How Angelenos can get a low-cost A/C unit from the DWP to beat the next heat wave
LA TimesOne of last year’s heat wave led Los Angeles resident Karen Tapia and her daughter Jessalyn to try to cool off with a window fan because her home did not have air conditioning. Among other heat-beating efforts, the DWP continues to offer rebates for energy-efficient windows, high-efficiency central air conditioners and heat pumps, whole house fans and reflective “cool roofs.” The L.A. Times investigation into extreme heat’s deadly toll Read all of our coverage about how California is neglecting the climate threat posed by extreme heat. Under the Cool L.A. program, the rebate jumps to $225 for DWP customers who are enrolled in one of four programs that lower their utility bills: EZ-SAVE, Lifeline, Life Support Equipment Discount and Physician Certified Allowance Discount. You’ll need to buy an air conditioner that meets the DWP’s efficiency requirements, so the place to start is the agency’s Cool L.A. marketplace.
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How to get a low-cost A/C unit and other help from LADWP to beat the next heat wave
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