LADWP pursues energy storage, but it’s no replacement for natural gas in the short-term

When electricity rates went up last month for 1.4 million customers of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers, about $150 million of the rate increase was earmarked for a novel energy supply that officials hope will become more commonplace. Massive banks of batteries positioned next to power plants could keep the turbines spinning when inconsistent sources of power like solar and wind are not available. … Read More →