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Aug 5, 2026
LA Council Approves $1B Hydrogen-Ready Retrofit of Scattergood Gas Plant
The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-3 to allow LADWP to proceed with a billion-dollar retrofit of the Scattergood gas plant for hydrogen-natural gas blending, overruling environmental appeals. Critics argue the move delays renewable energy targets and that the hydrogen supply remains uncertain.
Sarah Mitchell