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Notch Peak Project / Southern California Public Power Authority / Power Sales Agreement / Agency Agreement

Council File 26-1009

Under review — LADWP's board approved two power agreements for the Notch Peak Project and sent them to City Council, where they're now waiting for the Energy and Environment Committee to examine the details before any Council vote.

Introduced
2026-07-17
Last changed
2026-07-20
Status
open
Expires
2028-07-17
Committee
Energy and Environment Committee
Initiated by
Board of Water and Power Commissioners
References
Power Sales Agreement: BP 26-011Agency Agreement: BP 26-012Board Resolution: 027 014

Brief

The Board of Water and Power Commissioners introduced three related agreements (a power sales agreement, an agency agreement, and a board resolution) for the Notch Peak Project involving the Southern California Public Power Authority. The file proposes formal City approval of these contractual arrangements governing power generation, sales, or resource sharing. Currently pending review in the Energy and Environment Committee as of late July 2026.

Full summary

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is seeking City Council approval of two agreements with the Southern California Public Power Authority related to the Notch Peak Project: a Power Sales Agreement (BP 26-011) and an Agency Agreement (BP 26-012). The Board of Water and Power Commissioners approved both agreements by Resolution No. 027 014 on July 14, 2026, and forwarded them to the Council pursuant to City Charter Sections 674 and 373, which require Council sign-off on significant LADWP contracts. The Southern California Public Power Authority is a joint powers agency that develops and manages power resources on behalf of multiple Southern California municipal utilities, including LADWP. The submission package includes the board resolution, a draft ordinance, a City Administrative Officer report, the full text of both agreements, and a Mayor's Office authorization. The specific generating capacity, contract term, pricing, and financial obligations associated with the Notch Peak Project are not detailed in the transmittal letter itself, but the CAO report and agreement documents were included as enclosures for Council review. The file is addressed to Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, who chairs the Energy and Environment Committee, consistent with the committee referral that followed. The Board of Water and Power Commissioners transmitted the matter to City Council on July 15, 2026. It was formally referred to the Energy and Environment Committee on July 20, 2026, where it currently awaits review. No committee hearing, public testimony, or Council vote has yet been recorded. The file expires on July 17, 2028, giving the Council roughly two years to act before it closes automatically.

Activity (2)

  • 2026-07-20 Board of Water and Power Commissioners document(s) referred to Energy and Environment Committee.
  • 2026-07-17 Document submitted by Board of Water and Power Commissioners, dated July 15, 2026.

Documents (7)

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