RESOLUTION NO. _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARGE (PBC) PROGRAMS
PLAN, THE LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD (LCFS) PROGRAMS PLAN, AND THE
GLENDALE WATER & POWER CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS PLAN TO BE FUNDED BY PBC AND LCFS, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027 AND
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SAID PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the City of Glendale, through Glendale Water & Power ('GWVP"), operates a municipal utility for the distribution of electrical energy to the citizens of the City of Glendale; and
WHEREAS, beginning in January 1, 1998, California State law mandated that each local publicly-owned electric utility establish a non-bypassable, usage-based charge on local distribution service of 2.85% to fund investments in programs "for the Public Good" (hereinafter "Public Benefit Charge" or "PBC"); and WHEREAS, the state-mandated Public Benefit Charge was adopted by the City Council and codified as Section 13.44.425 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, effective January 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS, subsequent amendments to the California Public Utilities Code necessitated significant increases in PBC program production and reporting as well as new program offerings; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2008, the City Council adopted changes to the City's existing solar programs, as well as an increase in the PBC to 3.6% of retail electricity charges to fund solar energy incentives required by Senate Bill 1 (SB-1); and WHEREAS, on October 8, 2024 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 6031 and Resolution No. 24-163 setting the PBC to the state mandated 2.85% as the SB-1 programs implementation period expired; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Clean Energy Programs Plan Funded in part by the Public Benefit Charge (PBC) (referred to as "PBC Programs Plan") and in part by the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), is implemented by the PBC Charge as set forth in GMC Section 13.44.425 for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) (referred to as "LCFS Program") for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027; and
WHEREAS, State law requires that the PBC program allocate funding into four categories: low-income, energy efficiency, renewable resources, and research and development; and
WHEREAS, the PBC Programs Plan for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 is set forth in Exhibit 1 hereto allocates funds into various programs within the categories specified by State law and by Section 13.44.425 of the Glendale Municipal Code; and 1 WHEREAS, the LCFS Program was established by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) to reduce the carbon intensity (Cl) of transportation fuels in California, and is one of several key measures that have been implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in California; and
WHEREAS, the LCFS Program generates credits from low Cl transportation füels, such as electricity, and those credits may be monetized and used for transportation electrification programs, including education, and to provide benefits to electric vehicle (EV) customers; and
WHEREAS, although GWP is not directly required to comply with the LCFS Program, GWP opted into the LCFS Program in 2017 to generate LCFS credits for its EV charging station installations and to promote EV in Glendale; and WHEREAS, on June 30, 2020, the City Council authorized the City of Glendale's articipation in the Clean ruel Keward (CrK) proaram. a statewide proaram thai rovides point-of-purchase electric vehicle (EV) rebates, pursuant to 17 California Code of Regulations §95483(c)(1) (A)1; and by participating in the CFR program, the City of Glendale remains eligible to continue to receive LCFS funding for transportation electrification programs; and
WHEREAS, the GWP Low Carbon Fuel Standards Programs Plan for FYs 2025- 2026 and 2026-2027 set forth in Exhibit 1 hereto allocates LCFS funds for transportation electrification programs for the City of Glendale, including the CFR Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:
SECTION 1: The Council has reviewed the Public Benefit Charge (PBC) Programs Plan and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Programs Plan for FY 2025- 2026 and FY 2026-2027 and does hereby adopt the PBC Programs Plan for FY 2025- 2026 and FY 2026-2027 and the LCFS Programs Plan for FY 2025-2026 and 2026- 2027 as set forth as Exhibit 1 to this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The Council also approves the Glendale Water & Power Clean Energy Programs Plan to Be Funded by PBC and LCFS, for FY 2025-2026 and 2026- 2027; and
SECTION 3: The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute such agreements, amendments, task orders, and other documents with the Southern California Public Power Authority ("SCPPA") and the contractors identified in Exhibit 1 as may be necessary to implement the programs identified therein. The form of such agreements, amendments, task orders, and other documents shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney.
SECTION 4: The Council does hereby authorize the City Manager or his designee to move appropriations without limit between detail accounts comprising the budget detail of any single budget appropriation for the various approved Clean Energy Programs Plan funded by the PBC for FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 of Exhibit 1, based upon public needs, energy efficiency needs, and program participation levels. 2 SECTION 5: The Council does hereby authorize the City Manager or his designee to move appropriations without limit between detail accounts comprising the budget detail of any single budget appropriation for the various approved Clean Energy Programs Plan funded by the LCFS for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 of Exhibit 1 based upon public needs and program participation levels or as otherwise may be required pursuant to the CFR program.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale on this _ _ day of _ 2025.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF LOS ONCELES ) SS.
