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Council confirms DWP nominees and approves Sun Valley plant upgrade; members press for consumer protections and local mitigation
Summary
The City Council confirmed two nominees to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners and approved a contract tied to upgrades at the Sun Valley Generating Station, amid questions about the Mojave sale, energy reliability and community mitigation.
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed nominees to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners and approved a related energy ordinance and project items after questioning nominees about state energy-market developments and reviewing an update on Sun Valley Generating Station improvements.
Council members confirmed the DWP nominees by roll call (14 ayes) after questions about the Mojave Desert power-plant sale, state Independent System Operator authority and the utilities’ role in protecting ratepayers. Councilman Holden repeatedly raised concerns about past decisions to sell generation assets and urged nominees to be independent and to protect city ratepayers.
Nominee Mary Leslie said her…
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