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DWP- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP ENTERPRISE/EMPOWERMENT ZONE RATE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
DWP- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP SMOOTH POWER
DWP-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE LOAN
DWP- SOLAR PROGRAM GROUP NON-RESIDENTIAL SOLAR INCENTIVE PROGRAM
DWP- WATER & POWER DISTRIBUTION NEW SERVICE TRACKING SYSTEM
DWP- ENERGY EFFICIENCY GROUP NON-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
DWP- WATER CONSERVATION GROUP NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

 

DWP- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP ENTERPRISE/EMPOWERMENT ZONE
RATE SUBSIDY PROGRAM

Summary
LADWP offers a five-year electrical rate reduction for new and expanding businesses located in the City’s State Enterprise Zone, Federal Empowerment Zone, or Federal Renewal Community. The program is funded by LADWP and managed by the Community Development Department (CDD). CDD reviews and transmits screened Enterprise Zone Rate applications to the LADWP’s Energy Rates Group. The Energy Rates Group will then determine the applicant’s eligibility for the program and ascertain that the applicant’s accounts are paid up-to-date.
Program Sponsor
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Economic Development Group
Contact Information

LADWP Economic Development Group
800-864-4409
e-mail: edg@ladwp.com
visit: www.ladwp.com

Geographical Area
City of Los Angeles
Eligibility

The Enterprise Zone Rate is intended to attract and encourage business expansion and create jobs in economically depressed areas of Los Angeles.

Description

The subsidy for the five-year rate reduction for eligible Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Zone businesses is as follows:

  • Year 1: 35%
  • Year 2: 30%
  • Year 3: 25%
  • Year 4: 20%
  • Year 5: 10%


Cost of Assistance offered
None
Scheduled Program Duration

Ongoing


DWP- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP SMOOTH POWER
Summary

Offers technical assistance and project financing to commercial or industrial customers who require higher levels of power quality and reliable service. Higher power quality and reliability levels reduce customer operation down time, labor costs, legal liabilities, and avoid material waste.

Program Sponsor

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Economic Development Group

Contact Information

LADWP Economic Development Group
800-864-4409
e-mail: edg@ladwp.com
visit: www.ladwp.com

Geographical Area

The City of Los Angeles

Eligibility

Customers must have a good utility bill payment history.

Description
    Current Products & Services include:

    1. Automatic Transfer Switch (approximately $100,000 each)

    • Customers must have dual power sources or power feeders from LADWP
    • Customers can either pay the full costs to LADWP, or obtain financing through the Utility Infrastructure Loan Program

    2. Meter Based Power Surge Protection Services

    • Available to small size businesses, including home-based businesses having a 200Amp, 120/240V, 1Ø-3Wire meter at their service
    • Monthly service charge will be $7.95
    • Second-stage surge protection equipment for telephone, cable TV, and electronic equipment will be offered for purchase. These devices are in the $20-$60 range.
    • Products come with a manufacturer’s product warranty.


    3. Technical Services: These are rendered by the Power Quality Group based on hourly rates or as part of a value added package.

Cost of Assistance Offered

See above.

Scheduled Program Duration

Ongoing


DWP-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP
UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE LOAN
Summary

Provides investment capital to new and growing local businesses for which short-term, low-cost financing is not ready available. Through this program, LADWP seeks to reinforce its commitment to attract, retain, and expand businesses in the City of Los Angeles.

Program Sponsor

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Economic Development Group

Contact Information

LADWP Economic Development Group
800-864-4409
e-mail: edg@ladwp.com
visit: www.ladwp.com

Geographical Area

City of Los Angeles

Eligibility

For eligibility details, please call the LADWP Economic Development Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-864-4409.

Description

LADWP will advance funds to customers to pay for utility infrastructure facilities required by the LADWP to provide electric energy or water service to the customer. Funds may also be provided for the installation of equipment or facilities that will conserve electric energy or water usage and promote demand side management or improve power reliability/quality.

Customers interested in applying for a loan should submit the following information to the Economic Development Group:

  • Project/Service Address
  • Project Description
  • Requested loan amount
  • Contractor/Vendor estimates
  • Financial Statements for the most recent 3 years

Current loan terms are approximately 5.5% APR for up to 3 years (rate varies according to LADWP’s cost of capital). Loans greater than $150,000 require prior approval by the LADWP Board of Commissioners.


Scheduled Program Duration

None

Additional Notes

Ongoing


DWP- SOLAR PROGRAM GROUP
NON-RESIDENTIAL SOLAR INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Summary

To help promote solar power in Los Angeles and decrease our dependence upon traditional, scarce energy resources, LADWP offers a solar incentive program to make solar power more affordable.

Funds are allocated to the program on a fiscal year basis. The LADWP fiscal year starts July 1 of each year, through June 30 of the following year.

The solar power program has been authorized a total budget of $150 million through June 30, 2011.

Program Sponsor

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Solar Program Group

Contact Information

LADWP Solar Program
213-367-4122
visit: www.ladwp.com


Geographical Area

The City of Los Angeles

Eligibility

For eligibility details, please call the Solar Program information number at 213-367-4122.

