50th Anniversary of the February 9, 1971 San Fernando Earthquake Experts available to share historical insights and earthquake resiliency WHAT: On February 9, 1971, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck in San Fernando, CA at 6 a.m. The quake caused severe damage to lifeline infrastructure systems including water, power and natural gas services as well as […]
News Releases
Two Individuals Electrocuted after Coming in Contact with Downed Wires
LADWP is saddened to report that two individuals were electrocuted while coming in contact with downed wires. On January 25, 2021, at approximately 3:10 a.m., the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power electric trouble team was notified by the LA Fire Department that two individuals had been electrocuted at the site of a downed […]
Cost Savings in Action at CoreSite
Award-Winning Large-Scale Cooling Retrofit Earns Significant Rebates for Large Data Center Operator LOS ANGELES (January 14, 2021) – As one of the largest data center companies supporting operations throughout the United States, CoreSite’s facilities require higher than normal energy consumption for their day-to-day operations to keep their customers’ IT infrastructure humming and running smoothly. CoreSite’s […]
Mayor Garcetti Announces the City Has Helped Install 10,000 EV Chargers
Los Angeles meets goal two years ahead of schedule, giving the city the most EV chargers in the U.S. Note: This news release was issued by the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti. CONTACT: Mayor’s Communications Office, (213) 978-0741 LOS ANGELES (January 6, 2021)— Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced that there are now over 10,000 commercial […]
LADWP and SoCalGas Partner to Deliver 150,000 Energy and Water Efficiency Kits to Help the Environment and Save Customers Money and Energy
Energy efficiency programs serve as one of the most cost-effective and sustainable methods to help California reach its climate goals LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2020 – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) have partnered to distribute over 150,000 free energy and water efficiency kits to residents […]
LADWP, CARB and California Electric Utilities Partner to Offer Consumers up to $1,500 off New Electric Cars
California Clean Fuel Reward Provides an ‘On the Hood’ Price Reduction for Eligible Vehicles at Participating EV Retailers (December 2, 2020) – California electric utilities, including the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), are teaming up with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to offer the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR), a point-of-sale […]
