GWP’s latest Power Content Label shows the percentage of renewables and zero-carbon resources went from 50% in 2024 to 64% in 2025, a 14% increase!
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!
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?
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!
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!
324 schools in California, including Glenoaks Elementary and Fremont Elementary in GUSD, will be installing dishwashers thanks to funding acquired by Senator Portantino, inspired by advocacy by GEC and GREEN LUNCHROOM and the original pilot at Franklin Elementary!
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 @ 6PM Glendale City Council will vote to adopt the Plastic Waste Reduction Ordinance, which we consider to be an excellent collection of the best practices from around the state that will help us to finally combat the scourge of plastic pollution in our city.
Spread the word! Small businesses and sole proprietors can purchase discounted zero-emission lawn mowers, blowers and more through funding from the CARB’s Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE). There are $27 million of voucher funds available, but funding will go fast.
If you own an EV (or EVs), consider signing up for GWP’s new Off-Peak EV Charging Rebate program! Help Glendale shave peak loads and avoid investments in gas. Charge from 9pm-12noon weekdays (all day on weekends) and receive $8/monthly as an incentive!
The City of Glendale’s Organics Recycling Program has officially begun! Read our post to learn more, get some questions answered and consider the various other ways you can most sustainably manage your organic waste.