City of Pasadena, CA

09/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2024 09:36

Pasadena Water and Power Celebrates Public Power Week Oct 6-12

PASADENA, Calif.- Every year, the first week of October is nationally recognized as Public Power Week. Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), along with the American Public Power Association (APPA) and publicly owned utilities (POUs) nationwide, will celebrate Public Power Week from October 6-12, 2024.

Public Power Week is a time for utilities to spotlight the way they serve their communities and share the benefits of being a POU customer. As a not-for-profit public service, PWP operates for the benefit of Pasadena's residents, businesses and visitors. PWP prioritizes reliability, responsiveness to customers, competitive rates and environmental stewardship.

The community is invited to attend family-friendly activities and opportunities:

  • Resource Booth Power Hour
    • Tuesday, October 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Victory Park Recreation Center, 2575 Paloma Street
    • Learn all about helpful rebates, programs and resources.
  • Storytime and Touch-a-Truck with a Lineman
    • Tuesday, October 8, 10 - 11 a.m.
    • Jefferson Branch Library, 1500 E Villa Street
    • An electric storybook reading from real lineman and an opportunity to see a PWP vehicle in-person. All ages welcome. Recommended for ages 2 to 4.
  • Electric Circuit Activity
    • Wednesday, October 9, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
    • Lamanda Park Branch Library, 140 S Altadena Drive
    • Learn the basic science behind electrical circuits! All ages welcome. Recommended for ages 5 to 12.

"At PWP, our team takes tremendous pride in the services we provide to the Pasadena community," says PWP Interim General Manager David Reyes. "As a publicly owned utility, we care a great deal about helping our residents and businesses save energy and money, as well as providing reliable and environmentally responsible service."

Find out more about Public Power Week, including online resources and other ways to celebrate public power, by visiting us at PWPweb.com/PublicPowerWeek.

About Pasadena Water and Power
PWP provides electricity to more than 65,000 customers within Pasadena. PWP delivers water to nearly 38,000 households and businesses in Pasadena and adjacent communities in the San Gabriel Valley. As a community-owned utility, PWP is a not-for-profit public service owned and operated by the City of Pasadena for the benefit of its customers and the community.