1, Suzie Abajian PhD, City Clerk of the City of Glendale, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was adopted by a majority vote of the Council of the City of Glendale, California, at a regular meeting held on the _ _ day of_ _ 2025, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
City Clerk
3 Exhibit 1
CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS PLAN
Funded by the Public Benefit Charge (PBC) and
Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Prepared for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 & 2026-2027
City of
Glendale
Water & Power
Your Trusted Community Utility
Exhibit 1 to the Resolution of the City Council approving the GWP Public Benefit Programs Plan and Low Carbon Fuel Standard Programs Plan for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements to Implement said Programs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PBC-FUNDED PROGRAMS SUMMARY .. ..2
ENERGY-WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS .3
Home Energy and Water Saving Rebates.. .3
Direct Install Turf Replacement Program for Disadvantaged Communities.. .5 Home Energy and Water Saving Upgrades 6
Home Energy Reports and Online Energy Usage Access 6
Tree Power.. ..7
Business Energy Solutions 8
Business Customer Engagement Portal (New)... 8
Commercial Energy and Water Savings Rebates (New)... ..10 Small Business Direct Installations (New)...... ..12
In School Energy and Water Conservation Education ..12
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.. 13
Glendale Care. ..13
Helping Hand .13
Guardian.. .13
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS... .....14
Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage (ES) Interconnection Application Portal (PowerClerk).. ..14
Off-Peak EV Charging Incentives.. ...14
Demand Response (NEW). ...15
LCFS-FUNDED TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMS
SUMMARY.... .16
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Infrastructure... ...16 Residential EV Charging Station Rebates.. ...17
Commercial and Multi-Family EV Charging Station Rebates.. ..18 Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program... ...18
Clean Fuel Rewards Program.. ....19
Web-Based EV Customer Awareness Platform ...19
EV and E-Bike Guest Drive Events (New) .20
E-Bike Rebates.. 21
Electric Leaf Blower Rebates. ..21
Vehicle to Grid Study (New). .21
Exhibit 1 to the Resolution of the City Council approving the GWP Public Benefit Programs Plan and Low Carbon Fuel Standard Programs Plan for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements to Implement said Programs.
PBC-FUNDED PROGRAMS SUMMARY
Table 1 below summarizes the proposed annual budget for PBC-funded programs budget for the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The proposed PBC budget is $9.35 million for FY 2025-2026, and $11.4 million for FY 2026-2027, supporting a total of 15 programs.
TABLE 1
PROPOSED BUDGET ($1000s)
PROGRAMS FY 25-26 FY 26-27
ADMINISTRATION
Salaries and Benefits, Mainenance and Operations,
$ 1,605 $ 1,605
City Fund Allocations
ENERGY-WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Home Energy and Water Saving Rebates $ 200 $ 200
Home Energy and Water Saving Upgrades $ 500 $ 1,000
Home Energy Reports $ 655 $ 655
Tree Power $ 60 $ 60
Business Energy Solutions $ 350 $ 350
Business Customer Engagement Portal (NEW) $ 179 $ 179
Commercial Rebates (NEW) $ 150 $ 250
Small Business Direct Installation Program (NEW) $ 200 $ 500 In School Conservation Education $ $ 85
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Glendale Care $ 4,670 $ 4,670
Helping Hand $ 30 $ 30
Guardian $ 120 $ 120
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
PV and ES Interconnection $ 50 $ 50
Demand Response (NEW) $ - $ 1,000
Off-Peak EV Charging Incentives $ 500 $ 700
TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET $ 9,354 $ 11,454
PROJECTED BEGINNING PBC FUND BALANCE $ 18,843 $ 20,127
PROJECTED PBC REVENUES $ 10,638 $ 9,384
PROJECTED PBC EXPENDITURES $ (9,354) 1$ (11,454)
PROJECTED ENDING PBC FUND BALANCE $ 20,127 $ 18,058
Nearly all existing programs will continue under the proposed 2-year plan, with two exceptions:
1) the Unline Store for Energy Etficiency and Water Measures, which has concluded due to the expiration of the contract with Franklin Energy Services, LLC, and (2) the Behavioral Deman Drsponse pro iam, due everal constraintain the contrading cycle. Perspite these changes, the existing programs, all of which are outlined in this exhibit. 2 ENERGY-WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Home Energy and Water Saving Rebates
This program offers incentives to encourage the purchase of approved energy and water saving appliances and devices through an online application portal.
Table 2 below outlines a proposed two-year budget of $300,000 to provide approximately 1,600 rebates to customers, and $100,000 to fund the online application portal through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 2
Home Energy Saving Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Energy Rebates 800 800
Proposed Budget S 200,000 $ 200,000
Rebates Funding $ 150,000 $ 150,000
Online Application Portal $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Table 3 below outlines the list of proposed rebate measures and rebate amounts.
