Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Supply Chain Industry Leaders: Embrace AI or Get Left Behind

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
BYD Company, Packard, Xcel Energy, Bloomberg Technology, QSR, Decker, The Home Depot, EVP, CPG, Water, ChatGPT, CHRO, Intelligence, Microsoft, PG, OpenAI, CBRE, Texas Workforce Commission, Prologis, Amazon, Organization, Sustainability, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, NVIDIA, SAN, Christina Hall, AI, PG&E, NYSE, Data science, Corporate development, Management, Dairy

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, today hosted its annual GROUNDBREAKERS thought leadership forum featuring leaders in technology, global commerce, energy and supply chain transformation at the company's global headquarters in San Francisco.

Key Points: 
  • Prologis Co-founder, Chairman and CEO Hamid R. Moghadam and The Home Depot Chair, President and CEO Ted Decker kicked off the day with a conversation focused how AI is impacting industry, particularly the global supply chain.
  • "But before you can engage with AI and get value out of it, you have to have data and you have to have data digitized."
  • The Home Depot CEO reflected on how AI is helping their company adjust their consumer strategy: "We've always been an anonymous mass retailer.
  • Packard commented on how sector expertise will matter: "Supply chain is one of these verticals where it requires subject matter expertise.

Metropolitan Improving Water Supply Reliability for 7 Million People

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Urban Planning, Construction & Property, State, Local, Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Agriculture, Utilities, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Government, Energy, Other Construction & Property, Diamond, SWP, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, California State Water Project, Inc., Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Water supply, San Gabriel Valley, Climate change, Water, Weather, Colorado River, DVL, Tunnel, Inland Empire, Metropolitan

Today these communities, home to nearly 7 million people, heavily depend on water delivered through the State Water Project from Northern California.

Key Points: 
  • Today these communities, home to nearly 7 million people, heavily depend on water delivered through the State Water Project from Northern California.
  • When SWP supplies were severely limited during the recent state drought, they faced mandatory measures to reduce water use by more than 35%.
  • “The severity of our recent drought revealed vulnerabilities and inequities in our water supply and delivery system,” Metropolitan board Chairman Adán Ortega, Jr. said.
  • The suite of projects collectively push stored water uphill to the Rialto Pipeline, which delivers water to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Three Valleys Municipal Water District and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District – the other three Metropolitan member agencies that faced mandatory conservation.

SAS Energy Forecasting improves utilities' response to extreme conditions

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Cloud, Public utility, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Face, Internet of things, Wildfire, Electricity, SAS, Internet, School, Climate change, Forecasting, City, Weather, ADE, AI, LADWP, News, Farm, Risk management, Renewable energy, Satellite navigation device

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAS EXPLORE -- Facing increased uncertainty from extreme weather, utility companies must accurately predict customer demand and better manage infrastructure. All this to ensure homes, stores, factories, schools and farms have the electricity they need.

Key Points: 
  • SAS, the leader in AI and analytics, provides SAS® Energy Forecasting Cloud to help utilities reliably serve their customers through improved planning and operations.
  • SAS Energy Forecasting Cloud is the first SAS solution leveraging SAS App Factory, a new SAS Viya® offering previewed at SAS Explore and generally available in 2024.
  • With the new SAS Energy Forecasting Cloud, SAS is providing the power of AI and advanced analytics as a service.
  • SAS Energy Forecasting and SAS Energy Forecasting Cloud help them automatically track model accuracy and easily update models as conditions change – spanning very short-term to long-term horizons.

Findings of LABC-Commissioned Study on Boosting Affordable Housing Supply Presented Today at Request of L.A. City Homelessness and Housing Committee

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, State, Local, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Public Policy, Construction & Property, Other Policy Issues, Urban Planning, Building Systems, REIT, Landscape, Government, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Housing, Transit-oriented development, Housing Committee, Policy, Municipal council, Committee, Federal City Council, United States Chamber of Commerce, Organization, City, The Business Council, Hearing, LA, UCLA, American Institute, Santa Claus, Real estate, Commerce, Film industry, Renewable energy

Together, we testified today before the L.A. City Council’s Homelessness and Housing Committee about the barriers to housing production identified in a recent independent study undertaken by the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate and commissioned by the LABC Institute.

