How LADWP's rates compare to other utilities in Southern California
Summary
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s board passed a resolution requesting a review of the utility’s rates, rate structures and how charges are applied to customers. A UCLA School of Law analysis found LADWP rates rose 45% in the last year, compared with a 4% increase for Southern California Edison; the article says the increases have outpaced inflation.Key Facts
- LADWP’s Board of Commissioners approved a resolution requesting a review of rates and how they are applied to customers.
- Tim O’Connor, head of the city’s Office of Public Accountability, said the review should address transparency and modernize rate structures.
- CBS California Investigates found nine LADWP executives earn more than $700,000 a year and more than two dozen supervisors earn over $600,000.
- O’Connor said major capital projects, operations and maintenance are among the main drivers of utility costs, rather than individual salaries.
- LADWP said overtime makes up 5% of its $10.8 billion budget and total labor costs account for 18%.
- LADWP reported overtime compensation rose from about $426 million in 2024 to more than $499 million in 2025, a 17% increase.
- A UCLA School of Law analysis found LADWP rates rose 45% in the last year, compared with a 4% increase for Southern California Edison.
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