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City Of Glendale: GWP From The Source Newsletter - February 2023
Government and Politics
February 8, 2023
From: City Of GlendaleFebruary 2023, Volume 21, Issue 1
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Update on Drought
We’ve been lucky enough to get rain in Glendale lately, but that doesn’t mean the water supply shortage is over. Before the rain, Glendale’s water supply was solely dependent on water from the Colorado River. Since the rain and snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, we have more supply projected to come from the State Water Project, but the Colorado River system is still in a serious shortage.
Outdoor watering will remain 2 days per week, Tuesdays and Saturdays, for no more than 10 minutes per watering station at a maximum, but there is still no need to water when your soil is moist. Ordering rain barrels is encouraged for residents to take advantage of the wet weather by capturing the rainfall for their gardens and outdoor watering needs. Keep in mind our gardens need less water and maintenance in the winter months as temperatures drop, so don’t forget to adjust your sprinklers accordingly, or turn them off completely.
We're proud to be recognized by the American Public Power Association as a Smart Energy Provider
We are thrilled to announce that GWP has earned the Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation for the second time from the American Public Power Association (APPA). The SEP is a best practices designation for utilities that show commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, renewable energy, and environmental initiatives.
Currently 101 out of 2,000 Public Power Utilities hold this designation. GWP is honored to be recognized as a utility that demonstrates leading practices in four key disciplines: smart energy program structure; energy efficiency and distributed energy programs; environmental and sustainability initiatives; and customer experience.
South Glendale 4kV/12kV Conversion Project
GWP is making improvements to the power infrastructure in the south Glendale area by upgrading the voltage from 4kV to 12kV. This project consists of the reconstruction and upgrade of our current overhead electrical system to a higher voltage to provide a more reliable delivery of power to our customers. The proposed work will begin on February 27, 2023 and conclude in December. All of the work will be performed by our approved contractor Hotline Construction, Inc. and supervised by GWP electrical crews.
2021-2022 Annual Report is Online
GWP's 2021-2022 Annual Report is available to download online. The Annual Report reflects our utility's programs, accomplishments, operational and financial activities. Learn how we incorporated new technology to focus on modernization of our business enterprise systems to better provide new services and communication options to our customers and GWP operations.
Rain Barrel Distribution Event on March 19
Rain Barrels are back! After our last event sold out, we wanted to make sure you had the chance to get your rain barrel. Pre-order is required. Click the button below for details and to pre-order your rain barrel.
Pre-ordered rain barrels can be picked up on March 19, 2023 from 9a.m. - 1p.m. at 4536 Hampton Rd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
Off-Peak EV Charging Rebate Program
Receive $8 per month for charging your EV overnight between 9p.m. - 12p.m. the next day on weekdays & any time on the weekend. The incentive is estimated to offer 1,300 miles of free driving per year!
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Explore Our Marketplace!
Shop for discounted energy and water efficient products for your home such as, LEDs, smart thermostats, water-saving fixtures, and more.
Demand Response For Your Home
The hottest days of the year are when our customers use the most energy. On these days, we sometimes need to turn to more expensive and less environmentally-friendly energy sources to meet the increased need. When you participate in a Demand Response Program and reduce your energy use, you're helping maintain a reliable power grid for Glendale. And best of all, you can earn rewards. GWP will reward you a $50 program sign-up bonus and $50 each year you participate in Peak Events.
How The Program Works
The Peak Savings Program syncs with your smart thermostat to understand what keeps you comfortable and how your home uses energy. On very hot days when demand for energy peaks, the program may schedule a Peak Event. You are notified of these events 24 hours or more in advance by e-mail. Prior to the event, your smart thermostat automatically pre-cools your home to ensure your comfort, then lowers your energy usage slightly during the peak period to conserve energy. You always have control over your settings, and we’ll never adjust your thermostat on non-event days.
How to Enroll in Peak Savings Program
I have a smart thermostat...
Enroll your thermostat to get a $50 Peak Savings Prepaid Mastercard as a sign-up bonus, plus another $50 Prepaid Mastercard each year. Click here to enroll for Peak Savings.
I need a smart thermostat...
