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<\/a><\/p>\nLOS ANGELES (October 7, 2026) \u2013 Following recent extreme heat events and resulting higher customer electricity use, LADWP urges all customers concerned about increases in summer bills to sign up for the Level Pay program to help balance the seasonal ups and downs of utility bills with predictable, set monthly payments. With the same amount due each month, customers can avoid seasonal bill spikes, making it easier to plan and budget for their bills throughout the year.<\/p>\n
\u201cExtreme heat can put a strain on both our health and our household budgets,\u201d said Mayor Karen Bass. \u201cMaking Los Angeles more affordable means giving Angelenos the stability and predictability they need to plan ahead. I encourage Angelenos to take advantage of LADWP\u2019s Level Pay program and other resources available to help manage energy costs.\u201d <\/p>\n
As Angelenos experience longer, more intense heat waves, many households are running air conditioners for extended hours to stay safe. LADWP is committed to helping customers manage their utility bills in the near term as well as build long-term resilience, by offering payment flexibility, a suite of energy efficiency programs and rebates to help customers reduce electricity use without compromising safety.<\/p>\n
\u201cLos Angeles has just experienced its hottest summer on record, and for many families, the electricity bills that follow can be overwhelming. As Chair of the Energy and Environment Committee, my priority is making sure no Angeleno has to choose between staying safe and paying their bill,\u201d said Councilmember Adrin Nazarian. \u201cThat\u2019s why I asked for a public verbal report in my committee on what LADWP is doing to help. Because of the committee\u2019s urging, LADWP is now offering real tools, from Level Pay to bill assistance and cooling rebates, and I urge every resident, especially my constituents in the Valley who face some of the hottest temperatures in the city, to take advantage of them.\u201d <\/p>\n
Building on these efforts to support customers during extreme heat, LADWP leadership emphasizes the importance of accessible programs and practical strategies to help Angelenos manage both their energy use and household budgets.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know bill affordability is a big concern for our customers at this time. While our rates are lower than most other major utilities, we continue to offer flexible bill\u2011payment options and financial\u2011assistance programs for customers who experience higher bills after prolonged periods of heavy electricity use,\u201d said David W. Hanson, LADWP Interim General Manager. \u201cWe want to help Angelenos stay safe while using energy wisely. Air conditioners work harder during heat waves, so we encourage customers to take advantage of our cost\u2011saving programs and rebates for energy-efficient cooling devices and equipment, and to use simple strategies-like setting thermostats to 78 degrees or higher and making small home improvements-to help manage energy use.\u201d<\/p>\n
Managing Higher Summer Utility Bills If a customer needs a reprieve on an upcoming bill payment, LADWP can work with them directly, before the bill becomes delinquent, to create a payment arrangement-no down payment, no interest, and no fees. Income-eligible customers may qualify for payment arrangements of up to 48\u2011months, and all other customers up to 24 months. Details available at LADWP.com\/BillPayOptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n LADWP also offers bill discounts and discounted rates for low\u2011income customers, seniors, and individuals with disabilities through its EZ SAVE, Senior Citizen and Disability Lifeline Rate, Physician Certified Allowance Discount, as well as other bill payment and financial assistance options. Find out more at LADWP.com\/FinancialAssistance.<\/a><\/p>\n LADWP customers can also consider Time\u2011of\u2011Use Rates that reward customers for shifting electricity use to times of day when demand is lower and energy is less expensive. By avoiding high\u2011demand periods, customers can reduce their overall bills and help ease strain on the electrical grid. TOU rates also support cleaner energy usage by encouraging consumption during periods of greater renewable energy availability. LADWP.com\/Rates<\/a><\/p>\n To help customers mitigate bill impacts due to their increased electricity use, LADWP recommends the following tips to reduce energy use during high temps while staying safe:<\/p>\n Set thermostats to around 78\u00b0F when home, and slightly higher when away. Improving home energy efficiency and using cooling equipment wisely are the most effective ways to manage increased seasonal electricity use. Customers can sign up for the free Home Energy Improvement Program, apply for rebates on common efficiency methods on the Consumer Rebate Program, shop in the Efficient Product Marketplace, and the income-qualified can get up to $275 on Energy Star\u00ae\u2011rated window and through\u2011the\u2011wall air conditioners, and up to $225 on Title 20-compliant portable units from the Cool LA Marketplace. LADWP also offers Power Savers, where participants can receive up to $165 for allowing remote adjustment of a customer\u2019s smart thermostat up by four degrees during periods of peak energy demand. For residential customers living in multifamily dwellings (apartments, condominiums, duplexes), Shared Solar is a program that directly helps customers build long term resilience by fixing a portion of their electric bill against rising utility costs for 10 years with no enrollment fees, ongoing costs, maintenance costs, nor the need for their own solar array. The popular Attic Insulation Rebate is also available to help residential customers and property owners improve indoor home comfort and reduce cooling costs with rebates on bat and roll attic insulation. Learn more about these programs on LADWP.com\/Save<\/a>. <\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LADWP\u2019s bill payment option evens-out seasonal bill spikes due to increased summer electricity use across 12 monthly payments…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":487925,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[48,52,51,47,50,49],"class_list":["post-487924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-los-angeles","tag-la","tag-la-headlines","tag-la-news","tag-los-angeles","tag-los-angeles-headlines","tag-los-angeles-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=487924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487924\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/487925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=487924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=487924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=487924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
LADWP has several bill payment options available to customers. All residential customers are eligible to enroll in Level Pay to smooth-out the seasonal highs and lows of utility bills with set monthly payments over 12 months. Monthly amounts can also include past\u2011due balances, helping to make bills more predictable. Learn more at LADWP.com\/LevelPay<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nKeep blinds or curtains closed during peak sun hours.
\nUse fans to circulate air and reduce cooling load.
\nClean or replace air\u2011conditioning filters regularly to improve efficiency.
\nSeal gaps around windows and doors to prevent cool air from escaping
\nMore tips at LADWP.com\/EETips<\/a>.<\/p>\n