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From industry trends and best practices to sustainability initiatives, our monthly Connections Newsletter provides valuable insights, updates, and resources to support our large business customers.
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Ward Off Phantom Power in Your Facility
Phantom loads are devices that draw power night and day, whether they’re being used or not. You can’t see this “phantom” power, but it will materialize every month on your energy bills.
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2022 LADWP Utility Trends
Join us at our virtual 2022 LADWP Utility Trends workshop, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Topics will include customer service, Operation NEXT, green hydrogen, and utility rates.
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Facility Energy Audits: The Next Level of Efficiency
Whether you’re looking for simple efficiency upgrades or developing a long-term improvement strategy, an energy audit is the first step in reducing energy use and saving money.
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Size Matters: Optimizing Your Backup Power System
Remember that upgrading your equipment to reduce energy consumption and eliminate energy waste elsewhere can reduce your total load and the generator size required.
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Beating the Heat: LADWP Power Reliability
Over the past few weeks, Los Angeles has seen some of the hottest temperatures of the year. But even in these periods of extreme heat, LADWP maintains a high level of power reliability.