LADWP faces significant energy challenges, including transitioning to renewable energy, maintaining grid reliability, and managing infrastructure investments while ensuring affordability. The OPA / Ratepayer Advocate engages on these issues by analyzing proposed rate increases, weighing in on long-term plans, and assessing the reasonableness of LADWP policies and programs.
LADWP confronts significant challenges in water service, including ensuring water supply reliability amidst drought conditions, managing aging infrastructure, and investing in sustainable water sources while maintaining affordability. The OPA / Ratepayer Advocate engages on these issues by meticulously analyzing proposed water rate increases, scrutinizing long-term water strategic plans, and evaluating the reasonableness of LADWP's policies and programs.
The OPA / Ratepayer Advocate actively engages with ratepayers and LADWP affected stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard and interests represented. We listen and learn about the diverse issues Angelinos from all strata and demographics face, enabling us to effectively communicate concerns and needs. The OPA is also dedicated to empowering ratepayers by clearly communicating when, where, and how they can engage in LADWP processes, fostering transparency and accountability in utility oversight.
The OPA / Ratepayer Advocate enhances utility transparency and accountability by rigorously analyzing LADWP's rates, long-term strategic plans, and policies. It functions independently, safeguarding the public trust and advocating for ratepayers. OPA / Ratepayer Advocate also helps ratepayers understand the utility programs that impact them and their bills - providing information ratepayers can use in their own life.