TABLE 3
Electric Measure Rebate Amount
Energy Star Electric Clothes Dryer $200
Energy Star Dishwasher $50
Energy Star Electric Heat Pump Clothes Dryer $400
Energy Star Variable Speed Pool Pump $400
Solar Attic Fan $100
Whole House Fan $100
Table 4 below outlines the list of rebate measures and increased rebate amounts that are currently being funded by the $3.4 million reallocated over-collected PBC fees as established by Resolution 24-164.
The following adjustments will be made effective July 1, 2025:
• Energy Star (gas powered) Central AC will be removed
• Energy Star Electric Heat Pump Water Heater rebates will be increased from $1,000 to $4,000
• Energy Star Heat Pump/Mini-Split Heat Pump AC rebates will be increased from $500 to $1,000 per ton
• Electric Panel Upgrade (for Electrification) rebates of up to $1,000 will be added These adjusted rebates will remain in effect until the over-collected funds are exhausted, at which time the original rebate amounts will be re-established and will be funded under the annual PBC budget.
3 TABLE 4
Electric Measure Rebate Amount
Energy Star Ceiling Fan $100
Electric Range $400
Electric Range/Oven Combo $400
Electric Wall Oven $400
Energy Star Electric Heat Pump Water Heater $4,000
Energy Star Freezer $200
Energy Star Central Heat Pump or Mini-Split Heat Pump HVAC $1,000 per ton Energy Star Refrigerator $200
Energy Star Room Air Conditioner $400
Electric Panel Upgrade (for Electrification) $1,000
GWP may add new items to the rebate list as opportunities arise and as the budget allows.
The rebates are available to GWP residential electric customers and owners of rental units occupied by GWP electric customers for eligible measures purchased within the prior 12 months.
The online portal will continue to be managed and operated by Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA). The EGIA online portal allows GWP to receive and process rebate applications online.
In addition to energy rebates, GWP residential customers can also access regional water conservation programs offered by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), a regional wholesale water supplier that imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California. As one of MWD's 26 member agencies, GWP may choose to customize these rebates by adding supplemental funding to address local needs. This upcoming program will provide supplemental funding to enhance MWD's regional rebates, further promoting energy-water efficiency in Glendale.
Table 5 outlines a proposed two-year budget of $80,000 to support rebates for approximately 1,000 residential customers.
TABLE 5
Home Water Saving Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Water Rebates 500 500
Proposed Budget $ 40,000 | S 40,000
Table 6 below outlines the measures and rebate amounts, effective August 1, 2025, and through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 6
4 Water Measure MWD Rebate GWP Rebate Total Rebate
Premium High Efficiency Toilet $40 $60 $100
Weather Based Irrigation Controller (per unit; < 1 acre $80 $70 $150 Weather Based Irrigation Controller (per station; > 1 acre $35 $15 $50 Rotary Multi-Stream Nozzle $2 $2 $4
Turf Replacement (per square foot) $3 $0 $3
Hose Bib $35 $15 $50
Soil Moisture Sensor (per unit; < 1 acre) $80 $20 $100
Soil Moisture Sensor (per station; > 1 acre $35 $15 $50 Rain Barrel
High Efficiency Clothes Washer $85 $115 $200
Cistern - Small (200 - 500 gallons) $250 $0 $250
Cistern - Medium (501 - 999 gallons) $300 $0 $300
Cistern - Large (1,000+ gallons) $350 $0 $350
Flow Monitoring Device Pilot $100 $100 $200
Direct Install Turf Replacement Program for Disadvantaged Communities In collaboration with MWD, GWP will participate in MWD's grant funded small-scale direct install turf replacement program for disadvantaged communities.
MWD has secured grant funding from USBR, which will provide funding to 10 turf replacements and drought tolerant landscape installations in Glendale. They will also be working with Santa Ana and San Ferando to complete 10 projects each under this same grant funding. MWD will cover all project costs, including administering the program, design work, installations, professional photography, initial maintenance, etc. GWP will assist MWD with marketing the program to identify 10 single family owner-occupied sites. The results of these 10 completed projects will be used to create informative educational materials to promote turf replacement, water conservation, and educate our community about the benefits and beauty of drought-tolerant (potentially native) landscapes.
MWD is currently working on procurement and expects to identify contractors by Summer 2025.
Once contractors are chosen, GWP will begin site selection and outreach.
TABLE 7
Direct Install Turf Replacement Program
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 5 5
~$82,000 ~$82,000
5 Home Energy and Water Saving Upgrades
The Home Energy and Water Saving Upgrades program will evaluate the energy and water efficiency of customers' homes, install energy and water saving devices, and provide recommendations for additional improvements. The program will evaluate measures such as lighting, HVAC systems, attic insulation, temperature settings, appliances, and water flow rates at sinks, showers and toilets. Additionally, it will install several measures at no cost to the customer, including LED lights, window films, sensors, timers, HVAC maintenance, low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, toilet displacement devices, and toilet flappers. Additionally, the program will offer concierge services to help customers access additional local, state, and federal incentives for further energy and water upgrades.
