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LADWP Response to Transparent California Report on Overtime
With low-unemployment and a rapidly aging workforce, LADWP is in constant need of skilled labor to fill positions to keep LA’s lights on and water flowing. Vacancies in key positions often result in…
Susan Rowghani: Reflections on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
by Dawn Cotterell Susan (neé Nakagawa) Rowghani is the Director of the Water Engineering Technical Services (WETS) Division, responsible for overseeing the engineering, design and project management for nearly $300 million in capital…
A Conversation with Louis Ting LADWP Director of Power Planning, Development and Engineering
by Michael Ventre For Louis Ting, diversity is a term he not only embraces, but it is something that has helped to define him. LADWP’s Director of Power Planning, Development and Engineering first…
LADWP’s Response to the Recently-Released Environmental Working Group Study
LOS ANGELES (April 30, 2019)–The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is aware of the alarmist report released today by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) alleging that contaminants in California drinking…
“Solar Star”: LADWP Retains Title for Most Installed Solar in America
It’s no surprise that the city of Los Angeles has its share of stars, but once again our city has the brightest star in the nation when it comes to solar power. For…
A Woman of Power: Meet Reiko Kerr
Reiko Kerr, Senior Assistant General Manager of Power System Engineering, Planning and Technical Services, is the first woman to head LADWP’s Power System. She co-leads the Power System with Andrew C. Kendall, Senior…
Talking Leadership and the Customer Experience with Sharon B. Grove, LADWP Assistant General Manager
Assistant General Manager Sharon B. Grove joined the LADWP executive team at the LADWP in May 2012, bringing many years of utility and customer service management experience from the Midwest. As head of…
In Focus: Evelyn Cortez-Davis, Assistant Director of Water Resources
As vital member of LADWP management we recently sat down with Evelyn Cortez-Davis, Assistant Director of the Water Resources Division to get her take on the important work she does on a daily…
A Wet Winter and Above Average Rain Mean a Boost to Local Stormwater Capture in L.A.
LOS ANGELES – The months of January and February brought enough snow and rain to boost the Eastern Sierra snowpack and rainfall in Los Angeles to well above average numbers. In Downtown Los…