Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum), a bunch grass native to Africa, is one of the most common invasive species in Glendale, La Crescenta and in nearby communities. Local municipal and county public works agencies face a lot more work to get rid of it in tree wells and parkways and it creeps quickly into our open spaces, out competing our native plants.

Understanding our water supply and infrastructure—and how we can better assist with water conservation—is critical.
Please join GEC on Wednesday, October 28, 7PM for an in-depth presentation via Zoom on California’s water supply by Luis Cetina, MWD’s Public Relations and Regional Affairs Representative.

California’s “Plug Into the Sun Act” will 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.

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.

Learn about Glendale’s Air Conditioning to Heat Pump (AC2HP) ordinance with this 2025 webinar and Q&A featuring 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 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!