Beat the Heat: FREE Air Conditioners for Seniors and More! 

It can be difficult to stay cool in extreme heat during the summer months, especially for high-risk seniors. With that in mind, we are holding Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors events throughout the City. The first event was held on July 15 at the Watts Labor Community Action Committee Center. About 250 portable room air conditioners were given free of charge to LADWP customers age 60+ who pre-qualified for the giveaway.

Join us at our next Cool LA Heat Relief for Seniors events on August 26 in Pacoima and on September 9 in Lincoln Park to learn how to beat the heat and sign up for utility discounts and rebates.

Qualifying seniors may be eligible to receive a FREE portable room air conditioner, while supplies last! RSVP is required and space is limited. To sign up and get details on the requirements to receive an air conditioner, go to LADWP.com/HeatRelief2024 or call (213) 367-9016.

Check LADWP.com/HeatRelief2024 for updates. Stay Cool, LA!

Stormwater Capture Parks Program Gets the Green Light

The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners recently voted to approve the Stormwater Capture Parks Program, a monumental interagency agreement that paves the way to capture approximately 587 million gallons of water annually. This innovative program aims to collect rainwater and urban runoff at nine parks in the East San Fernando Valley. These stormwater capture projects will help replenish the San Fernando Groundwater Basin, improve water quality in the Los Angeles River, reduce local flooding, and provide recreational and environmental benefits to the community through related park improvements.

Additionally, the projects could also store other sources of water, such as future recycled water and imported water. This could become a crucial advantage during future dry seasons.

Major funding for the program comes from the Measure W Safe Clean Water Program, approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018.

Goodbye Lawn, Hello Savings!

Transform your thirsty lawn into a beautiful, low water-use garden that can reduce outdoor water-use and lower your water bill. Whether you do it yourself or work with a landscape professional, we have free resources and rebates to help make your sustainable garden a reality.

Check out our DIY videos, garden design templates, landscape classes, tips, $5/sq. ft. turf replacement rebate, and more! Visit LADWP.com/LawnToGarden.

This opportunity can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable environment. All eligible 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in good standing, with a minimum of three years of service in the City of Los Angeles, or a public or regulatory agency are encouraged to apply. Visit LADWP.com/EmissionReductionGrants for application information.

Join Board of Water and Power Commission Meetings

Join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for meetings of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is the oversight body for LADWP.

Get agendas, learn how to participate, and submit comments via the Board’s agenda webpage.

Subscribe to stream meetings live on the Commission’s YouTube channel.