Watts Current: PWP E-Newsletter - January 2017 Issue

Watts Current - January 2017 Issue

PWP EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

PWP will award its annual scholarship to two Pasadena high school seniors that plan to attend a two or four-year college in the 2017-18 academic year. Applicants must submit an essay based on this year's essay topic:

Using your educational experience and research skills, come up with a new technology or invention that will allow Pasadena residents or businesses to become either more energy or water efficient. How would you ensure that your new technology or invention is embraced by the community?

The applicant with the top essay will be awarded $5,000 and the runner-up will be given $2,500. Participants must reside within the PWP service territory. The deadline to submit an application is April 10, 2017. For more information about the essay and eligibility requirements, click here.

GT-5 NOW OPERATIONAL

PWP recently completed the Glenarm Repowering Project, an extensive power plant upgrade that includes the replacement of a 51-year old steam generating unit, Broadway 3 with a more efficient combined cycle turbine unit known as Gas Turbine 5 (GT-5). Now fully operational, GT-5 provides Pasadena with natural-gas fueled power that is the most efficient and environmentally "clean" unit in its class.

With its powerful combination of flexibility, efficiency, and low emissions, GT-5 provides the upgraded infrastructure needed to embrace advances in renewable resources while generating local, reliable power. PWP will unveil the project in a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for late February. For more information on the Glenarm Repowering Project, click here.

UNDER ONE ROOF - ASSISTANCE FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS

PWP knows that keeping utility bills low is a high priority for many households, and has recently provided information for income-qualified customers to learn about available programs and services in a centralized location on our website. The Under One Roof webpage provides an overview of:

Bill assistance programs for low-income qualified, seniors and disabled customers
Water and energy-efficient equipment and installations that are free to customers who receive bill assistance from PWP
Discounts on energy and water upgrades and free installations to help conserve outdoor water use
Exclusive income-qualified rates for PWP's Home Energy Rebates and Solar Incentives Programs
Free home improvements through the Pasadena Housing and Career Services Department's Maintenance Assistance and Services to Homeowners Program
Home-buying assistance through the Neighborhood Housing Services of L.A. County

To learn more about the Under One Roof program, click here.

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Electric vehicles (EV) are an excellent purchase that will help reduce your dependence on precious fossil fuels while saving you money on maintenance and operating costs. To see if an electric vehicle is right for you, visit PWP's "Plug Into Electric Vehicles" page. The webpage features a variety of information including how to apply for PWP's $400 EV charger rebate, a map of nearby charging stations, and other additional resources to help integrate an electric vehicle in your life. To visit PWP's EV page, click here.

Save the Date! PWP is partnering with the Cities of Burbank and Glendale to host an electric vehicle test drive event on Saturday, April 8 at the Rose Bowl. More information to come in next month's issue of Watts Current.

PWP HOME ENERGY CALCULATORS - KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

By using PWP's energy calculators, you can get a better understanding of your home energy usage and target ways your household can be more efficient. Use the Home Energy Calculator to get a break-down of your home's energy costs and receive suggestions based on your inputs to help you conserve. The Calculator also has a feature that shows the benefits of exploring efficient lighting options as well as a calculator that shows how much it costs to power each appliance in your home. To get started with PWP's Home Energy Calculator, click here.

To view previous issues of Watts Current, click here.

To view the electronic version of our Business newsletter - The Conduit, click here.