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Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project

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The Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project involves the installation of a 5-megawatt floating solar panel array on the southwest portion of the reservoir, complemented by a 30-kilowatt ground-mount photovoltaic system on the same property. All electrical infrastructure—including inverters, transformers, and switchgear—will be situated adjacent to the ground-mount system and connected to the existing 34.5-kilovolt above-ground distribution line within the reservoir property. Additionally, a 5-megawatt, 20-megawatt-hour iron-flow battery energy storage system will be deployed on a 6,500-square-foot area north of the reservoir to support grid stability and energy dispatch. Construction is scheduled from July 2026 through July 2027, with distinct phases for floating solar, electrical connections, inverter installation, system energization, battery deployment, and ground-mount solar completion. The project is led by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, with environmental compliance as a central focus under CEQA and state regulations, requiring mitigation for air quality, biological resources, water quality, noise, and greenhouse gas emissions. All environmental assessments and mitigation plans are documented in eight technical appendices covering air quality, biological resources, wetland delineation, special-status plant surveys, avian habitat impacts, cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, and noise and vibration. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site at the reservoir property, governed by standards from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Air Resources Board, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Clean Water Act, and federal NAAQS, with oversight conducted by LADWP as the Lead Agency. The primary point of contact for submittals and coordination is David Norris, Environmental Planning and Assessment Manager, reachable via mail at 111 North Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, by phone at (213) 367-3509, or by email at david.norris@ladwp.com. Proposals for public comment are due by January 13, 2026, and must be submitted either electronically through the LADWP environmental notices portal or as 15 hard copies along with a summary form. No formal contract pricing, line items, or federal procurement clauses are specified in the documentation, and while state environmental certifications under the Clean Water Act are provided, no federal acquisition representations, socioeconomic certifications, or payment terms are included. The project reflects

General Info

LADWP to install 5MW floating solar, 30kW ground solar, and 5MW/20MWh battery storage at Encino Reservoir, with environmental compliance.

Agency

California Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

NAICS

221114 - Solar Electric Power GenerationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Encino Avenue at White Oak Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 91316

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Project - Notice of Intent (Spanish)

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Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Project - Notice of Intent

PDF•notice-of-intent

Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Project - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

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CDFW Comment on Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project MND SCH No. 2025120093

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Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Project - Air Quality Technical Study

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Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project Summary Form

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2025120093 DWR Comment Letter on Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project

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Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project Notice of Determination

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Caltrans Comment Letter on Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project

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Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Project - Notice of Completion

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / Agency

California Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

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Contacts

David NorrisEnvironmental Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Vicky RosenProject Manager

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Interested Companies (1)

Michael Baker International

Long Beach, CA

Full Description

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is proposing the Encino Reservoir Floating Solar Pilot Project. The Proposed Project constructs a 5-megawatt (MW), 10-acre floating solar panel array that would be located on the southwest portion of Encino Reservoir. An approximately 4,000 square-foot 30-kilowatt (kW), ground-mount photovoltaic system would also be installed in the southwest area of the reservoir property. All associated electrical components including inverters, transformers, and switchgear would be located adjacent to the ground-mount system. All electrical equipment would interconnect to the existing 34.5- kilovolt (kV) above ground distribution line within the Encino Reservoir property. In addition to the solar components as discussed above, a 5-MW, 20-megawatt hours (MWh) iron-flow battery energy storage system would be installed on an approximately 6,500 square-foot area north of the reservoir. The Proposed Project is to help meet renewable energy goals set by the State of California and the City of Los Angeles (City) to reduce reliance on carbon-based energy sources. The Proposed Project is estimated to generate approximately 10,280 MWh of clean, renewable energy annually. The energy produced would be enough to serve approximately 2,677 homes per year, thereby offsetting 2,854 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, the equivalent of eliminating 671 cars from the road per year. The primary purpose of the Proposed Project is to determine the viability of floating solar as a technology that can provide opportunities for additional renewable energy generation within the LADWP system, especially within the in-basin area. The Proposed Project site is located within the Encino Reservoir property at 4500 Encino Avenue in the Encino neighborhood of the City. The Encino Reservoir property is approximately 960 acres and owned and operated by LADWP. The property is closed to the public. Within the property is the approximately 130-acre reservoir, encircled by a paved perimeter access road. The Encino Reservoir property is generally bound by the Santa Monica Mountains to the south and single-family residences to the north, west, and east. The property is located in the Encino-Tarzana Community Plan Area of the City, has a General Plan land use designation of OS (Open Space), and is zoned OS-1XL (Open Space). The Proposed Project facilities are located within the interior of the property. Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to start in Summer 2026 and is anticipated to conclude in Summer 2027.