LADWP Restores Power to 12 Downtown Buildings Impacted by Explosion at 811 Wilshire Blvd. LOS ANGELES — After working overnight and throughout the morning, LADWP crews have restored power to the 12 buildings impacted by the explosion and fire at 811 Wilshire Blvd. that occurred last night at 10:17 p.m. Power at 811 Wilshire remains […]
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Status of Downtown Building Fire and Nearby Power Outage
Status of Downtown Building Fire and Nearby Power Outage LADWP Crews Working to Restore Power to 12 Buildings LADWP crew members are on the scene of a 22-story downtown building located at 811 Wilshire Blvd following a fire which occurred at 10:17 pm last night. Do to damage to the building’s electrical and fire safety systems, the building […]
LADWP Employees’ Act of Heroism Saves Life of Unconscious Man
LADWP Employees’ Act of Heroism Saves Life of Unconscious Man While on break while fulfilling their duties in Highland Park by York Boulevard and Avenue 52 in the afternoon of August 18, LADWP power maintenance and construction helpers Raul Jaime and Jose Gonzalez took quick action to help save the life of an unconscious man […]
Save Power and Stay Safe During Heat Wave
Save Power and Stay Safe During Heat Wave Cooling Centers Open Throughout Los Angeles LOS ANGELES — As a heat wave blankets Los Angeles today, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is urging customers to conserve energy use where possible, especially between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., while not jeopardizing […]
STATEMENT BY LADWP GENERAL MANAGER MARCIE EDWARDS REGARDING SETTLEMENT OF CUSTOMER BILLING CLASS ACTION LITIGATION
STATEMENT BY LADWP GENERAL MANAGER MARCIE EDWARDS REGARDING SETTLEMENT OF CUSTOMER BILLING CLASS ACTION LITIGATION August 17, 2015 “The proposed settlement makes good on a commitment I made to our customers when I was appointed to review every account and make whole any customer who was overcharged by our new billing system – no matter […]
LADWP Urges Saving Energy While Staying Safe During Heat Wave
LADWP Urges Saving Energy While Staying Safe During Heat Wave Reducing Power Use Saves Costs and Helps Prevent Outages LOS ANGELES — With hot temperatures expected to hit parts of L.A. starting Thursday, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is urging customers to conserve energy use where possible, especially between the hours of […]