Table 8 below outlines a proposed two-year budget of $1,500,000 to provide energy and water saving surveys and installations for approximately 600 households through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 8
Home Energy and Water Saving Upgrades
Proposed
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participation 200 400
Total Proposed Budget $ 500,000 $ 1,000,000
The program will be available to GWP residential electric customers.
This program will be delivered through one of the vendors selected by SCPPA via a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. A separate Task Order under the SCPPA-vendor contract will be prepared to document the specific services to be provided for Glendale, along with the associated costs and a not-to-exceed amount.
Home Energy Reports and Online Energy Usage Access
GWP has been offering Home Energy Reports since 2009. This initiative is built on a proprietary technology platform that integrates usage data with an array of third-party housing, GIS, and demographic information to generate personalized insights into households' energy use. The software analytics engine provides messaging with specific, targeted action steps for each household to help customers reduce their electricity consumption.
Since 2011, the program has offered online access to electric usage information from their digital meters. By utilizing the platform, customers can track their electricity consumption at monthly, weekly, daily, or hourly intervals.
• Home Energy Reports (HER): Provides annual printed and emailed reports to residential customers on their energy use.
• Online Energy Usage Access: Offers online access to residential customers to review their energy usage in monthly, weekly, daily or hourly intervals. 6 • High Bill Alerts (HBA): Notifies customers before the end of a billing period if their energy use is trending high, along with tips to help reduce consumption. • Weekly Energy Updates (WEU): Delivers a weekly email report to customers informing them of their energy usage patterns, trends, and projected costs or consumption. • Solar Update Notifications (SUNs): Sends a series of six emails to new solar customers during their first year. These messages provide timely information and instructions that help customers understand their solar bills and acclimate them to the solar experience. • Solar Web Insights: Offers an online dashboard with features including monthly and annual solar billing overview, net electricity usage and production graphs, billing trends and comparison, solar savings insights, and other tips.
Table 9 below proposes a two-year budget of $1,310,000 through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 9
Home Energy Reports
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Home Energy Reports Up to 54,000 customers Up to 54,000 customers Weekly Energy Updates and High Bill Alerts Up to 50,000 customers Up to 50,000 customers Energy Management Web Up to 81,000 customers Up to 81,000 customers Solar Web Insights Up to 5,000 customers Up to 5,000 customers Total Proposed Budget $ 655,000 $ 655,000
The current contract with Oracle America, Inc. is set to expire on June 30, 2025. GWP proposes to amend the current contract to extend services for an additional two years, to provide services through June 30, 2027. This extension would be a Sole Source Procurement process directly with Oracle America, Inc.
Tree Power
Tree Power supports a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful Glendale while helping residents save energy. Through the Tree Power program, eligible may receive up to three shade trees, along with stakes, ties, and arbor guards, at no direct cost to the customer.
Shade trees offer a wide range of benefits for both the environment and community. By blocking sunlight and releasing moisture, these trees help cool the surrounding areas, reducing the need for air conditioning and lowering energy bills. Shade trees also improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and producing oxygen, while their roots help prevent soil erosion and improve water retention. On average, a mature tree can intercept between 500 to 1,000 gallons of rainwater annually. Additionally, shade trees increase property values, and enhance neighborhood aesthetics, making communities more pleasant and inviting.
Table 10 below outlines a two-year budget of $120,000 to provide arborist services and 900 trees to GWP customers through June 30, 2027.
7 TABLE 10
Tree Power
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Trees 450 450
Proposed Budget $ 60,000 $ 60,000
GWP has engaged the services of an arborist and tree supplier through standard procurement processes to support the program. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
GWP proposes to enter into a direct contract between the Craig Crotty Arbor Culture LLC and he City of Glendale to provide arborist services for the program. In addition, GWP will ente nto a Purchase Order with Arbor Nursery Plus for the procurement of trees for the Tree Powe program.
GWP is considering redesigning the Tree Power program by consolidating its services under a single contractor, such as Arbor Day Foundation. This would streamline program operations, improve customer experience, and enable GWP to extend it to a larger customer base, ultimately increasing participation and impact.
Business Energy Solutions
Business Energy Solutions (BES) provides incentives for large and medium businesses to complete pre-approved energy saving projects. Local public and private schools are also eligible to participate in this program.
Table 11 below proposes a two-year budget of $700,000 to fund incentives for approximately 20 retrofit projects through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 11
Business Energy Solutions
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 10 10
Proposed Budget 350,000 $ 350,000
Rebates for approved retrofit projects are limited to 40% of installed cost with an overall incentive cap of $100,000 per customer per fiscal year. In no case will a PBC incentive exceed the value of saved energy over the life of the measures assuming $0.06 per kilowatt-hour saved.
