Raymond Underground Meeting on January 14

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) invites community members to attend a public meeting regarding the Raymond Avenue Utility Undergrounding Project on Wednesday, January 14 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, Room 200, 1020 N Fair Oaks Ave.

The project will convert overhead electrical utility lines to underground infrastructure on Raymond Avenue between Maple Street and the north city border north of Montana Street.

During the meeting, PWP staff will provide an overview of the project and answer questions from attendees. Spanish-speaking staff will be available for questions during the meeting. For community members who cannot attend in-person, a virtual option (via Zoom) is available. A recording of the meeting will be posted to the PWP website.

For accessibility information or to request an accommodation, please contact (626) 744-7311 or CSC@CityOfPasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

Details about the project, in-person community meeting and access to the Zoom option are available on the Underground Project page below.

Learn More About Undergrounding Projects

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New: Utility Trade Scholarship Available

PWP is committed to serving the community and developing the future of the utility industry with annual scholarships. For years, PWP has awarded an educational scholarship to support students with plans to attend college and other post-secondary institutions.

This year, PWP is expanding this opportunity to feature an all-new utility trade scholarship open to students planning to, or are currently studying, a utility trade at a technical/vocational school or community college. Visit our scholarship page to learn more about the application process and the qualifications.

Learn More About PWP Scholarships

Stay Aware and Protect Yourself From Fraud

PWP reminds customers to stay alert about fraudulent activity going into tax season. Recent reports include scammers posing as PWP employees in person and over the phone. Please note: PWP will never demand immediate payment over the phone, and never require payment through third-party apps like Zelle.

You can confirm any calls by directly reaching out to customer service at (626) 744-4005. Read a list of the latest reported scams below.

View Current Fraud Alerts

The Outtawattas Family Storybook Wins APPA Award

For the second consecutive year, PWP has been awarded an Excellence in Public Power Communications Award from the American Public Power Association (APPA). PWP was the sole recipient of the Award of Excellence in the Print/Digital category for its “Outtawatta Family” storybook, Kate’s Career Date, which introduces students to the wide variety of careers in the utility industry. PWP was also one of three recipients of an Award of Merit for the animated video version of Kate’s Career Date.

View All Outtawattas Family Stories

Happy New Year from PWP

As we step into 2026, PWP would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to every member of the community. PWP looks forward to serving the community with the same commitment and dedication you've come to expect. Happy new year!