The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is a municipal utility agency responsible for managing and distributing water and electricity services to the city of Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1902, it is the largest municipal water and power utility in the United States.
As a water provider, LADWP is accountable for sourcing, treating, and delivering clean and safe drinking water to the residents and businesses within the Los Angeles city limits. It operates and maintains an extensive network of reservoirs, aqueducts, pumping stations, and water treatment facilities to ensure a consistent and reliable water supply.
Additionally, the LADWP manages the distribution of electricity throughout Los Angeles. It generates and purchases electrical power from various sources, including fossil fuels, hydroelectric plants, and renewable energy sources like solar and wind. The utility is also responsible for transmitting this electricity, maintaining power lines, and ensuring continuous electricity supply to residential and commercial customers.
The LADWP plays a pivotal role in promoting sustainable practices and environmental conservation. It actively engages in water conservation initiatives, offering rebates and incentives to encourage residents and businesses to use water efficiently. Moreover, the utility has committed to reducing carbon emissions and increasing the proportion of renewable energy in its power mix, aiming to achieve a more environmentally friendly and sustainable energy future for Los Angeles.
