Tag: Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power

Saving water, composting— what’s next for 80-year-old PLB?

Saving water, composting— what’s next for 80-year-old PLB?

| April 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

It’s never too late to change. Just look at Park La Brea (PLB). The 80-year-old apartment complex — the second largest in the country — was recently awarded an Innovation Award for its “out-of-the-box” irrigation system credited with saving 30 percent of water use annually, said Aryn Thomez, vice president of property management for Prime […]

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Mayor Garcetti congratulates community members on water bill

Mayor Garcetti congratulates community members on water bill

| March 31, 2016 | 0 Comments

Mayor Garcetti joined the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Thurs., March 31 in congratulating Patty Lombard and Bill Simon of Fremont Pl. on significantly reducing their water bill using LADWP resources. Members of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC) and The Drop were also there.  The GWNC Sustainability Committee partnered with the […]

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California Greenin’: Beat the heat, save money on rebates

California Greenin’: Beat the heat, save money on rebates

| September 3, 2014 | 1 Comment

The only thing worse than a summer heat wave is an autumn shock wave when you get the air-conditioning bill. When September rolls around and the temperatures are still hitting 90, maybe it’s time to explore some alternatives. Utilize windows Like a villa in a Merchant Ivory film that needs opening each dawn, your home […]

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