Key Points: 
  • Together, we testified today before the L.A. City Council’s Homelessness and Housing Committee about the barriers to housing production identified in a recent independent study undertaken by the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate and commissioned by the LABC Institute.
  • The coalition encouraged lawmakers to follow its roadmap and translate its findings into tangible action to create a more affordable and inclusive Los Angeles.
  • Data from the LABC-commissioned study was pivotal in the City’s decision last month to waive site plan review for affordable housing projects.
  • The City Council approved a motion to codify key provisions of the directive in June; however, we strongly urge the Committee to see the policy expanded to include mixed-income projects in addition to 100% affordable projects.

LA Leaders Celebrate First Graduating Class of the Avantus Cleantech Career Academy

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Other Energy, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Education, Continuing, Environment, University, Education, Green Technology, Climate Change, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Workforce, Learning, Business development, LA Cleantech Incubator, Student, Senior, Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, Culture, Homeboy, LACI, Southern California Edison, Climate change, Multimedia, Wind, Environmental studies, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Edison International, Council, Solar energy, Demographics of Los Angeles, LA, Alysia, Homeboy Industries, Knowledge, Imagination, Nursing, Management, Renewable energy, Video game, Film industry, Los Angeles City Council

Avantus ( formerly 8minute ) and UNITE-LA were joined by Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian on Monday to celebrate the first graduating class of the Avantus Cleantech Career Academy (Avantus Academy).

Key Points: 
  • Avantus ( formerly 8minute ) and UNITE-LA were joined by Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian on Monday to celebrate the first graduating class of the Avantus Cleantech Career Academy (Avantus Academy).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230613862822/en/
    Avantus and UNITE-LA celebrate the first graduating class of the Avantus Cleantech Career Academy.
  • “The first graduating class of the Avantus Academy can serve as the vanguard of our clean energy future.
  • Here’s what people are saying about the Avantus Cleantech Career Academy:
    Marryn Santucci, Community Engagement Advisor, Southern California Edison: “Congratulations to the graduates of the Avantus Cleantech Career Academy!

SDI Presence Welcomes Back Joe Felicicchia as Vice President of Sales - Utilities

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023
WEC Energy Group, Operation, Public utility, Peoples Energy, American Gas Association, EAM, Enterprise asset management, Edison Electric Institute, SDI, Mobile enterprise asset management, Business, NSG, American Water, CIS, MEA, MSP, NGA, Data analysis, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, AGA, Corporation, PGL, Exhibition, EEI, Conference, GIS, 3D printing, Asset management, Infrastructure

CHICAGO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SDI Presence LLC (SDI), the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Corporate Plus-certified IT consultancy and managed services provider (MSP), announces the return of Joe Felicicchia as the Vice President of Sales - Utilities.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SDI Presence LLC (SDI), the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Corporate Plus-certified IT consultancy and managed services provider (MSP), announces the return of Joe Felicicchia as the Vice President of Sales - Utilities.
  • Felicicchia previously served as SDI's Vice President – Utilities from 2017 to 2021.
  • "Joe is well known in this industry to many of our long-term partners and customers.
  • The SDI Utilities Team also delivered an Enterprise Asset Management system (EAM) for a large/tier one Midwest Utility.

Atmos Energy Leads Energy Utilities in Customer Satisfaction as Overall Industry Remains Stable, ACSI Data Show

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Coal, Alternative Energy, Energy, Consumer, Other Consumer, Atmos, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Xcel Energy, Public Service Enterprise Group, University, Salt River Project, ACSI, PPL, FirstEnergy, WEC Energy Group, DTE Energy, Electricity, Water, Atmos Energy, Multimedia, PG, American Electric Power, Marketing, Assistant, CenterPoint Energy, American Customer Satisfaction Index, CPS Energy, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, National Grid, Dominion Energy, Entergy, Edison International, Natural gas, Michigan State University, CMS Energy, Consolidated Edison, Weather, PG&E, Environment, NiSource, NextEra Energy, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, Lithium, Exelon, Politico, Ameren, Sempra

Residential customer satisfaction with the energy utilities industry is steady at 72 (on a scale of 0 to 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index Energy Utilities Study 2022-2023 .

Key Points: 
  • Residential customer satisfaction with the energy utilities industry is steady at 72 (on a scale of 0 to 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index Energy Utilities Study 2022-2023 .
  • Satisfaction with natural gas service is unchanged at 75 and remains ahead of electricity, which increases 1.4% to 72.
  • “All things considered, the 2023 results suggest energy utilities are continuing to provide relatively high levels of customer service.”
    Atmos Energy replaces CenterPoint Energy in first place, while CPS Energy makes significant progress
    Atmos Energy leads all energy utilities providers after improving 1% to an ACSI score of 77.
  • “Residential customer satisfaction relies heavily on a utility’s ability to provide reliable service and restore power following an outage,” added Morgeson.

