Pasadena Water and Power Uses Film to Engage Community in Integrated Resource Plan

Nearly 150 Pasadena residents filed into the Laemmle Playhouse 7 Theaters on Aug. 27 and 30 to take in free screenings of Pasadena Water and Power Department’s (PWP) new “Energy Roadmap” video.

The screenings marked the start of a three-part series designed to engage customers in updating the City’s 20-year Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Crafted in 2009 and revised in 2012, the IRP is the City’s blueprint for providing reliable, environmentally responsible power at competitive rates for the next two decades.

The 18-minute “Energy Roadmap” video explains why Pasadena needs an IRP, where the City’s energy comes from and how it is delivered to customers. It explains the pros and cons of conventional and renewable energy; how Pasadena sets its energy-use goals and how customers can help by adopting energy-efficiency measures and taking advantage of PWP-offered rebates.

In addition to free popcorn, soda and fun giveaways, guests were given an IRP survey soliciting their feedback. All customers are encouraged to complete the five-minute questionnaire, available online at PWPweb.com/IRP.

Customers who missed the screenings can watch “Energy Roadmap” online at PWPweb.com/IRP and on YouTube. It will also air on the City’s cable channel, KPAS this fall.

PWP’s next IRP community event is planned for Thursday, Oct. 16 at Art Center College of Design from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. RSVP required. Contact the Citizen Service Center to reserve your spot. For complete details on the IRP, details about the next community event, or to take the online survey, visit PWPweb.com/IRP.

For more information about PWP, visit www.PWPweb.com or follow the department on Twitter @PWPnews.