DWP Energization Process Improvement

At a glance

What: an Energy and Environment Committee report (Council File 26-1213) on a motion by Jurado and Padilla asking the Department of Water and Power (DWP) to report on how it can speed up connecting new buildings to electric service.
Where it stands: adopted by the City Council on 2026-10-21 by 11 ayes, 0 noes (Absent: Hernandez, Padilla, Raman and Soto-Martinez).
Next: DWP reports back; no date was stated.

Its Energization Process Improvement, as requested by Executive Directive No. 19: inspection process changes, proactive review workflows, better internal communication and a timeline.
The number of multifamily and mixed-use electrical requests needing new or upgraded service since August 1, 2021, split by 100 percent affordable versus market-rate, Executive Directive 1 projects or not, service size in amps, current status and how long it has taken to bring buildings online.
The number of current vacancies, strategies to reduce turnover and keep staff, and how the department hands off work between employees so projects are not delayed.
Community impact statement: the Westside Neighborhood Council was in favor.

Item 11. Adopted, 11 ayes, 0 noes.