Watts Current: E-Newsletter - PWP Launches Redesigned Website

Watts Current - September 2017

PWP LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE

In an effort to enhance the customer experience, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) recently redesigned its website and is excited to share the new look and features with our customers.

PWP's primary goal was to create an intuitive and user-friendly online experience. The newly redesigned website allows customers to easily sign in to their utility account from the home page and to submit rebate applications online. PWP also improved the user experience by building a more robust search function, upgrading the look and feel of the Outage Map, and ensuring the website was usable on a variety of mobile devices.

This is one of the many ways PWP is committed to being a customer-focused utility.

To view the new webpage, visit: PWPweb.com .

SOLAR REBATES TO END IN DECEMBER

The Pasadena Solar Initiative Program is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2017. PWP customers must submit a complete rebate application before the deadline and projects must be completed within six months of the submittal.

Since the program's inception in January 2008, nearly 1,100 PWP customers have participated in the PSI program, with 4.7 MW of the solar power coming from residential systems, 3.9 MW from non-residential customers and 0.4 MW from income-qualified customers. When the program ends in December, PWP estimates approximately 10 MW of solar generation will be installed.

In 2010 and 2017, Smart Electric Power Alliance named PWP as one of the top ten utilities in the nation with the most solar watts per customer.

Although incentives will no longer be offered after December 31, PWP will continue to assist customers who are interested in installing solar photovoltaic systems in their homes or businesses.

For more information, visit: PWPweb.com/Solar.

PWP CELEBRATES PUBLIC POWER WEEK

PWP is celebrating Public Power Week (#PublicPowerWeek), Oct. 1-7, along with mo re than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans.

On October 5, PWP will be hosting high school students from Pasadena Unified School District at our Glenarm Power Plant to give them an opportunity to tour the facility and to learn about how power is produced locally. Students will also have a chance to meet with PWP staff (engineers, linemen, meter testers, etc.) to discuss careers in public power.

Throughout that week, PWP's social media posts will highlight the value of public power in our community and the hardworking people who ensure that reliable power is delivered to Pasadena homes and businesses every day.

We invite you to join the celebration via PWP's Facebook and Twitter .

ELECTRIC CAR GUEST DRIVE EVENT

In collaboration with neighboring utilities from Burbank and Glendale, PWP invites you to attend the Electric Car Guest Drive at Brookside Park on Saturday, October 28 from 10am-4pm. This popular event is ideal for anyone who is interested in learning about the latest electric vehicles available on the market.

Participants can test drive a variety of electric vehicle models from Chevrolet, Tesla, BMW and more. Vehicle owners will accompany test drives and will also be available to answer questions.

Representatives from PWP and participating utilities will provide information about federal, state and local incentives. Customers interested in participating must register to schedule a drive time.

To register and for more details, click here.

RAIN BARREL DISTRIBUTION EVENT

PWP is pleased to offer PWP customers the opportunity to purchase a rain barrel and conveniently pick it up at a one-day distribution event on Saturday, October 21. Customers can apply for a rain barrel rebate, which covers the cost of most rain barrels.

As an added feature, anyone can attend the free rainwater harvesting class at the event to learn how to install a rain barrel and receive other water saving tips.

Saturday, October 21

9am to 11am

Lake Avenue Church

393 N. Lake Ave.

Pre-order is required. Rain barrels must be purchased in advance by October 17. Click here to sign up.

NEW SCHOOL YEAR KICKS OFF GREEN PROGRAMS

Every school year, PWP partners with local organizations to provide engaging curriculu m for Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) students that encourages energy and water wise lifestyles.

Green Living Curriculum is a partnership with the City of Pasadena's Department of Public Works and PWP, where more than 1,200 second grade students in PUSD receive a six-week course. The curriculum is led by a teacher who visits classrooms once a week and discusses topics on sustainability and conservation.

PWP also partners with the Armory Center for the Arts on the Children Investigate the Environment program. This partnership focuses on fostering environmental stewardship through the arts both inside and outside of the classroom. With the help of Artist-Teachers, over 700 fourth grade students receive weekly classroom visits and participate in field trips throughout a semester.

To learn more about PWP's educational outreach initiatives, visit PWPweb.com/education.

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