Mayor Bass announces temporary relief for Los Angeles residents affected by skyrocketing utility bills
Bass urged the utility to pause shutoffs and expand billing help as a petition drew 32,200 signatures for audit and rate relief.
- On Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced measures to address unusually high Department of Water and Power bills, urging the DWP Board to pause utility shutoffs through year-end for customers affected by record heat.
- Scrutiny intensified after San Fernando Valley resident Micah Reed launched a 'Cap the Heat Tax' petition, which garnered 32,200 signatures criticizing the DWP's aggressive tiered pricing for penalizing residents trying to avoid heat stroke.
- Residents reported bills reaching $3,300, while Patrice Berlin of Studio City experienced unexpected water charges; Interim DWP General Manager Dave Hanson attributed spikes to increased electricity use during searing heat waves.
- Councilwoman Nithya Raman proposed a three-point plan Monday, including a DWP audit with City Controller Kenneth Mejia and requirements for public rate explanations from utility officials.
- Starting next month, the utility will provide residential customers with usage information to improve conservation awareness, as Bass encouraged enrollment in the Level Pay Program and assistance programs like Lifeline for low-income households.
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Mayor Bass announces temporary relief for Los Angeles residents affected by skyrocketing utility bills
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass released a statement Tuesday on some major changes to bring temporary relief for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers affected by skyrocketing utility bills amid multiple recent heat waves. There's been a growing outrage and calls for investigation after some customers reported their bills tripling in recent months, [...]
Mayor Karen Bass today issued the following statement: “In recent months, Los Angeles has suffered several extreme heat waves. The use of air conditioning has been indispensable, and for many Angelinos, the resulting increase in utility bills represents a real burden. For seniors and people with [...] The post Relief measures for LADWP customers facing high utility bills appeared first on .
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