Glendale
California
GWP From The Source Newsletter - November 2022
Government and Politics
November 12, 2022
From: City Of GlendaleElectric Car Guest Drive Event
Get in the driver’s seat and see what electric is all about! The Electric Car Guest Drive event will feature a wide variety of electric cars including the Tesla Model 3 and other popular electric cars from various manufacturers. Displays and educational demonstrations of Electric Vehicle charging stations will be available for hands-on viewing at the event. Educational representatives will be on hand to discuss methods of fueling EVs using domestic and renewable sources of energy.
Everyone is welcome to attend and view the cars, but pre-registration is required for test
drives. Registered test drives will take place at the Glendale City Hall Parking Lot, 120 N. Isabel St, Glendale, CA 91206 on Saturday, December 3, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Free event parking is available at the Civic Center Parking Lot on 650 E. Wilson Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206.
Community Open House for the Scholl Canyon Biogas Renewable Generation Project
Join us on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Auditorium (1401 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208) to learn about the Scholl Canyon Biogas Renewable Generation Project that will generate approximately 11 megawatts net of renewable energy for the City of Glendale.
Arrive anytime between 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to visit one-on-one with City staff and project team, who will be available to provide information and to answer questions about the project. Free parking is available. Click the button below to learn more about this project.
Important Announcement
GWP Will Lift the Moratorium on Disconnections and Late Fees on December 1, 2022
Effective December 1, 2022, GWP will resume electric and water disconnection practices, as well as applying applicable late charges to delinquent customer accounts.
We understand the financial struggles that our residents have faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to ensure that we're committed to helping our customers throughout this difficult time. Click the button below for information regarding payment arrangements, and financial assistance programs offered to qualifying customers.
Please be aware that if you receive a call threatening to have your power shut off if you do not pay immediately, DO NOT provide payment details by phone, and hang up. GWP will never call customers or visit in-person and demand payment by threatening to shut off your service.
2021 Power Content Label
See GWP's Investments in Clean Energy!
In comparison to our neighboring cities, GWP is well on track to meet our clean energy goals! Under the CEC's Power Source Disclosure Program, GWP is required to disclose to its retail consumers about the energy resources used to provide electricity service, as well as the greenhouse gas emissions intensity associated with its retail electricity portfolio through an annual Power Content Label. For comparison, the label includes a summary of California’s overall power mix during the same period. The resources mix is shown as a percentage of actual Retail Sales.
Free Shade Trees From Our Tree Power Program
Cool your home and help the environment by taking advantage of our Tree Power Program. The program provides eligible residential customers up to three free shade trees from a list of 30 different varieties.
The shade trees are delivered semi-matured, complete with stakes, ties, arbor guards, and an instructional DVD on tree planting and maintenance. With the help of our arborist you will find the most favorable planting location for your new trees to ensure maximum energy savings once trees are fully matured.
To participate in our program call our program arborist at (818) 957-4425 or click the button below to complete the form and get contacted by our program arborist.
Take CA Friendly Landscaping Classes
Register for free virtual classes in landscape design, turf removal, rainwater capture, and irrigation principles to help you plant, care for and maintain a beautiful water efficient garden. Outdoor landscaping consumes 60% of household
water use. Replacing lawns with California native plants is a great way to cut water bills in half.
Also on the calendar MWD is offering a Turf Removal class in Spanish on December 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to register for the Spanish class. For all other virtual classes, click the button below.
Rain Barrel Distribution Event on January 8
When rainwater is directed into a rain barrel, even 1/10 inch of rain can collect up to 63 gallons of water (off of an average 1000 sq. ft roof). Also, use your rain barrel as a storage unit to save water even when it is not raining! Put a bucket in your shower, so while you wait for the water to heat up, you’re not losing the first couple of gallons. Pour the saved water into your rain barrel to later use to water your trees or plants. Click here to view the flyer.
Click the button below to pre-order a rain barrel and pick up your purchase from Foothill MWD at 4536 Hampton Rd, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 on January 8, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
NEW Solar EV Level 2 Charger in Glendale
We've installed a new Level 2 solar electric vehicle charger across the street from Verdugo Park, at Parking Lot 34.GWP has installed multiple charging stations throughout Glendale to serve EV drivers, with more planned in the near future. Click the button below to view a map of charging station locations in Glendale.
NEW Bill Payment Kiosk at GWP
There’s a new way to pay your bill! We’ve added a self-service payment kiosk in the lobby of GWP's payment center at the Perkins Plaza building on Wilson Ave. and Glendale Ave. at 141 N. Glendale Ave. Level 2. The payment kiosk accepts cash (paper bills only, no coins), and check payments. The kiosk does not provide change and any overpayment will be credited to your GWP account.
Turf Replacement Rebate
With Southern CA in a sever drought, every drop of water we save counts. Did you know, 500 square feet of lawn 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 and associated costs.
This 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 Less During the Winter Months
As we move into the winter months, it’s a good time to reset your irrigation controllers to just one day per week, since most plants don’t need as much water in the cooler months. Also, it’s a good idea to take advantage of the free water whenever we get rain by turning off your irrigation controllers one day prior to rainfall, and at least two days afterwards. Collecting rainfall in your rain barrel is also extremely resourceful.
This is also the best time to plant drought tolerant California native plants! The cooler months allow them to become more established in time for rains in the spring. Remember, we’re in a drought, and every drop counts!