUNE 27, 2023) – Los Angeles is no stranger to hot weather. Woodland Hills set an all-time high record of 121-degrees three years ago. L.A.’s hottest days of the summer season are mere weeks away. If what Texas is experiencing in June in terms of unexpected extreme heat is any indication, Angelenos need […]
