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The City of Glendale is proud to announce the appointment of Scott Mellon as the new General Manager of Glendale Water and Power (GWP). With more than two decades of engineering and utility experience, Scott brings a forward-thinking vision and deep technical expertise to this critical leadership role.
Scott joined GWP in September 2022 as the Assistant General Manager of GWP’s Power Management section. In this role, he oversaw utility-scale energy projects, managed renewable energy contract negotiations, and led efforts to support grid stability through advanced technologies. Prior to his tenure in Glendale, he spent over 20 years at Burbank Water and Power, where he served as Principal Electrical Engineer and Project Manager, most recently leading the implementation of an Advanced Distribution Management System.
You recently received our summer readiness mailer, packed with tips to help you conserve energy and avoid those surprise high bills that often come with warmer weather. Summer is when air conditioning use — and energy costs — tend to spike, so taking a few simple steps to prepare for the heat and conserve during warmer days can really pay off. The mailer also includes advice on how to prepare for outages, so you’re ready if extreme temperatures lead to power disruptions. For more tips and info, click the link below and stay cool without the extra cost this summer!
1st Place Winner, Sydney Kim, a 9th grade student from Crescenta Valley High School!
We are excited 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. Over 80 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, Sydney Kim, a 9th-grade student from Crescenta Valley High School. In second place, we have Alyssa Lara, a 10th-grade student from Glendale High School., and Sena Matsudaira, a 5th-grade student from Dunsmore Elementary School, earned third place!
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.
Don’t Forget to sign-up for Outage Alerts to be notified if there is a water or power outage in your area. By signing up you will receive information, text updates and the status of restoration. Sign-up here. You can always view outage information on our live outage map on our website at www.GlendaleWaterAndPower.com and click on the outage map icon.
The Consumer Confidence Report or Water Quality Report is now available to view online. It informs customers about the quality of their drinking water, its source, and the efforts involved in delivering water to their homes in 2024. We are proud to provide safe, clean water that our customers can trust.
If you prefer a hard copy, email GWPConservation@glendaleca.gov to request one be mailed to your home. To view the report online, click on the button below.
Stop by our booth on July 19th from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM during Cruise Night in the heart of Glendale on Brand Blvd. There will be live entertainment and lots of fun activities.
We'll be sharing information about our programs, giving away conservation coloring books and GWP bags with participation in one of our table top activities. We can't wait to see you there!
We are excited to announce the launch of our new customer payment portal, MYGWP, powered by SilverBlaze. Starting July 22, 2025, this upgraded portal will offer a more user-friendly experience for managing your account, viewing bills, and making payments online.
Key Features Include:
- View your digital meter consumption data
- Pay your bills online and view billing history
- Review transaction and payment history
- Analyze and download electricity and water usage
- Add multiple accounts to a single web profile
- Report power and water outages
Important Information for Current Portal Users:
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Password Reset: A password reset will be required. In July, you’ll receive an email from SilverBlaze with a secure link to reset your MYGWP password.
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Auto-Pay: While all other account information will transfer automatically, Auto-Pay settings will not. You will need to re-enroll in Auto-Pay after July 22.
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Accessing the Portal: The portal web address remains the same: mygwp.glendaleca.gov. You can also access it via the “Pay Your Bill” link on our website: GlendaleWaterAndPower.com.
For New Users:
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Sign Up: After July 22, visit mygwp.glendaleca.gov to register. Please have your most recent bill available to complete the registration form.
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Video Demo: Watch our demo video at bit.ly/MyGWPVideo to explore the tools and services available to you.
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