Pasadena Water and Power Celebrates Public Power Week 2025

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 Oct. 5-11, 2025.

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:

• Storytime and Touch-a-Truck with a Lineman
  • Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
  • An electric storybook reading from real linemen and an opportunity to see a PWP vehicle in-person. All ages welcome. Recommended for ages 18 - 36 months.
• Electric Circuit Activity
  • Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.
  • Learn the basic science behind electrical circuits! All ages welcome. Recommended for ages 5 to 12.

"At Pasadena Water and Power, delivering reliable and environmentally responsible service is at the heart of our mission," said General Manager David Reyes. "As a community-owned utility, we're proud to help Pasadena residents and businesses save energy, lower costs, and build a more sustainable future together." 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.