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September 2026

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Emergency Preparedness Month

September is Emergency Preparedness Month and Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) encourages all customers to make a plan for potential emergencies and disasters.

 
 
 
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Register Life-Supporting Medical Devices

If you or someone in your household relies on a qualifying plug-in medical device for life-support, including apnea monitors, pressure pads, and respirators or ventilators, you can help PWP plan for and better respond to emergencies and power outages by informing us of the medical devices in your home. Login to your PWP account to fill out the application and submit a doctor's note or call PWP customer service at (626) 744-4005 to request a copy of the application. 

Outage and Emergency Preparation Tips

Emergencies can happen at any time. Stay prepared in your home and at work by preparing emergency kits, understanding what to do during an electrical or water outage, and being aware of PWP customer tools.  

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The Latest on the Raymond Underground Program

PWP continues to advance construction on the Raymond Avenue underground utility project. Starting Monday, September 21, construction will shift to the intersection of Raymond Ave. and Washington Blvd. Lanes at the intersection may be closed or re-routed. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is expected to last approximately three weeks. 

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Public Power Week with PWP

Every year, the first week of October is nationally recognized as Public Power Week. PWP, along with the American Public Power Association and publicly owned utilities (POUs) nationwide, will celebrate Public Power Week from October 4-10, 2026. Visit our Public Power Week page for complete details. 

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PWP Recognized with 2026 Green Power Leadership Award

PWP has received the 2026 Green Power Leadership Award from the Center for Resource Solutions, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing sustainable energy and climate solutions. PWP earned the award in the “Impactful Procurement” category, which recognizes the utility’s leadership in advancing a progressive municipal clean-energy transition toward 100% carbon-free electricity by the end of 2030. 

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Utility Trades Scholarship Now Open

PWP is seeking eligible students to apply for a $1,000 Utility Trades Scholarship toward their technical/vocational school or community college education. PWP customers who are full-time students and are studying to work within a utility trade such a water operations, power supply, machinist and more are invited to submit a video application by December 31, 2026. View eligibility and application requirements at PWPweb.com/Trades.

Save 20–30% on Solar & Battery Upfront Costs with PWP Rebates

Did you know PWP offers rebates to help residential and commercial electric customers make solar and battery storage more affordable? Residential customers can receive $0.60 per Watt for installing a new rooftop solar system or $1.00 per watt if enrolled in one of PWP’s bill assistance programs. Residential battery storage rebates are $350 per kiloWatt-hour (kWh), with an additional $200 per kWh for income-qualified and Medical Assistance Program participants.


These incentives typically cover 20–30% of system costs, making it easier to invest in clean, reliable home energy. If you're considering solar or storage, now is an excellent time to explore your options. For more information, visit PWP’s website, where both residential and commercial program details, eligibility, and next steps are available.

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