PWP Celebrates Public Power Week 2026

Every year, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) joins the American Public Power Association and publicly owned utilities nationwide in celebrating Public Power Week. Commemorated during the first week of October, Public Power Week is a time for utilities to spotlight the way they serve their communities and share the benefits of being a publicly owned utility customer. As a not-for-profit public service, PWP operates for the benefit of Pasadena's residents, businesses and visitors. PWP prioritizes reliability, responsiveness to customers, competitive rates and environmental stewardship.

The community is invited to attend this year’s Public Power Week family-friendly activities:

Public Power Week Events

• Storytime and Touch-a-Truck with a Lineman
  Monday, October 5, 10:30 a.m.
  Santa Catalina Branch Library
  An electric storybook reading from real lineman and an opportunity to see a PWP vehicle in-person! All ages welcome. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
• Power Up! Build a Circuit with PWP
  Thursday, October 8, 3:30 p.m.
  Allendale Branch Library
  Learn the basic science behind electrical circuits! All ages welcome. Recommended for ages 5 to 12.

For accessibility information, or to request an accommodation, please contact (626) 744-7311 or CSC@CityOfPasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

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Learn More About Public Utilities

• Watch this public power week explainer video!
• Watch "A Day in the Life of Electric Services" on our PWP YouTube page!
• Watch "Women in Water and Power at PWP" at Pasadena Media!
• Check out our most recent reports to learn about the hard work PWP is doing to provide reliable power and high quality water sustainably and effectively.

For Kids and Families

• Watch a special cartoon featuring The Outtawatta Family, Uncle Ace Explores Pasadena's Power Resources, for a family-friendly way to learn about electricity, where power comes from, and tips for staying safe around electricity.
• Read Uncle Ace's Power Trip - Uncle Ace comes to town but has much to learn about energy efficiency, renewable vs. non renewable resources and electrical safety. Uncle Ace's Power Trip is available for reading online anytime!
• Complete the Outtawatta's Workbook- Check out these fun word & picture puzzles while learning about resource conservation.
• Monster Detective Collective Coloring Page - Enjoy this coloring page celebrating public power week.

You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter, and follow our journey as we share what being #CommunityPowered means.