Pasadena Water and Power Earns Nationally Recognized Awards for Safety, Communications and Energy

PASADENA, Calif.- Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) was recently honored with three prestigious distinctions from the American Public Power Association (APPA): a Safety Award of Excellence, an Excellence in Public Power Communications Award, and a Smart Energy Provider designation. With these important recognitions, PWP further establishes itself as an industry leader.

"PWP is honored to be recognized by the APPA," said PWP Interim General Manager David Reyes. "As a public power agency, PWP is a community-owned, non-profit organization. That means we put our community first by operating at a high level in all aspects of our business, from communications to sustainability. We take great pride in being a leader in the industry and are honored to receive recognition for our business practices."

Each year, APPA conducts the Safety Awards of Excellence Program to recognize the public power utilities that prioritize safety in their day-to-day operations. Based on safety data from 2023-2024, PWP received a Gold designation for the APPA Safety Awards of Excellence.

Additionally, PWP is one of only nine agencies in the state to earn the Smart Energy Provider designation by demonstrating a commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost, and sustainable electric service.

The Smart Energy Provider designation, which lasts for three years, celebrates utilities committed to serving their customers while planning for the future. PWP demonstrated leading practices in four key disciplines: smart energy program structure, energy efficiency and distributed energy resources, environmental and sustainability initiatives, and customer experience.

PWP also earned an APPA Excellence in Public Power Communications Award. APPA recognized PWP in the print and digital category for the "Outtawattas Color and Activity Book." The book features interactive games and activities designed to increase awareness and enthusiasm around water and energy concepts, efficiency, and safety. According to APPA, its annual communications awards program acknowledges utilities that demonstrate ingenuity and creativity in storytelling through outstanding copy, design, graphics, video editing, and web interactivity. PWP is one of 23 agencies nationwide to earn this award for 2024.

These prestigious accolades come on the heels of PWP's designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider ^® (RP3), a top tier marker for providing reliable and safe electric service. APPA awarded PWP the Diamond level RP3 designation, which is conferred to the top 5% of public power utilities nationwide.

To download the award-winning activity book, or to view other family friendly learning materials, visit PWPweb.com/Education. For information about PWP's vision for the future of sustainable energy, visit PWPweb.com/PowerIRP.

About Pasadena Water and Power

PWP provides electricity to more than 65,000 customers within Pasadena. PWP delivers water to nearly 38,000 households and businesses in Pasadena and adjacent communities in the San Gabriel Valley. As a community-owned utility, PWP is a not-for-profit public service owned and operated by the City of Pasadena for the benefit of its customers and the community.