MAY 2019
JUNE 10 PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS
ELECTRIC RATE CHANGES
City Council has set a Public Hearing date to consider adopting important electric rate adjustments on Monday, June 10. PWP is proposing to:

  • Increase the low-income eligibility level and the benefit amount
  • Implement a new fixed "Grid Access Charge" 
  • Suspend collection of the "Underground Surtax'

If approved, these adjustments will go into effect on July 1, 2019.

PWP values your input. Please visit out Proposed Electric Rate Adjustments page to utilize our new Bill Estimator, provide feedback, and learn more information.
PWP EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
As a community-owned utility, PWP encourages Pasadena's students to think about solutions for future generations to become more energy and water efficient. For the fifth consecutive year, PWP invited all seniors from public and private high schools to write an essay describing an invention or concept that would improve the conservation habits of Pasadena residents. 

PWP is pleased to share that Priscilla McAllister from Maranatha High School was awarded the first place $5,000 scholarship. Her essay focused on water conservation through the use of a complex household draining system.

Sarah Williams from Marshall Fundamental High School was awarded the second place $2,500 scholarship. Her essay focused on energy efficiency through the use of solar roadways.

Congratulations to Priscilla and Sarah! To learn more about the scholarship or to read their winning essays, visit our Scholarship page.
MAY IS WATER AWARENESS MONTH
Water Awareness Month was established in 1989 to encourage conservation and highlight the value of reliable, high-quality water. Did you know that all of the water provided by PWP is drinking water? This means that when we shower, water our plants, and wash our dishes we are using water that is treated and clean enough to drink.

Help us protect and conserve our precious Pasadena water with the following tips:
  • Install water-efficient devices, like a low-flow showerhead
  • Transform your garden with native, drought-tolerant plants
  • Utilize water recapture by investing in a rain barrel

We encourage you to embrace Water Awareness Month all year long! To learn more, visit our Water Awareness page.
PURCHASE AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT REFRIGERATOR, RECYCLE YOUR OLD ONE, AND GET UP TO $125
New refrigerators today are at least 25% more efficient than a fridge that is 10 years or older. Why not recycle your old, energy-wasting refrigerator or freezer and replace it with a new high-efficiency one? You’ll save energy and help protect the environment -- plus benefit from the available rebates.

When you upgrade your old refrigerator with a qualifying Energy Star one, you can receive up to $90 for the new fridge and $35 for recycling your old one. PWP also provides a service to conveniently pick up your old, working fridge and recycle it for you!

To learn more about our rebate and Recycling Service, visit our Refrigerator Rebate page.
UNDER ONE ROOF: NO-COST EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS
If you qualify for PWP's bill payment assistance probrams, you are also eligible to participate in Under One Roof, a compilation of all the home improvement services offered by the City of Pasadena. Customers can choose from a variety of FREE services that will help make your home more water and energy efficient, including ceiling fan replacements, central AC tune-up, greywater system installation, and much more.

To learn more about the program, visit our Under One Roof page.
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