Get a $100 off the purchase of a new smart thermostat through our Marketplace with the Peak Savings program enrollment, plus a $50 Prepaid Mastercard each. Click here to purchase a smart thermostat.
I own a business...
This program is also available for business owners. We offer multiple solutions, and incentives for businesses, including a free facility assessment to get us started. Click here to learn more.
The Peak Savings Program is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, and make a difference for your community - without noticing a difference at your home or business.
Your Feedback Matters! Take a Few Minutes to Complete Our Survey, Your Opinion May Be Worth $250!
We’re looking to improve GWP’s Peak Savings Program and make your experience even better. Please complete our short, 10-minute survey by February 24, 2023 no later than Noon PST, and you'll be entered to win one of two $250 VISA gift cards.
To be eligible for the drawing, participants must be an existing Glendale Water & Power customer. Customers do not have to be enrolled in the program to take the survey. You’ll also need to provide your full name, mailing address, and email address. Your contact information will not be used for any communication outside of the survey and drawing process.
Click the button below to take the survey. For complete Sweepstake information, please visit GWPPeakSavings.com/sweepstakes.
Electrical Crews in Your Neighborhood – What You Need to Know
You may have seen different crews in your neighborhood lately. Glendale Water & Power’s electrical crews and their certified contractors are inspecting electrical equipment such as power poles, power lines, electrical vaults, replacing or upgrading power poles, and inspecting power poles for building the new fiber optic broadband network. It’s all part of their ongoing investments in maintenance, modernization, safety and repair to ensure that they continue to deliver reliable electric service and prepare to deliver high speed communication services.
Click here to learn more about GWP’s certified contractors and electrical crews in your neighborhood.
The Turf Replacement Program
With Southern CA still in a drought, we need to continue to save every drop of water that we can. Did you know, just 500 square feet of lawns can take up about 67,500 gallons of water annually? That's about the size of three swimming pools. Removing turf grass is one of the most water conscious adjustments a homeowner can make to reduce their water usage, cost, and take a big step in the right conservation direction.
The Turf Replacement Program rewards landscape designs that incorporate water-saving plants, technology, irrigation systems and hardware. Click on the button below to learn about the rebate and how to replace your lawn with a beautiful California Friendly® and native landscape that helps you save a significant amount of water and provides a home for birds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators.
Water Wise Gardening Site
With Spring around the corner, we’re here to remind you about our Water Wise Gardening Website! This is a great tool to help you create low-water use landscapes for your home! Glendale’s water resources are limited and we all need to do our part meeting the current and future needs of residential, commercial, and agricultural uses. With water conservation in mind, there is a need for waterwise, drought-tolerant landscaping in Glendale. Click the button below to visit our Water Wise Gardening Website to learn more!
MWD's Water Savings Incentive Program
Metropolitan Water District's Water Savings Incentive Program provides rebates to non-residential consumers for improving water efficiency with upgraded equipment or services that do not qualify for other standard Metropolitan rebates. The program’s “pay-for-performance” structure provides incentives based on the amount of water saved. Most incentives are $0.60 per 1,000 gallons of water saved.
The program provides financial incentives for customized water efficiency projects including:
Installation of commercial or industrial high-efficiency equipment
Industrial process improvements
Agricultural and landscape water efficiency improvements
Water management services
Available Electric Bill Discount Programs
Glendale Water & Power offers four public benefit programs to provide electric bill discounts to eligible customers. For program guidelines and how to apply, click the button under each program description below.
Glendale Care Program - Income-qualified customers may be eligible to receive a monthly discount of $17.50 discount on the GWP electric bill, or $35 on a bi-monthly bill.
Guardian - Running medical equipment around-the-clock can get expensive. This program provides monthly bill discounts to customers who have household members using qualified doctor prescribed medical equipment or are suffering from afflictions requiring special space conditioning.
UUTE - The Utility Users Tax is charged to all users of electricity, water, gas, telephone, and cable services within the City of Glendale. GWP offers two types of exemptions, senior and disabled.
Helping Hand - This Program assists eligible income-qualified customers who are experiencing a temporary financial emergency and having trouble paying for their utility services by providing $150 towards a bill payment or deposit.