Watts Current - April 2016 Issue
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PWP ADDS LARGEST SOLAR PROJECT TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO
Known as the Kingbird Solar Project, this 40 megawatt (MW) project is spread over nearly 325 acres with more than 700,000 solar panels situated within Rosamond, CA in Kern County. Developed owned and operated by a third-party company, First Solar, Inc.,
PWP is excited to announce they will receive half of the power generated by this solar generating facility. This 20MW solar facility will be the largest solar source in PWP's renewable portfolio.
Pasadena has made great progress in embracing renewable energy while balancing its portfolio with conventional energy sources. PWP is working hard to ensure our energy portfolio is not only progressive but also continues to provide reliable energy at affordable rates. In June 2015, the Pasadena City Council adopted PWP's 2015 Integrated Resource Plan goals, which include a commitment to eliminate the use of coal-based energy by 2027 and to achieve a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 (based on 1990 levels). To learn more about Pasadena's renewable energy, click here.
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2015 FINANCIAL ANNUAL REPORT
PWP is proud to announce the Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report is now available.
With the theme "Community Owned. Community Focused. Environmentally Conscious," the report
summarizes PWP's accomplishments and progress on key initiatives, while providing detailed data on the utility's financial health.
In FY 2015, PWP generated more than $261 million in operating revenue and invested more than $86 million in capital improvements. PWP also contributed over $18 million to the City's General Fund to support vital public services. To learn more about key accomplishments and infrastructure investments,
click here.
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PWP INTRODUCES EFFICIENT IRRIGATON WORKSHOPS
PWP is offering a monthly workshop series on how to achieve greater water savings through the use of efficient irrigation systems. More than 50% of home water use is used for irrigation, and often plants and yards are over-watered due to inefficient irrigation systems. This workshop will cover a variety of topics, which include: using smart controller technology to control your water needs, how to convert to drip irrigation, using mulch effectively and much more. The next workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 21 from 9am to 12pm at the Salvation Army Tabernacle (960 E. Walnut Street). Workshops fill up fast. To RSVP
click here.
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GIVE US YOUR INPUT ... HELP SHAPE OUR WATER FUTURE
PWP is preparing the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) to support long-term planning and ensure adequate water supplies are available to meet existing and future water demands. The UWMP contains information on water use targets, water supply reliability and water shortage contingency planning. A draft of the plan is available for public review at
PWPweb.com/UWMP
. To view the report,
click here.
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WATER POSTER CONTEST - WIN A KINDLE!
PWP is seeking K-8 students to participate in the "Water is Life" Student Art Contest! Deadline to submit artwork portraying the water-wise theme along with a short conservation message is
due by May 13, 2016. This contest is sponsored by our partner, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and held annually for participating water member agencies, including Pasadena. MWD selects 36 entries which they feature in their Student Art Calendar that is distributed to 11,000 recipients. As an added benefit, PWP selects two Pasadena entries whose artwork best communicates a water conservation message. PWP awards its two winners an Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet. To learn more, visit
click here.
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To learn about our new Business e-newsletter - The Conduit, click here.
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