Business Customer Engagement Portal (New)
The program provides business customers web-access to their electric usage information for their digital meters. The tool empowers business customers to manage their energy usage with this online solution.
8 The Business Customer Engagement Portal is an online tool for understanding and managing a business's energy use. It presents clear, actionable information about a business user's account, displaying the most important data in a web interface that is easy to navigate and understand. It also provides energy efficiency tips and projects tailored to each customer, as well as trends and insights that empower GWP staff to answer customer questions before they are asked The portal provides business customers with an array of engaging web features built on a common platform to simplify implementation across customer segments. • Dashboard - provides a high-level summary of an account's energy information and includes key insights around recent usage, personalized energy solutions, and tools for inviting additional users.
• Energy Charts - Charts that display electric usage, energy cost, demand, load duration, and other types of energy information. All charts are interactive and can be configured by the user to display different billing periods, time frames, and comparisons. • Solutions - Low-cost, no-cost, or capital improvement recommendations displayed to a business user to help reduce energy usage and save money. Solutions are displayed by load category, such as Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Lighting, Office Equipment, and so on. • Analysis - Displays a summary of user-friendly analytics that highlight critical information around energy use and costs.
• User and Account Profile - Allow the customer to manage their accounts and meters and invite users to the account. Users can add details about the facility in the Business Profile to customize their energy use breakdown and tailor the solutions available. • Notifications - The portal sends outbound email notifications to customers. • Resources - Provides frequently asked questions and a glossary of energy terms to help the customer better understand their energy data. It also provides links, contact information, and engagement opportunities with other utility programs. • Multi-Account Functionality - Business customers often have more than one utility account to manage. Users will have access to their multiple accounts in their user profile and will be able to toggle between each account
Table 12 below proposes a two-year budget of $358,000 through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 12
Business Customer Engagement
(Annual Subscription for Web & High Bill Alerts)
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Proposed Budget $ 179,000 $ 179,000
The current contract with Oracle expires on June 30, 2025. As such, GWP proposes to amend the current Oracle America, Inc. contract to an additional two-years to provide services through June 30, 2027. GWP proposes to engage through a Sole Source Procurement process directly with Oracle America, Inc. to provide services through June 30, 2027. 9 Commercial Energy and Water Savings Rebates (New)
The program will offer rebates for approved energy and water saving appliances and devices through an online application portal.
Table 13 below outlines a proposed two-year budget of $400,000 to fund proposed commercial rebates listed in Table 14.
TABLE 13
Commercial Electric Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants TBD TBD
Proposed Budget $150,000 $250,000
Electric Rebates $ 100,000 T $200,000
Online Application Portal $ 50,000 $ 50,000
TABLE 14
Electric Measure Rebate Amount
Cooktop $500
Electric Hand-Wrap Machine $500
Griddle $500
Conveyor Toaster $500
Hot Food Holding Bins $500
Insulated Hot Food Holding Cabinet $500
Radiant Conveyor Toaster $500
Reach-In Refrigerator or Freezer $500
Refrigerated Chef Base $500
Soup Well $500
Steam Table $500
Heat Pump Air Conditioner, per ton $500
Automatic Conveyor Broiler $2,000
Combination Oven $2,000
Convection Oven $2,000
Fryer $2,000
Deck Oven $2,000
Door Type Dishwasher $2,000
Undercounter Dishwasher $2,000
Heat Pump Water Heater $4,000
To implement energy measures above, GWP proposes contracting with Clean Power Research for the PowerClerk application portal through a SCPPA participation agreement. A separate SCPPA-Vendor Task Order will be prepared outlining Glendale's services and cost, including a not-to-exceed amount.
10 In addition, GWP is looking to enhance its water conservation effort. Since Glendale depends on imported water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), a regional water supplier that imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California. As a member agency, GWP can enhance MWD's regional rebate programs with supplemental funding. To increase historically low program participation among GWP commercial customers, GWP proposes adding funding to support greater adoption on energy-water saving devices.
Table 15 outlines a proposed two-year budget of $120,000 to support rebates for approximately 200 commercial customers, effective August 1, 2025, and through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 15
Commercial Water Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 100 100
Proposed Budget $ 60,000 | $ 60,000
Table 16 below outlines measures and rebate amounts.
