Top entities: Oracle Corporation, United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Mark Fialkowski.

What category does this event fall under?

Business — classified as contract award.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: 60 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

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Business contract award

Parsons wins LADWP DRMS contract

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Apr 20, 2026; last updated Apr 20, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. The contract award to Oracle Corporation is expected to positively impact its stock price due to increased revenue and market presence in the energy management sector.

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026

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General

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Market Impact

The contract award to Oracle Corporation is expected to positively impact its stock price due to increased revenue and market presence in the energy management sector. United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's initiative to enhance its grid with advanced technology is a positive development for the utility sector, signaling a move towards cleaner and more resilient energy systems.

Utilities Technology

Event Summary

Oracle Corporation has been selected by the United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to provide demand response technology, integration, and services. This five-year contract involves Oracle Corporation supplying its Demand Response Management System (DRMS) to United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, which is a key component in United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's strategy to achieve 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 or sooner. The system aims to optimize the operation of distributed energy sources within the electrical grid and expand United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's demand response capacity by more than fourfold. Mark Fialkowski of Oracle Corporation highlighted the growing need for resilient energy systems due to the boom in artificial intelligence and data centers.

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Oracle Corporation

Oracle Corporation was selected by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power to provide demand response technology, integration, and services, securing a significant contract that enhances its market position in energy management solutions.

Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0

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United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

United States — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power selected Oracle Corporation to implement a Demand Response Management System, which is crucial for its goal of achieving 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 and expanding its demand response capacity.

Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0

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Mark Fialkowski

Mark Fialkowski, president of Infrastructure North America for Oracle Corporation, provided commentary on the importance of resilient energy systems and the role of Oracle Corporation's technology.

Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0

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