The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is the largest municipal utility in the United States, serving over four million residents in Los Angeles, California. The utility provides electricity, water, and wastewater services to its customers. LADWP operates 14 hydroelectric plants, four natural gas-fired power plants, and one coal-fired power plant, generating a total capacity of 7,553 MW of electricity. The utility also operates one of the largest solar power programs in the country, with over 300 MW of capacity. LADWP is committed to sustainability, with a goal to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2045. Additionally, the utility offers a range of energy efficiency programs to its customers to help reduce energy consumption and save money on their bills.
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LADWP's energy comes from natural gas, solar, other fossil, hydroelectric, wind, and biomass. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of LADWP's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 19%. Other Fossil provides 6% of LADWP's electricity. Hydroelectric provides 2% of LADWP's electricity. Wind provides 2% of LADWP's electricity. Biomass provides 1% of LADWP's electricity.
70%
Natural Gas
19%
Solar
6%
Other Fossil
2%
Hydroelectric
2%
Wind
1%
Biomass
The average electricity rate for LADWP customers is 21.19 cents/kWh. LADWP has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Greater than 1500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (350-1050 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Less than 500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Less than 350 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Multi-Family (R-3) | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (500-1500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Greater than 1050 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 20¢ to 30¢ |
In 2021, there were no outages recorded in LADWP.
LADWP can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $65 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $3 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
NEM 2.0 Credited to customer's next bill at retail rate. After 12-month cycle, customer may opt to roll over credit indefinitely or to receive payment for credit at a rate equal to the 12-month average spot market price for the hours of 7 am to 5 pm for the year in which the surplus power was generated. (If customer makes no affirmative decision, credit is granted to utility with no compensation for customer.)