Happy Holidays and a Greener, Cleaner New Year!

As we close out the new year, we celebrate a huge step forward in our transition to a clean energy future! The Eland Solar & Storage Center, a large-scale solar installation and battery storage system serving LADWP, began commercial operations in November 2024. Located near LADWP’s Barren Ridge Switching station, Eland will supply power to about 250,000 homes and contribute 7% to the City’s energy portfolio. Once fully operational, it will help push the city's clean energy share above 60% by 2025, accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.

“These days, DWP is a climate leader worth following,” writes Sammy Roth of the Los Angeles Times in his recent column about our new Eland solar project in Mojave. Read more about how Eland is helping us reach our clean energy goals and why it’s worth celebrating!

LADWP Joins Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off Holidays in South L.A.

On November 23, LADWP joined Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Council District 8 for the 9th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. The South Los Angeles community gathered for festive activities and a resource fair where community members could learn more about valuable LADWP discount and rebate programs.

LADWP CEO and Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones and Board President Richard Katz joined the festivities. LADWP power crews were also on-site to assist with the ceremonial lighting of the 35-foot-tall live tree to officially kickoff the holiday season!

Last Call to Apply for Community Emission Reduction Grants

As we transition to a clean energy future, environmental justice is among our top priorities. To that end, LADWP is investing in local projects through the Community Emissions Reduction Grants Program help reduce emissions in the L.A. communities hardest hit by pollution sources, such as refineries and truck traffic.

LADWP is providing grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to help fund innovative projects that reduce emissions

in the Harbor and Northeast San Fernando Valley communities, located in Council Districts 2, 6, 7 and 15. Today is the last day to apply!

Get Solar Savings, No Panels Needed!

Live in an apartment, condo or duplex? With Shared Solar, you don’t need rooftop panels to get solar savings on your bill.

Enroll in the Shared Solar Program by December 31, 2024 and enjoy a guaranteed rate that’s 8.3 percent lower than the 2025 Shared Solar Program rate, protecting you from rising utility costs for the next 10 years. Don’t miss this opportunity for long-term savings.

This program is free with no sign-up or cancellation fees.

When you enroll in Shared Solar, a portion of your electric bill remains fixed for 10 years, even if electricity rates go up.

LADWP Water Workers Rescue Customer's Fallen Phone

Members of LADWP’s Harbor District team were recognized by LADWP CEO & Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones for the efforts to save the day for a customer in need. In late October, an LADWP customer flagged down Senior Water Utility Worker James Uchimiya and Water Utility Worker Jeffrey Cisneros Pineda as they passed by in their work truck.

She explained that she had just parked at the curb to unload luggage after a long,

tiring trip, when her phone slipped from her hand and disappeared down a grated drain.

Without hesitation, Mr. Uchimiya and Mr. Pineda stopped their truck, opened the manhole cover, and went down to retrieve the phone. The customer sent a letter of thanks, saying that Mr. Uchimiya and Mr. Pineda “truly were my heroes today. Their willingness to stop and help, even though they were just passing by, made all the difference.”

If you're interested in working to help sustain critical services to the City of Los Angeles while also serving our communities, consider joining our team!