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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Santa Ynez Reservoir Cover Replacement Project Status
LOS ANGELES (December 18, 2025) – The Santa Ynez Reservoir is currently filled to its normal operating level and has been back in service since June 25, 2025, following emergency repairs that were made to its cover after the Palisades Fire. While these repairs allowed the reservoir to resume normal operations, replacement with a new […]
LADWP Crews Are Prepared and Ready as Forecasted Rainstorm Approaches the Southland
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 13, 2025) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews are prepared to respond to any potential power outages that may occur due to potential strong winds and rainstorm forecasted to hit Los Angeles from Thursday through the following week. The Department will continue to monitor the forecast closely […]
Scattergood Generating Station Modernization Project EIR Approved by Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners
Action advances Green Hydrogen-Ready Modernization Project to provide reliable local clean power generation to support grid stability and energy resiliency citywide LOS ANGELES (November 5, 2025) – The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners yesterday approved and certified the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s […]
Board of Water and Power Commissioners Approves Expansion of Demand Response Programs to Deliver 340 MW of Grid Load Flexibility
New programs, including internet-connected devices and EV charging initiatives, will help reduce energy demand during extreme heat events. LOS ANGELES – October 30, 2025 – The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $195 million investment to expand LADWP’s Demand Response (DR) portfolio and create new programs that aim to […]
LADWP Resumes Meter Reading and Billing for Customers in the Pacific Palisades
Water, electric service, sewer and refuse collection to be billed for customers whose homes were not destroyed by the wildfire (LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2025)—Meter reading and billing for residential customers in the Pacific Palisades’ 90272 ZIP code, who have active water and/or electric service, will resume this week through early September. Residential customers […]



