Power System Reliability Program


The Power System Reliability Program provides a blueprint for ensuring continued reliable energy service for future generations of Los Angeles residents. LADWP implemented the Power System Reliability Program through a two-pronged approach—rebuilding infrastructure and proactive maintenance—and will invest more than $1 billion in the program over the next 5 to 15 years. The program is funded through a power reliability surcharge.

The goals of the program include:

  • Reducing Temporary Circuits
  • Replacing Distribution Transformers, Poles, Underground Cables, and Substructures
  • Reducing Frequency and Duration of System Interruptions
The table and graphs below detail the progress of the Power System Reliability Program.

Power System Reliability Program (PSRP) Activity Update as of November 20, 2024

Key Performance Indicators Units 23-24 Final Current Count FY 24-25 June 30, 2025 24-25 Target
System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) Outages / year 0.64 0.66 0.72
System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) Minutes out / year 109.28 114.50 115.00
 
Priority A Circuits carrying extra load due to failed components Circuits 44 36 -
Priority B Circuits that have failed components   167 170 -
Priority C Circuits carrying extra load due to field work   93 126 -
Not yet prioritized   4 8 -
Abnormal & Temporary 4.8KV Circuit Backlog - Total of Priority A & B Only   214 206 85
 
PSRP Poles Replaced Poles 2931 1232 3600
 
PSRP Substructures Replaced and Repaired Vaults 12 - 3
 
PSRP Distribution Transformers Replaced Transformers 1305 890 1310
 
Underground Transmission Cables replaced Cables 1 In Design 1 Cable
 
Length of PSRP underground cables Replaced Miles 60.4 10.2 60.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: Starting with FY 13-14 the page has been redesigned to provide more clarity of the PSRP items being completed.