TABLE 16
MWD GWP GWP Total
Water Measure
Rebate Water Rebate Electric Rebate Rebate
Plumbing Flow Control (/pair) $10 $10 N/A $20
Laminar Flow Restrictor $10 $10 N/A $20
CI Premium HET $40 $60 N/A $100
Multi-Family Premium HET $40 $60 N/A $100
Zero/Ultra Low Water Urinal $200 $200 N/A $400
Weather Based Irrigation Controller $35 $15 N/A $50
Central Computer Irrigation Controller $35 $15 N/A $50
Soil Moisture Sensor $35 $15 N/A $50
Hose Bib Irrigation Controller $35 $15 N/A $50
Large Rotary Nozzke $13 $7 N/A $20
Rotary Mutti Stream Nozzle $2 $3 N/A $5
In-Stem Flow Regulator $1 $1 N/A $2
pH Cooling Tower Controller $1,750 $250 N/A $2.000
Cooling Tower Conductivity Controller $625 $375 N/A $1.000 Dry Vacuum Pump (/1/2 hp) $125 $125 N/A $250
Steam Cooker $485 $0 $1,515 $2,000
Air-cooled Ice Making Machine $1,000 $0 $1.000 $2.000
Turf Replacement $2 $0 N/A $2
Tree Rebate (up to 5 trees) $100 $0 N/A $100
Flow Monitor Device $100 $0 N/A $100
Irrigation Master Valve $100 $0 N/A $100
Irrigation Flow Sensor $100 $0 N/A $100
Combination Master Valve / Flow $200 $0 N/A $100
Food Defrosting Equipment $800 $0 N/A $800
11 Small Business Direct Installations (New)
This program will provide small business customers with comprehensive no-cost energy audits, written audit reports, energy education, free installation of cost-effective energy conservation measures, and no-cost energy services support should the participant wish to install additional energy conservation measures at their own expense.
Table 17 below proposes a two-year budget of $700,000 to fund approximately 140 retrofit projects through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 17
Small Business Direct Installations
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 40 100
Proposed Budget $200,000$500,000
This program will be offered through one of the vendors selected by SCPPA through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process to provide commercial audit and installation services for SCPPA members. A separate Task Order to the SCPPA-Vendor contract will be prepared documenting the services to be provided for Glendale and Glendale's cost, including a not-to-exceed amount.
In School Energy and Water Conservation Education
This program works on a cooperative basis with Glendale Unified School District and private schools within Glendale. It seeks to educate sixth grade science students in the areas of energy and water conservation through a "hands on" curriculum that includes in-home installation of conservation devices.
Table 18 below proposes a two-year budget of $170,000 to provide services to approximately 2,800 students through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 18
In School Conservation Education
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
[Projected Participants 1,400 1,400
Proposed Budget $85,000 $85,000
GWP proposes working with Tinker LLC through a participation agreement with SCPPA. A separate Task Order to the SCPPA-Vendor contract will be prepared documenting the services to be provided for Glendale and Glendale's cost, including a not-to-exceed amount. 12 ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Glendale Care
The Glendale Care program provides a $35.00 monthly electric bill discount to eligible GWP customers. The monthly discount was increased from $23.50 to $35.00 as of January 1, 2024 The income eligibility guidelines are 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines issued annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and published in the U.S. Federal Registrar.
Table 19 below proposes a two-year budget of $9.34 million to provide bill discounts to approximately 12,000 low-income customers through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 19
Glendale Care
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 12,000 12,000
Proposed Budget $ 4,670,000 $ 4,670,000
Bill Discounts $ 4,620,000 $ 4,620,000
Application Portal $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Helping Hand
Helping Hand assists eligible low-income customers who are experiencing a temporary financial emergency and having trouble paying for their utility services by providing up to $150 towards a bill payment or deposit. The income eligibility guidelines are 250% of federal poverty guidelines issued annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and published in the U.S. Federal Registrar.
Table 20 below proposes a two-year budget of $60,000 to provide Helping Hand assistance to approximately 400 low-income customers through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 20
Helping Hand
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 200 200
Proposed Budget $ 30,000 S 30,000
Guardian
Guardian provides monthly bill discounts to customers with household members using life- saving medical equipment or suffering from afflictions requiring special space conditioning.
Discounts are based on the estimated electric consumption of the medical equipment. For administrative purposes, this program is categorized as low income. Non-low-income participants will continue to be funded through the Electric Services fund. Participants that are enrolled in Glendale Care, thus have been determined to be low-income, will be funded by PBC. 13 Table 21 below proposes a two-year PBC budget of $240,000 to provide Guardian assistance to approximately 1,200 customers through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 21
Guardian
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 600 600
Proposed Budget $ 200,000 S 200,000
PBC $ 120,000 $ : 120,000
Electric Services $ 80,000 I$ 80,000
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS
Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage (ES) Interconnection Application Portal (PowerClerk)
PowerClerk is a cloud-based software platform developed by Clean Power Research that streamlines the management of utility programs related to distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure. This online service allows GWP staff to configure and manage workflows, forms, communications, and reporting without requiring IT involvement. GWP first started using PowerClerk in 2016 to improve and streamline the processing of Solar Incentive Applications (under SB-1). After the end of the incentive program, PowerClerk has been used to process PV and ES applications.
