Historic Pasadena Water and Power fountain (Photo – W.K.)
Pasadena Water and Power is moving forward with two new initiatives designed to expand local clean energy and help the city reach its goal of providing 100% carbon-free electricity by the end of 2030.
By News Desk
The utility has released two Requests for Proposals, creating opportunities for solar and energy storage developers, contractors and large property owners to partner with the city.
The first RFP seeks design-build services for solar and energy storage installations at 13 City-owned properties, including libraries, recreation centers and parking lots. Together, the projects are expected to provide approximately 2.6 megawatts of clean energy capacity, with completion targeted for June 2028.
Responses to the first RFP are due Sept. 30, 2026.
The effort is expected to grow. PWP plans to issue a second-phase RFP later this year covering solar and energy storage projects at 14 additional City-owned properties. Those projects are expected to add approximately 6.1 megawatts of capacity, with completion targeted for 2029. PWP also expects to release additional RFPs in 2027.
A second solicitation, the Clean Power Pasadena Partnership, or CP3, is aimed at expanding opportunities beyond City-owned properties.
Through the CP3 RFP, large property owners and clean energy developers can propose renewable energy projects and sell the electricity generated directly to PWP. Proposed projects must be at least 200 kilowatts and connect directly to PWP’s electric distribution system.
To help reduce the upfront costs of participating, PWP will fund eligible interconnection work. Responses to the CP3 RFP are due Oct. 30, 2026.
David Reyes, general manager of Pasadena Water and Power, said reaching the city’s carbon-free electricity goals will require partnerships and continued modernization of the utility.
The projects are intended to do more than increase Pasadena’s supply of carbon-free electricity. According to PWP, adding local clean energy resources can also strengthen reliability by reducing the utility’s dependence on imported electricity.
The two solicitations mark another step toward expanding solar and energy storage across Pasadena, bringing city facilities, property owners and clean energy developers into the effort.
PWP is also highlighting its commitment to workplace safety. During OSHA Safe + Sound Week, which recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs, the utility announced that it has received an American Public Power Association Safety Award for Excellence. The award carries a Diamond-level designation, the highest possible distinction.
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