AM UPDATE: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Traducción en Español abajo) LOS ANGELES (December 24, 2025) – As of 11 A.M., LADWP’s power system continues to operate normally, with field crews working to restore power to affected customers as quickly and safely as possible. The safety of our customers and our crews remain our highest priority. […]
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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 […]
Statement from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Regarding USEPA Order
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) entered into an administrative order on consent (AOC) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 3, 2025. The AOC addresses recommendations from USEPA’s July 2024 National Enforcement Compliance Initiative Inspection of 18 LADWP distribution storage tanks, and resolves areas of concern without litigation. The […]
Coal-Free L.A.: Mayor Bass Announces Full Divestment From Coal In City Power Supply, Accelerating Transition To 100% Clean Energy
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Bass LOS ANGELES (December 4, 2025) – Mayor Karen Bass today announced a historic milestone in the City’s accelerated transition to 100 percent clean energy by 2035: the full divestment from coal in Los Angeles’ power supply. This achievement marks a pivotal […]
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 […]
