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Karen Bass Orders LADWP Shutoff Pause, Bill Relief Measures

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 6:48 PM UTC · How we work

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Mayor Karen Bass announced measures to aid Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) with high bills.
Former UCLA player Micah Reed reported a $3,300 bill, $2,100 electricity.
LADWP manager Dave Hanson said extreme heat drove consumption, raising bills beyond rate hikes.
LADWP reported electric rates rose 7% and a 10% utility tax applies.
Bass urged board to pause shutoffs through year-end and promote Level Pay, Lifeline, EZ Save.

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Mayor Karen Bass announced measures to aid Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) with high bills.
Former UCLA player Micah Reed reported a $3,300 bill, $2,100 electricity.
LADWP manager Dave Hanson said extreme heat drove consumption, raising bills beyond rate hikes.
LADWP reported electric rates rose 7% and a 10% utility tax applies.
Bass urged board to pause shutoffs through year-end and promote Level Pay, Lifeline, EZ Save.