The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power continues to respond during the current heat wave. Below is an update on our Heat Storm response as of 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The number of customers without power currently is 7,042 out of LADWP’s 1.5 million electric customers. The number of customers without […]
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UPDATED RE: LADWP HEAT STORM UPDATE: 7AM Saturday, September 7, 2024
Below is an update on our Heat Storm response as of 7 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024. Overnight, LADWP crews made good progress on repairing localized outages and reducing the number of customers without electric service down to 7,691 out of LADWP’s 1.5 million electric customers. Crews continue to prioritize the restoration of longer-duration outages […]
LADWP Reminds Customers to Conserve Energy while Staying Safe as Extreme Heat Continues through the Weekend
LOS ANGELES (September 6, 2024) — As temperatures across the City continue to exceed 100 degrees and nights stay hot, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) reminds customers to conserve energy use where possible, while staying safe. LADWP has the supply to meet customer demand at this time, but demand for electricity […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Free air conditioners for qualifying LADWP customers age 60+ at Cool LA Heat Relief event, courtesy of LADWP and L.A. Department of Aging
WHAT The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging are partnering on another Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors event in Lincoln Heights at the Lincoln Park Senior Citizen Center on Monday, September 9. Portable room air conditioner units will be distributed free of charge […]
LADWP Urges Customers to Stay Safe and Cool as Heatwave Hits LA
LOS ANGELES (September 5, 2024) – As Los Angeles is going through a heatwave this week, with several days reaching three-digit temperatures, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is sharing public safety tips and resources that support customers and can help mitigate the impacts of high heat events. LADWP’s top priority is the safety […]
Seniors in Pacoima and Northeast San Fernando Valley Receive Free Air Conditioners, Utility Bill Discounts and Heat Safety Resources at Cool LA Heat Relief Event Hosted by LADWP, L.A. Department of Aging and Councilmember Monica Rodriguez of Council District 7
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 26, 2024) – Approximately 400 community members from Pacoima and the Northeast San Fernando Valley attended the Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors event hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the Los Angeles Department of Aging and Councilmember Monica Rodriguez of Council District 7. The event was held […]