Watts Current - May 2017 Issue
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WATER AWARENESS MONTH HIGHLIGHTS
PWP celebrated Water Awareness Month by encouraging our customers to embrace "Conservation as a Way of Life." Throughout the month, PWP promoted all things "water" on social media, from fun facts to water-saving rebates. Missed it? Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
PWP kicked off the month by also announcing the winners of its third-annual Educational Scholarship. To encourage Pasadena high school students to embrace conservation, PWP offers a scholarship for local high school seniors with the most thoughtful and creative essays on how they can make a difference.
Congratulations to Axel Tanner from Pasadena High School, who was awarded with the first place $5,000 scholarship and Mary Ting from Blair High School who received the second place $2,500 scholarship!
During Water Awareness Month, PWP announced the winners of its "Water is Life" Student Art Poster Contest, sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD).
PWP received over 500 art posters and selected two students to receive the grand prize of an Amazon Kindle Fire tablet. Congratulations to 2nd graders Katie Chiang of Field Elementary and Abigail C. Estrada of Hamilton Elementary! The top 15 entries will also be s
ubmitted to MWD to be considered for their annual "Water is Life" calendar.
The winners of PWP's Educational Scholarship and "Water is Life" Student Art Poster Contest will be recognized at the City Council Meeting on June 5th. To view photos of the students receiving their awards, click here.
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REMINDER - SUMMER WATERING SCHEDULE
The summer outdoor watering schedule is now in effect. From April 1 - October 31, residents and businesses can water up to three days per week
before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
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Although recent rains have helped to bring much needed relief, ongoing conservation is essential. Please do your part to conserve and water only as needed.
To learn more about Pasadena's permanent water waste restrictions, click here.
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PWP RANKS AMONG TOP 10 UTILITIES FOR SOLAR INSTALLS IN 2016!
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) has recognized PWP as one of the top ten utilities in the nation in solar rankings for 2016. To determine utility rankings, SEPA calculates the capacity of all newly-installed solar photovoltaic systems and divides it by the total number of electric customers in the service area. With more than 400 utilities in the nation participating in the SEPA survey, Pasadena's 230 installations placed PWP among the top ten with the "most solar watts per customer" in 2016.
"PWP is honored to be recognized for our commitment to solar technology," said PWP General Manager Gurcharan Bawa. "By continuing to embrace green energy, PWP is well-positioned to meet our renewable energy goal of 50% by 2030."
SEPA is an educational non-profit organization aimed at highlighting the utility industry's transition to clean energy. SEPA founded Solar Power International, the largest solar trade show in North America. To see the full list of Top 10 rankings,
click here.
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SUMMER PROMOTION: RECEIVE DOUBLE GREYWATER VOUCHER TO INSTALL GREYWATER SYSTEM
Over 50% of a home's water use is for irrigation. Greywater - water that is collected from showers, washing machines, and bathroom sinks and then used to irrigate landscapes - can be a valuable conservation tool, especially during the summer when there is a greater demand for water.
As a special summer promotion, PWP has
doubled the value of its Laundry-to-Landscape (L2L) Greywater Program voucher until
September 30. Now at $160, the voucher will cover the majority of the cost of system parts!
To participate, you must first attend a FREE L2L Greywater Program workshop, where you can determine if your home is right for a greywater system. The next program workshop is scheduled for
Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Villa-Parke Community Center (363 E. Villa St.). To learn more about the L2L Greywater Program,
click here.
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PWP 2016 ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
PWP is proud to announce that its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016 is now available. The report provides an update on the utility's financial stability and summarizes PWP's accomplishments and progress on key initiatives.
Some of the key accomplishments highlighted in the report include:
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enerating over $250 million in operating revenues, and investing more than $75 million in capital utility infrastructure improvements;
- Completing construction of the Glenarm Repowering Project, the most efficient and environmentally "clean" power-generating unit in its class, and;
- Customers saving approximately 15,143 MWh through energy efficiency programs. To learn more, click here.
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BUSINESS CUSTOMERS: RECEIVE A SMART WATER CONTROLLER DEVICE AT NO COST
PWP commercial water customers now have the opportunity to
access a state-of-the-art technology that automatically waters landscapes. The Skydrop™ Smart Controller connects through a building's Wi-Fi, and is an adaptive, cloud-based sprinkler controller that adjusts to real-time weather conditions. Using a computer or a smart phone, the business can manage the controller remotely and access water usage reports.
As part of a one-year pilot program, PWP will provide participating business with a landscape survey, the smart controller device, and installation of the equipment installation at no cost. Participants will also be exempt from the city's outdoor watering restrictions. For details on how to apply, click here.
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To view the electronic version of our Business newsletter - The Conduit, click here.
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