Sustainable Policy in Glendale!
Plug-In “Balcony” Solar: A Simple On-Ramp to Clean Energy!
If signed by Gov. Newsom, California’s “Plug Into the Sun Act” would allow renters, condo and home owners to purchase, plug in and immediately begin enjoying the benefits of up to 1200 w of solar energy via safe, UV rated modular panels – reducing electric bills, without interconnection agreements, red tape or fees.
City Owned Solar Development Program Update
Phase 1 City-Owned Solar Update: Central Library rooftop solar array energized on March 2, 2026. Sports Complex Carport Solar project installation is in progress.
GEC Educational Series: Air Conditioning to Heat Pump (AC2HP) Webinar + Q&A
To help educate Glendale, California residents on the city’s newly-passed Air Conditioning to Heat Pump (AC2HP) ordinance, GEC hosted this webinar and Q&A on December 8, 2025. Speakers: Michael Rochmes, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at the U.S. Green Building Council, California (event co-sponsor), and Brett Markey, Co-owner of Hilo Aire.
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!
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!
Commission Watch – Sustainability Commission – April 2, 2026
This week at the Sustainability Commission: Climate Action and Adaptation Plan – Dashboard Scope of Work; Climate Action and Adaptation Plan – Update
City Council Watch – March 31, 2026
On the Agenda: Pasadena Humane Presentation: Wildlife Safety; Grayson Repowering Project’s permit variance application legal assistance; Water Master Plan Update and Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc.
City Council Watch – March 10, 2026
On the Agenda: Glendale High Recycled Water Booster Pump and Motor No. 2 Repair Project; GWP Direction to Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for third-party vendors to design, install, operate, and maintain curbside EV chargers in predefined locations in the public right-of-way.
“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
Love where you live? The Glendale Environmental Coalition invites you to roll up your sleeves and help keep our beautiful city sparkling. Join us for a Litter Cleanup!
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AB 1795 & 1642 Senate Appropriations CTA
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URGENT CALL TO ACTION ACT NOW Call/Email/Tweet Assembly Appropriations Leadership On August 13th, Assembly Bill 1642, which Eaton Fire Residents United is supporting, is heading to the California Sena...
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EFRU is hosting a virtual town hall to give you an update on where AB 1642 and AB 1795 stand, what they will and will not do for smoke damage survivors, and how you can help before both bills reach th...
