Protect Playa Now

10/03/2026

Before LA commits hundreds of millions to another combustion plant at Scattergood, shouldn’t we fully test the alternatives?

Before LADWP commits hundreds of millions to another combustion plant, it should test what batteries, solar, EVs, efficiency, and flexible demand can accomplish together.

10/03/2026

LADWP is betting on hydrogen to help transform Scattergood. But what happens if the hydrogen isn’t available or isn’t affordable?

A new L.A. Times letter to the editor asks a basic question: What’s the backup plan?

'This is a very expensive solution, with just a single proposed hydrogen-ready power plant expected to cost close to $1 billion,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

12/04/2025

LA is about to move forward with an $800M+ “hydrogen-ready” project at Scattergood, one that experts warn could double or triple in cost and delay clean energy by 6–8 years. It also keeps burning methane and releasing NOx pollution into our communities.

An appeal has been filed, but the City Council must agendize it before the end of the year.

📧 Please take one minute to email Councilmember Park and the Energy & Environment Committee.
They need to hear our voices, not just the fossil fuel industry.

👉 Action link: https://bit.ly/appealscattergood

Let’s fight for clean energy, clean air, and a responsible, transparent review of this project. Your email makes a difference.