Posts Tagged ‘LADWP’


Westside Energy Efficiency Workshop on November 29

November 22, 2011 at 11:09 am
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Join the Los Angeles Business Council for the first-ever Westside Energy Efficiency Workshop with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and SoCalGas. Learn about energy efficiency products and programs available for commercial and industrial building owners, energy auditors and all service providers. Tuesday, November 2912-2:00 pm at Century Park Towers Concourse Level in Conference Room B2049 Century Park East. RSVP by November 25th to awilliamson@labusinesscouncil.org.

Pricing of electricity could use a jolt

November 13, 2011 at 12:00 am
www.latimes.com - Common-sense pricing systems that consider the time at which energy is used could save consumers money on their power bills and encourage conservation.Here are some things Californians deserve from their power providers: a fair and reasonable price for electricity, household bills that are easy to understand and based on the actual cost of producing power, [...]

DWP plans solar power pilot demonstration project

November 10, 2011 at 10:08 pm
www.dailynews.com - With a public hungry to produce solar energy in their homes, the Department of Water and Power is expected within the next month to propose a planned demonstration project to boost green energy and pay homeowners to sell electricity to the city.

LADWP to Hold December 6 Board Meeting on Renewable Energy

November 7, 2011 at 1:48 pm
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www.ladwpnews.com - On December, 6, 2011 at 11:30 a.m., the Board of Water and Power Commissioners will hold a special session to vote on the Department’s adoption of the California Renewable Energy Resources Act. Governor Brown signed SB 2 (1X) into law on April 12, 2011, setting new Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) procurement targets, new renewable resource eligibility definitions and new reporting requirements applicable to Publicly Owned Utilities.

Interest high in DWP’s new solar program

September 6, 2011 at 9:52 pm
www.dailynews.com - Despite a smaller rebate, the Los Angeles DWP's revised solar incentive program has drawn a strong response from customers since it relaunched last week.

LADWP to Present Final Draft of Solar Feed-in Tariff Demonstration Guideline

August 25, 2011 at 6:38 pm
www.ladwpnews.com - The LADWP will host a public workshop at the LADWP headquarters building in Downtown Los Angeles, Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. This workshop will be an opportunity for stakeholders and customers to discuss the changes that have been incorporated in the draft solar "feed-in tariff" demonstration program guidelines based on recent feedback.

L.A. mayor, council move to create DWP watchdog

August 13, 2011 at 11:36 am
www.dailynews.com - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and two council members named their appointments today to a five-member residents committee that will help create a Department of Water and Power watchdog office.

L.A. Council takes control of DWP solar program

August 12, 2011 at 2:29 pm
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www.dailynews.com - The LA City Council took the rare action today of voting to take control of a popular Solar Incentive Program run by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, based on concerns it will benefit businesses more than homeowners. The council is expected to debate the issue Tuesday and vote whether or not to force the department to change the incentives or allow it to go forward as originally approved.

LADWP Risks Throwing Away Stimulus Funds

July 19, 2011 at 9:00 am
venice.patch.com - Federal stimulus funds were intended to boost the economy, but they can do that only if they are spent. One of the most promising programs was the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act, informally known as the Cash for Caulkers Program. It was designed to help homeowners cut their energy bills while funding green jobs.  Venice’s utility company, [...]

Los Angeles DWP to again offer solar rebates

July 15, 2011 at 12:00 am
www.latimes.com - The plan, suspended because money ran out, involves smaller rebates and higher rates. Customers who generate extra power could sell it to the utility. Commission and council approval are required.Los Angeles once again will pick up part of the tab for residents who want to go solar.

DWP to Host Four Solar Energy Workshops Next Week

July 9, 2011 at 2:05 pm
bhcourier.com - Due to public demand, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power canceled a single public meeting about its solar energy programs and replaced it with four workshops, the utility announced today.

LADWP May Restart Solar Incentives and Expand Local Solar

July 7, 2011 at 10:04 am
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced a proposal to re-launch its Solar Incentive Program with double the funding levels for the next three years, an improved customer experience and revised incentive levels.