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With summer heatwaves on the horizon, remember that energy conservation is key to keeping our city powered up. Our transition to the new Grayson Energy Center is underway, but until then, we need your support to manage our energy demands. With Grayson Units 1-8 retired and only Unit 9 in operation, your efforts to save energy can help us avoid rolling outages this summer.
A Peak Day Alert is an urgent call to Glendale residents via phone or e-mail to immediately conserve electricity and to shift demand to off-peak hours (after 9 p.m.). By conserving energy when you receive a Peak Day Alert you’ll help keep everyone's electricity going! Click here to watch our video to learn more about how every little bit helps.
What do I do when a Peak Day Alert is called?
- Postpone using major appliances and charging your electric vehicle until after 9:00 p.m.
- Turn off all unnecessary lights, shut down computers, and unplug phone chargers and appliances with digital clocks.
- Adjust your air conditioning thermostat to 78 degrees or higher. Use a fan if possible.
As temperatures rise so does our water usage. Fortunately, there are several effective strategies to help you save money and conserve water during this season. Encourage everyone in your household to be mindful of their water use and adopt sustainable habits. Simple actions, like taking shorter showers or using a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways, can collectively make a big difference.
Here are some more tips to help you save:
Watering Your Lawn:
- GWP is currently in Phase III of the Mandatory Water Conservation Ordinance, outdoor watering is limited to two days a week: Tuesdays and Saturdays for no more than 10 minutes at each watering station.
- Water your plants early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation.
- Using drought-resistant plants can also make a significant difference, as they require less water to thrive.
- Using mulch around our plants helps retain moisture in the soil, reducing the need for frequent watering.
- Ensure sprinklers are not over-spraying or causing runoff.
- Install a drip irrigation system which uses about 50% less water compared to traditional methods. It applies water directly to the roots, minimizing evaporation.
Click the button below for information on rebates, landscape classes, and more conservation tips.
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EXCITING news! Be on the lookout for our new video engagement tool that helps you view and pay your bills! GWP videos through SmartVX is fully integrated with our customer information and billing system to give you customized information regarding billing, payment options for overdue bills, energy conservation tips and more.
Each video is interactive, featuring embedded links that direct you to useful GWP resources where you can manage payments, set-up outage management alerts, and access our customer self-serve portal. Your customized videos contain only the account holders information and the embedded links are safe to click and take you to our secure payment portal asking you to log in.
Customers will receive these videos through text messages and emails. We encourage you to take full advantage of these resources to make the most of your GWP services. To get a glimpse of what SmartVX offers, click the button below to watch a sample video.
1st Place Winner, Teo Kim, a 2nd grade student from Mark Keppel Elementary School!
We are delighted to reveal the winners of this year's "Being Water Wise Is..." Art Contest, which showcased a remarkable array of creative talent and commitment to water conservation. The Glendale students impressed us with their stunning artwork, making the selection process incredibly challenging. A big thank you to all the participants, and congratulations to our winners!
Taking first place, Teo Kim, a 2nd-grade student from Mark Keppel Elementary School, wowed us with his detailed and captivating interpretation of the theme. His artwork truly embodied the essence of being water wise.
In second place, we have Emin Abdian, a 7th-grade student from Eleanor J. Toll Middle School, whose art also displayed exceptional creativity and insight. Daisy Aram Kim, a 5th-grade student from Mountain Avenue Elementary School, earned third place with her impressive weekly conservation tips piece.
Additionally, a total of 15 outstanding entries were selected by GWP and submitted to the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) for the final round of competition. To see the incredible winning artworks, click on the button below and enjoy our winners' gallery.
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