Jacobs to Design and Build Advanced Water Reuse Facility in Los Angeles

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Annual report, Groundwater, Sanitation, NYSE, Water resources, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Risk, LADWP, Private sector, City, Security (finance), Financial condition report, Hansen, Management, Result, Government, Innovation Act, Drinking water, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Water, Conversation, Analysis, Donald, COVID-19, Construction, Environment

DALLAS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been selected by LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) as the progressive design-build contractor for the Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF). The project is a key part of the City of Los Angeles' long-term water management objective to fully reuse its water supplies and is one of the largest potable reuse projects in the country. 

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been selected by LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) as the progressive design-build contractor for the Donald C. Tillman Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF).
  • The project is a key part of the City of Los Angeles' long-term water management objective to fully reuse its water supplies and is one of the largest potable reuse projects in the country.
  • Taking this innovative and collaborative approach to tackle water shortages in Los Angeles offers a safe, sustainable and effective way to manage water resources and address water scarcity issues in the state."
  • A global leader in water , Jacobs has more than 25 years industry-leading experience in the water design-build space and has delivered more than 150 design-build projects and programs.

Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America Announce Keynote Speakers for 2023 Conference and Expo

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Carbon, Aurora, EV, Energy, Community engagement, ISNA, Economic impact analysis, Senior, Aurora Solar Thermal Power Project, GM, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, ESNA, Chief digital officer, Diversity, United States Department of Energy, Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, Climate change, Renewable energy, Cryptocurrency, Management, Radiant exposure, Microsoft

PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intersolar North America (ISNA) and Energy Storage North America (ESNA), the industry’s flagship solar + storage event, today announced keynote speakers for the conference and expo to be held February 14-16 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intersolar North America (ISNA) and Energy Storage North America (ESNA), the industry’s flagship solar + storage event, today announced keynote speakers for the conference and expo to be held February 14-16 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA.
  • “Now just one month away from coming together to explore the latest advancements in solar, storage, and EV charging infrastructure, we’re thrilled to welcome four inspiring industry leaders who share our passion for a future fueled by renewable energy,” said Wes Doane, Event Director, Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America.
  • “With four keynote addresses and one conference-only keynote luncheon, we’re delighted to offer #isnaesna23 attendees multiple opportunities to gain forward-looking insights.
  • Krishna Vanka (Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Fluence) will present Digital’s Role in Transforming Solar and Storage.

New E-bike Pilot Program "Good2GoBikes Powered by LACI" Launches to Serve Low-Income Residents of Rancho San Pedro

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 4, 2022
Port of Long Beach, CARB, HUD, California Air Resources Board, Transport, Sulfur, Public housing, Incubator, Travel, City, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Partnership, Tenant, Continuum, Business, Department, Program, Person, Solution, Public health, SAN, Air pollution, EVS, Aircraft, CEO, Project-based learning, Port, Housing, CCI, The New York Times, LADWP, LACI, EV, HACLA, DOT, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, Excellent Care for All Act, Time, Rail transport by country, RSP, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Primary energy, CMO, Economic development, Nitrogen, State government, Atmosphere, Renewable energy, Harbor, Road, Airline, Los Angeles Times, Rancho San Pedro

SAN PEDRO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), in partnership with Pedal Movement, officially launched a new, first-of-its-kind zero-emission, micro-mobility pilot, making e-bikes and e-cargo bikes available for affordable rental to Rancho San Pedro residents. LACI and HACLA also announced their commitment to extend the successful EV Car Share pilot program at Rancho San Pedro for another year.

Key Points: 
  • LACI and HACLA also announced their commitment to extend the successful EV Car Share pilot program at Rancho San Pedro for another year.
  • "Residents of the Rancho San Pedro community rely heavily on mass transportation, but most of their essential destinations are within 2-3 miles of home.
  • "Good2Go Bikes" is funded by the California' Air Resources Board's Clean Mobility Options (CMO) Voucher program.
  • The Rancho San Pedro community is adjacent to the Port of Long Beach and is burdened with some of the dirtiest air in Southern California.