Description
    The Incentive Program is available for LADWP customers only. The cost of eligible solar PV systems is reduced with Incentive funds, which function like rebates. LADWP customers, both residential and commercial, may participate. The one time incentive payment is based on the estimated 20 year output of the solar PV system. System output is calculated using the U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) PVWatts version 2.

    To qualify, equipment must be Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL)-listed, and also be approved and listed by the California Energy Commission. The solar program includes an LA Manufacturing Credit, in which a system will qualify for an additional incentive if it is manufactured in Los Angeles. Please note that Shell Solar panels (including Powerlight Solar Electrical Systems that use Shell Solar panels) no longer qualify for the Los Angeles Manufacturing Credit.

Cost of Assistance Offered

None

Scheduled Program Duration

The solar power program has been authorized a total budget of $150 million through June 30, 2011.


DWP- WATER & POWER DISTRIBUTION
NEW SERVICE TRACKING SYSTEM
Summary

Provides investment capital to new and growing local businesses for which short-term, low-cost financing is not ready available. Through this program, LADWP seeks to reinforce its commitment to provide excellent customer service.

Program Sponsor

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power -Water and Power Distribution Groups

Contact Information

LADWP contact person for the customer’s project or Customer Service at
800-DIAL-DWP
visit: www.ladwp.com


Geographical Area

The City of Los Angeles

Eligibility

Available to all customers who have submitted plans for new power or water service to their facility.

Description
    LADWP has created an on-line tracking system to better service customers who have requested new or upgraded power and water service from LADWP.

    Tracking Water Services: Visit our website at www.ladwp.com and click on WATER at the top of the page, it will take you to a new page. Click on Track New Water Service Installations and it will take you to a page that is titled: LADWP Water New Business – Job Search. Complete the required fields and click on Search. You will receive a status report.

    Tracking Power Services: Visit our website at www.ladwp.com and click on Power at the top of the page, it will take you to a new page. Click on Track New Power Service Installations and it will take you to a page that is titled: Power System Work Request (Work Order) Information System. Complete the required fields and click on Search. You will receive a status report.

Cost of Assistance Offered

None

Scheduled Program Duration

Ongoing


DWP- ENERGY EFFICIENCY GROUP
NON-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
Summary

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a number rebates and programs for our commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental customers. As a public agency, LADWP makes these programs available to assist our customers in using energy and water more efficiently, saving money, and improving our environment.

Program Sponsor

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Energy Efficiency Group

Contact Information

LADWP Energy Efficiency Group
See below for contact information under each program.
visit: www.ladwp.com

Geographical Area

The City of Los Angeles

Eligibility

For eligibility details, please call the manager for each energy efficiency program listed below.

Description
    1. Commercial Lighting Efficiency Offer - LADWP offers cash rebates to customers for qualifying energy-efficient lighting products that reduce the consumption of electricity. For more information contact the program staff at cleo@ladwp.com call 213-367-4215 or visit www.ladwp.com/cleo.

    2. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Program - Qualifying customers are paid cash rebates for installing high efficiency heat pumps or air conditioning units. For more information contact the program staff at hvac@ladwp.com call 213-367-4431 or visit www.ladwp.com/hvac.


    3. Chiller Efficiency Program (CEP) -The CEP is intended to benefit the owners and operators of buildings that use chilled water for facility cooling. Cash rebates, based on an easy-to-use efficiency menu, are offered for qualifying equipment. For more information contact the program staff by calling 213-367-4134 or visit www.ladwp.com/cep.

    4. Trees for a Green LA - LADWP business customers may also receive free shade trees for their property to provide cooling shade on buildings.
    If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call 1-800-GreenLA (800-473-3652) and select Non-Residential Trees for a Green LA or email us at Non-Residential Tree Program at Tree.Program@ladwp.com.

Cost of Assistance Offered

None

Scheduled Program Duration

June 30, 2007


DWP- WATER CONSERVATION GROUP
NON-RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Summary

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a number rebates and programs for our commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental customers. As a public agency, LADWP makes these programs available to assist our customers in using energy and water more efficiently, saving money, and improving our environment.

Program Sponsor

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Water Conservation Group

Contact Information

LADWP Water Conservation Group
1-877-728-2282

visit: www.ladwp.com

Geographical Area

The City of Los Angeles

Eligibility

For eligibility details, please call the Water Conservation Group or visit ladwp.com and click on REBATES at the top of the page.

Description
    Save Water Save a Buck Rebate Program offers commercial and industrial customers rebates for installing ultra-low flush toilets, high efficiency clothes washers, weather-based irrigation controllers, cooling tower conductivity controllers, pre-rinse self closing shower heads, water brooms, s-ray processor re-circulating system, and connectionless food steamers.

    Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is a financial incentive program offering commercial, industrial, institutional, and multifamily residential customers in Los Angeles up to $50,000 for the installation of pre-approved equipment and products, which demonstrate water savings.
    The maximum incentive amount per customer facility is $50,000 and is subject to available funds
    Eligible Projects: The installation of water conservation measures including equipment, devices, products, treatments, fixtures, and technologies of a permanent nature. Eligible projects must save a minimum of 400,000 gallons over a two-year period.

Cost of Assistance Offered

None

Scheduled Program Duration

June 30, 2007

 

 

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