GWP proposes to contract with Clean Power Research through a participation agreement with SCPPA. A separate Task Order to the SCPPA-Vendor contract will be prepared documenting the services to be provided for Glendale and Glendale's cost, including a not-to-exceed amount.
Table 22 below proposes a two-year budget of $100,000 to provide the PowerClerk online solar and energy storage interconnection application portal through Clean Power Research.
TABLE 22
PV and ES Interconnection Application Portal
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 500 500
Proposed Budget $ 50,000 | $ 50,000
Off-Peak EV Charging Incentives
Load shifting and demand response help optimize the use of renewable energy by moving energy consumption to times when clean energy supply is abundant.
This program uses AMI Smart Meters to promote EV charging at night. Participants are incentivized to charge their EV's during off-peak hours. The contractor verifies off-peak charging compliance by analyzing AMI Smart Meter data through analytics software. 14 This effective EV load management program works with any vehicle and charger. Smart chargers, in-car devices or other hardware are not required. This is a turn-key solution program, with the contractor processing enrollments and monitoring participants' charging behavior.
In FY 2025-2026, the incentive will increase to $15/month, a 25% boost from the previous two years amount, and will rise again to $20/month in FY 2026-2027. GWP will evaluate the effectiveness of the monthly incentive and may adjust the amount if needed and as budget allows. Additionally, incentive issuance frequency will shift from annual to semi-annual.
Table 23 below proposes a two-year budget of $1.2 million to provide incentives for an estimated 2,050 EVs through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 23
Off-Peak EV Charging Incentives
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants 1,690 2,050
Proposed Budget $ 500,000 $ 700,000
GWP proposes to work with Sagewell, Inc. through a participation agreement with SCPPA. A separate Task Order to the SCPPA-Vendor contract will be prepared documenting the services to be provided for Glendale and Glendale's cost, including a not-to-exceed amount.
Demand Response (NEW)
Demand response programs can help adjust consumer demand based on real-time energy availability, help balance supply and demand, and reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based plants.
This program will offer residential and small commercial customers an upfront incentive for enrolling their qualifying smart thermostat in the program and an annual incentive for participating in the peak events called during the program season. The smart thermostat will curb energy use from the customer's air conditioner or heat pump during peak events to reduce electric grid load and keep energy costs low.
GWP will be exploring different options to implement this program either through a participation agreement with SCPPA or direct contracting with a selected vendor after an RFP process.
Table 24 below proposes a two-year budget of $1,000,000 to implement a demand response program.
TABLE 24
Demand Response
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Participants TBD
Proposed Budget $ - $1,000,000
15 LCFS-FUNDED TRANSPORTATION
ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMS SUMMARY
The following transportation electrification programs will be funded through the sales of Low Carbon Fuel Standard ("LCFS) credits, which Glendale earns on a quarterly basis. The LCFS program, administered by the California Air Resources Board, issues credits that can b monetized and reinvested in transportation electrification initiatives. Glendale will use these proceeds to fund several transportation electrification programs.
Table 25 below summarizes the proposed annual LCFS program budget for the period from July and 528 milton turF F proposed a Cr lo nine as oration ferry a efeetriyicat5-2026 programs.
TABLE 25
PROPOSED BUDGET ($1000s)
TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMS FY 25-26 FY 26-27 EVSE Infrastructure $ 500 $ 1,000
Residential EV Charging Station Rebate Program $ 75 $ 75 Commercial & Multi-Family EV Charging Station Rebate Program $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program (New) - $ 500
Clean Fuel Rewards Program $ 300 $ -
Web Based EV Customer Awareness Platform $ 27 $ 27
Electric Vehicle and Electric Bicycle Guest Drive Events $ 140 $ 50 Electric Bicycle Rebate Program $ 34 $ 44
Electric Leaf Blower Rebate Program $ 6 $ 6
Vehicle to Grid Study (New) $ - $ 150
TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENDITURES/BUDGET 2,082 $ 2,852
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Infrastructure The number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the City of Glendale has grown substantially in recent years. In response, GWP plans to expand its EV charging infrastructure across the city. The goal is to develop a network of conveniently located charging stations within the City of Glendale that make EV travel in Glendale more accessible, reliable, and hassle free.
GWP's transportation electrification efforts support state-level goals, including Governor Brown's 2018 Executive Order B-48-18 which calls for 250,000 EV chargers and 10,000 direct- current fast chargers by 2025, and Governor Newsom's 2021 Executive Order N-79-20, which requires all new light-duty vehicle sales be zero emission by 2035. 16 As EV adoption increases, the changing needs of today's drivers are also evolving. Access to charging at multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) and workplaces is becoming increasingly important.
