Pasadena Water and Power Wins National Award for Clean Energy Progress

Green Power CRS Leadership Award (Photo – PWP)

Pasadena Water and Power has received a 2026 Green Power Leadership Award recognizing the utility’s efforts to move the city toward 100% carbon-free electricity by the end of 2030.

By News Desk

Presented September 2 at the Center for Resource Solutions’ Renewable Energy Markets Conference, the award honors PWP in the “Impactful Procurement” category. The national nonprofit presents the award to utilities that demonstrate leadership in advancing clean energy through strategic purchasing and investment.

“Through forward-looking procurement strategies and targeted investments, PWP is accelerating the development of new renewable energy and storage resources while strengthening grid reliability across Pasadena,” said David Reyes, PWP’s general manager.

The recognition follows Pasadena’s work to implement its Optimized Strategic Plan, which supports Resolution 9977, declaring a climate emergency. Since adopting its Integrated Resource Plan in 2023, PWP has expanded its portfolio of renewable energy and storage resources as the city works toward its goal of carbon-free electricity by 2030.

“Every milestone we reach brings Pasadena closer to a 100% carbon-free future,” Mayor Victor Gordo said. “Pasadena is a leader in sustainability, and it’s always a pleasure to see Pasadena recognized as the world-class city that it is.”

A central part of PWP’s strategy is expanding local solar power and battery storage. The utility is prioritizing municipal sites and supporting projects designed to improve reliability while creating new opportunities for clean-energy development.

Among those projects is the forthcoming Glenarm Battery Energy Storage System. The 25-megawatt, four-hour, utility-scale battery is expected to deliver carbon-free energy during peak hours, helping support Pasadena’s electrical grid and reduce transmission constraints.

“This award underscores the strength and momentum of Pasadena’s clean-energy transition,” said Councilmember Justin Jones, chair of the Municipal Services Committee. “As we continue to advance our clean-power goals, Pasadena is building modern, resilient and responsive systems that will continue to provide high-quality, reliable service to our community.”

For PWP, the award marks national recognition of Pasadena’s progress—and of the city’s accelerating effort to make clean, reliable electricity a reality by 2030.