Posts Tagged ‘dwp’


Destruction of Fish Sucked Into L.A. Power Plant Cooling Systems to Continue Under California Ruling

July 20, 2011 at 2:10 pm
blogs.laweekly.com - Tim PearceTake us to your power plant.​Imagine a world in which seawater and sea life are sucked into a coastal power plant in order to cool its generators. In the process 30 billion larval and

DWP Rate Hike: A Chess Game

April 9, 2010 at 7:30 am
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If you have been following the potential DWP rate hike, you know that it is getting a bit concerning to say the least. We learned recently that the DWP is apparently withholding some money from the city… oh, like $73.5 million. I thought DWP was part of the city. I guess they live in different [...]

DWP Rate Hikes, Oh My!

March 17, 2010 at 7:20 am
The news has spread rapidly recently about the potential 8% to 27% DWP pay increase. This coming from the Mayor’s desk. The hike would pay for more aggressive conservation programs and a solar plan designed to create jobs.  Here is the good news… households that use a small amount of electricity (Tier 1 customers), would [...]

City Considers DWP “Carbon Surcharge” of $2.50

March 5, 2010 at 8:01 am
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To help speed the transition from coal-powered electricity toward wind, solar and geothermal energy, the City is considering a monthly DWP “carbon surcharge” of $2.50 for those customers who continue to use coal-powered electricity. DWP customers can signup online to switch to clean electricity today for an extra $3.00 on an average $50 per [...]