LOS ANGELES (JUNE 16, 2023) – With graduation season happening now and Father’s Day around the corner, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) would like to remind its customers that metallic balloons, also known as Mylar balloons, can cause power outages that can impact entire communities, and pose a public safety risk. […]
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LADWP Electric Crews Complete “Priority 1” Pole Repairs
LOS ANGELES (MAY 17, 2023)—LADWP crews have finished making repairs to the more than 800 power poles across the City that LADWP inspectors identified as needing immediate safety-related repairs. The repairs, which were completed on May 16, were made to poles that were identified through routine inspections, in compliance with state regulatory standards. “First and […]
LADWP in the Community Newsletter – May 2023
LADWP Honors Environmental Leaders From Among Its Business Customers
The utility recognized 18 of its largest customers for their environmental efforts at its 8th Annual Sustainability Awards on April 26. LOS ANGELES (May 9, 2023)—In its 8th Annual Sustainability Awards event, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) Key Accounts Section honored 18 of the utility’s largest customers for their significant efforts […]
First-Ever LADWP Women’s Career and Wellness Expo Introduces Utility Career Paths to Students and Community Members
SUN VALLEY (May 6, 2023) – More than 1,500 Los Angeles students, community members, employees and prospective job candidates gathered today at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) Truesdale Training Center for the inaugural Women’s Career and Wellness Expo. The location usually used for line worker training was transformed to showcase a […]
LADWP Launches Website to Share Locations and Daily Progress of Priority Pole Replacement Work
LOS ANGELES (MAY 4, 2023)–LADWP crews are currently working as quickly as possible to clear the backlog of needed repairs to power poles, cross-arms and other overhead electrical equipment identified through its inspection program. LADWP is committed to the completion of its “Priority 1” repairs by May 16, 2023, as they pose a potential risk […]
