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City Council Watch – November 18, 2025

Review of 2024 GWP Power Content Label; Adoption of AC to Heat Pump (AC2HP) Ordinance

City Council Watch – October 28, 2025

On the Agenda: Central Park Block Improvements Project bids; Zone ZERO Update

City Council Recap – September 9, 2025

Public Benefits Budget approval (GWP); vote to bring back AC to Heat Pump (AC2HP) Reach Code Ordinance in December; funding for “Vehicle to Everything” (V2X) study

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GEC – AC to Heat Pump Webinar

GEC & U.S. Green Building Council California are hosting a free webinar Friday Dec 8 on Zoom to help educate residents on Glendale, California’s newly-passed Air Conditioning to Heat Pump (AC2HP) ordinance.

GEC helps plant an entire block of Oaks in South Glendale!

GEC helped plant a new block of Engelmann Oaks in South Glendale in front of GUSD HQ in collaboration with GUSD, Glendale Open Space & Parks Foundation, North East Trees!

GEC Joins Glendale Public Works at Cruise Night!

GEC Board members Elise Kalfayan, Monica Campagna, and Nick Dadizokian were happy to join Glendale Public Works staff at their Cruise Night display of three new heavy duty zero-emission vehicles!

The Eland Solar & Battery Project is delivering to Glendale

The Eland Solar & Battery Project (Kern County, CA) is now delivering peak-demand energy to Glendale, and GWP announces new solar on the way from the Milford Solar Project (Utah) + A review of our current Power Content Labels and clean energy goals. How is Glendale doing?

2025 Earth Day Festivities & Glendale’s First Electric Bus!

GEC had a blast at Glendale’s 2025 Earth Day Fair and GCC’s 2025 Earth Day Event + Glendale’s first Electric Beeline Bus Unveiled!

City Owned Solar Development Program Update

The GWP Perkins 184 kW Solar Array is connected! The Perkins Building Rooftop Solar Project is the first initiative of Phase 1 of the Community Solar: City-Owned Program. Phase 1 will provide approximately 4.9 megawatts of clean, locally-generated solar power to Glendale’s grid. GEC congratulates GWP on this milestone!

“Climate change is the single biggest thing that humans have ever done on this planet. The one thing that needs to be bigger is our movement to stop it.”

—Bill McKibben

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Use of Gas Powered Leaf Blowers is Banned in Glendale

Skip the Stuff means No Utensils etc without asking!

Enforcement of Gas Leafblower Ban Begins Sept 1

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Glendale Environmental Coalition

3 weeks ago

Glendale has transitioned off coal!We are thrilled to announce that Glendale’s Intermountain Power Project (IPP) agreement has transitioned to 100% coal-free, currently operating on natural gas while preparing for future hydrogen use. This major change lowers portfolio emissions, reduces long-term carbon-compliance costs, and better aligns Glendale with California’s decarbonization requirements. It strengthens reliability and supports a cleaner, more resilient energy utilization.The City is focusing on a hydrogen-ready future, securing long-term access to a unit designed to gradually increase its blend of clean hydrogen. This positions Glendale to participate in the regional shift from natural gas to hydrogen as the technology becomes viable.The renewed IPP setup offers a strong value proposition: it supports near-zero-carbon operations, helps Glendale meet future regulatory mandates, reduces dependence on buying carbon credits, and improves long-term cost stability by lowering exposure to carbon-related risks.To reach this goal, Glendale Water and Power (GWP) has completed extensive steps, including:• Early feasibility discussions on hydrogen conversion.• Reviewing engineering studies, timelines, and operational impacts.• Conducting internal modeling to ensure alignment with SB 100 and future grid needs.• Evaluating reliability impacts during the transition away from fossil fuels.• Working with partners to refine the agreement and clarify hydrogen-conversion responsibilities.• Providing ongoing updates to leadership to keep the city aligned with long-term clean energy goals. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

GEC will be submitting comments. You can also!FROM CITY OF GLENDALE:Community Survey Now AvailableWe Want to Hear from You!Glendale has officially launched the process to update its Open Space and Conservation and Recreation Elements—collectively known as OSCR—as part of the City’s General Plan. This is your opportunity to help shape the vision, goals, and priorities for Glendale’s parks, open spaces, and recreation programs for the next 20–30 years.Visit GlendaleOSCR.com to take the survey and share your input!www.glendaleoscr.com ... See MoreSee Less

Glendale OSCR – Part of the Glendale General Plan

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We need your help to create a roadmap for the future of our parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces. Share your thoughts with us by responding to this survey.

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Glendale Environmental Coalition

1 month ago

Join the Glendale Environmental Coalition for a webinar regarding AC2HP systems!Details: December 8 at 7:30 PM on Zoom. Presentations by Michael Rochmes from USGBC California and Brett Markey from Hilo Aire, followed by a Q&A. Learn about heat pumps, what the new ordinance requires, and available rebates. More info and link to register: ... See MoreSee Less

GEC - AC to Heat Pump Webinar - Glendale Environmental Coalition

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GEC & U.S. Green Building Council California are hosting a free webinar Friday Dec 8 on Zoom to help educate residents on Glendale, California's newly-passed Air Conditioning to Heat Pump (AC2HP) ordi...

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