PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is accepting submissions for the 2023 Academic Scholarship and the annual “Water is Life” Student Art Contest. As a community-owned utility, PWP takes pride in empowering local youth through educational programs and activities. 2023 Academic Scholarship Program PWP is currently accepting essays and applications for the 2023 Academic Scholarship. Each year, PWP honors two outstanding high school seniors in Pasadena with a scholarship to a two- or four-year accredited, post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic...
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Pasadena Water and Power Seeks Community Input on Roadmap to Energy Future
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is hosting a Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) virtual community meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. The Power IRP is a long-range blueprint for supplying reliable and environmentally responsible electricity at competitive rates over a 25-year period. PWP has developed IRPs for more than 20 years to address the fundamental goals of maintaining a reliable power supply portfolio to meet customer needs while minimizing electric rate impacts and volatility, and meeting or exceeding...
Pasadena’s One-Day-Per-Week Outdoor Watering Schedule Continues as Regional Drought Emergency Declared for All of Southern California
PASADENA Calif.—Preparing for a fourth consecutive dry year, Metropolitan Water District’s (MWD) board of directors declared a regional drought emergency for all of Southern California and called upon water agencies to immediately reduce their use of imported supplies. MWD imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, including Pasadena. “As a leader in water conservation, Pasadena continues to be proactive in conserving our precious resources while meeting the needs of the region as conditions evolve,”...
Pasadena Low-Income Residents Can Now Apply for up to $2,000 in Water Utility Bill Assistance
State’s local service provider accepting applications for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) low-income customers can now apply to receive financial assistance for delinquent residential water bills. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally funded program that offers low-income households a one-time payment to help pay outstanding bills for residential water or wastewater costs. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government allocated funding to California to help households struggling...
Pasadena Water and Power Launches New Customer Information System
PASADENA, Calif.—In early April, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) completed major achievements in the project to replace its aging customer billing system with a new, customer information system (CIS) that will increase PWP’s system performance and improve the customer experience. Customers will soon see a redesigned bill and a new customer portal that will offer more robust self-service options. The system will now allow customers to register for services online, enroll in paperless billing, view past usage data and receive notifications...
Pasadena Water and Power Announces Academic Scholarship and "Water is Life" Art Contest
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Academic Scholarship and the annual “Water is Life” Student Art Contest. As a community-owned utility, PWP takes pride in empowering local youth through educational programs and activities. The goal is to encourage environmental stewardship, resource mindfulness, and community investment through creative exploration. 2022 Academic Scholarship PWP is currently accepting essays and applications for the 2022 Academic Scholarship. Each year, PWP honors two outstanding high school seniors in...
City Council Approves Alternating Water Schedule To Address Drought
PASADENA, Calif.—On Monday, Aug. 16, the Pasadena City Council unanimously approved the proposal to implement the Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Plan under the Pasadena Municipal Code and to establish a voluntary water reduction target of 15%, which aligns with the state’s reduction goal. As part of the Pasadena Municipal Code, the Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Plan restricts outdoor watering to two days per week from April to October and one day per week from November to March. To...
'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams: A Warning From Pasadena Water and Power About Fraudulent Calls
PASADENA, Calif.—Due to an increase in fraudulent calls, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) advises residents to be especially vigilant about scam calls demanding payment for utility bills. PWP will never call customers asking them to make payment over the phone. If you receive one of these calls, be advised that scammers are attempting to solicit money or personal information from you. They may demand that customers go to a nearby convenience store, like Rite Aid or CVS, and purchase gift...