WHAT: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is co-hosting its annual Winter Solstice Sunrise Ceremony with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) in celebration of the winter season. The event, which has become an annual tradition since 2021, will have ceremonial songs and blessings from FTBMI. There will also be […]
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LADWP Celebrates Clean Energy Milestone at the Eland Solar-plus-Energy Storage Center
Project to produce power for more than 266,000 L.A. homes MOJAVE, CA (December 13, 2024)—Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced that Los Angeles will reach 64 percent clean energy with the completion of the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Center, an important milestone as the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) makes significant investments to […]
Statement Regarding Valley Generating Station and Litigation Related to Methane Emissions Detected in 2020
Updated 11/22/2024 at 12:00PM LOS ANGELES (November 21, 2024) — The parties have reached a settlement in principle of litigation related to methane emissions detected in 2020 at LADWP’s Valley Generating Station (VGS). However, the settlement is not finalized, and as a general rule, LADWP does not comment on active litigation. Nevertheless, LADWP would like […]
LADWP’s Community Emission Reduction Grants Program Offers Awards to Support Clean Energy and Community Health Initiatives
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 14, 2024) — The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is inviting eligible nonprofits and public agencies within the Harbor and Valley communities to apply for its Community Emission Grants Program (CERGP). The CERGP provides awarded applicants up to $500,000 in funding to support innovative projects aimed at reducing […]
Strong Santa Ana Winds Forecasted, LADWP Crews Prepared to Respond
Photo: National Weather Service LOS ANGELES (November 5, 2024) – The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a high wind warning, with widespread, damaging Santa Ana winds expected for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties starting Wednesday morning through at least Thursday morning. The weather agency has also issued a red flag warning […]
Two Additional Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors Events Bring More Free Air Conditioners and Utility Bill Discounts to LADWP Customers in Need
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 31, 2024) – Over 430 Angelenos attended the Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors events on October 30 and 31 for a chance to receive a free portable air conditioner courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Los Angeles Department of Aging, in partnership with the […]