Public charging in highly visible and convenient locations, such as curbside chargers in the public right-of-way, will play a vital role in ensuring equitable access to Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) infrastructure across all communities in Glendale.
EVSE site selection considers several factors, including power source proximity, the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance, equipment availability, installation cost, public visibility, feasibility for DC fast chargers, and proximity to MUDs and disadvantaged communities.
As of May 2025, GWP has installed a total of 84 electric vehicle charging stations. GWP is currently in the process of establishing a new network service provider, service contract, and preventative maintenance program to improve charger uptime and customer experience. GWP is also preparing new contracts for EVSE design and construction to further expand its public EVSE infrastructure.
As previously noted, funding for the purchase and installation of EVSE is included in GWP's capital budget and supported by revenue from LCFS credit sales.
Table 26 below proposes a two-year budget of $1,500,000 to support networking, maintenance and operations of the existing 84 charging ports, and the design, purchase, and installation of approximately 50 new public EV charging stations through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 26
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Infrastructure
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Incremental Installations 15 25
Projected Cumulative Installations 99 124
Proposed Budget $ 500,000 $ 1,000,000
Residential EV Charging Station Rebates
This program offers rebates of $200 for non-networked EV charging stations and $599 for networked EV charging stations. Customers who upgrade their electrical panel to support the EV charging station installation may receive an additional $800.
Customers enrolled in GWP's Glendale Care low-income program are eligible for enhanced incentives of $300 for non-networked and $700 for networked EV charging stations, as well as an additional $1,000 for upgrading their electrical panel.
Table 27 below proposes a two-year budget of $150,000 to provide Level II EV charger rebates to approximately 200 residential customers through June 30, 2027. 17 TABLE 27
Residential EV Charging Station Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Rebates 100 100
Proposed Budget $ 75,000 $ 75,000
Commercial and Multi-Family EV Charging Station Rebates This program offers rebates of up to $50,000 or 50% (whichever is lower) of the project cost for commercial or multi-family building customers that install electric vehicle charging stations at their business or building. Customers can receive up to $75,000 or 75% (whichever is lower) of the project cost if they meet one of the following additional requirements:
• Project is in an income qualified housing structure that serves at least 80% of low-income residents as identified by the State of California.
• Project is at a non-profit organization recognized as having a tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service.
• Project is in a disadvantaged community as designated by the California Environmental Protection Agency at CalEPA.ca.gov/envjustice/ghginvest/ Project has at least one EV charging station that is publicly accessible.
Project includes at least one DC fast charger with a power output of 50 kW or greater.
Table 28 below proposes a two-year budget of $2,000,000 to provide EV charger rebates for an estimated 250 commercial and multi-family EV charging stations through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 28
Commercial EV Charging Station Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Rebates 125 125
Proposed Budget $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000
Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program
The Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program will offer two rebate options, based on household income for customers who purchase or lease an eligible pre-owned EV. GWP electric customers will receive a $1,500 rebate for the purchase or lease of a pre-owned EV. Income-qualified applicants may receive a $2,500 rebate, depending on their household income.
Table 29 below proposes a two-year budget of $500,000 to provide rebates for an estimated 380 customers through June 30, 2027.
18 TABLE 29
Pre-Owned EV Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Rebates 0 380
Proposed Budget $ - S 500,000
Clean Fuel Rewards Program
The Clean Fuel Rewards (CFR) program is a statewide point-of-sale initiative offering financial incentives to Glendale residents, at the point of sale, for the purchase or lease of new light-duty plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. In partnership with California Air Resources Board (CARB) and local EV dealerships, Glendale provided up to $1,500 incentives to 2,983 Glendale residents from December 2020 through August 2022. The CFR program has been temporarily closed since September 1, 2022 due to higher than anticipated EV adoption. Utilities may still be required to contribute to this program, and the incentives may return at a later time in FY 25-26.
On June 30, 2020, the Glendale City Council authorized Glendale's participation in the CFR Program (Resolution No. 20-90). The CFR Program is mandated by the State of California, to enable utilities to continue participating in the LCFS program. One of the CFR requirements is that Glendale must monetize 25% of its annual LCFS revenue the CFR Program.
Table 30 below proposes a one-year budget of $300,000 to provide incentives to Glendale residents through June 30, 2026. No funding is budgeted for FY 26-27 as this program is expected to conclude.
TABLE 30
Clean Fuel Rewards Program
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Proposed Annual Contribution $ 300,000 $
Web-Based EV Customer Awareness Platform
This EV customer awareness platform offers many resources for prospective EV buyers and drivers to help them make informed decision. Features include:
• Catalog of new and used plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. • Detailed vehicle information, including acquisition cost, specifications, environmental impacts, comparisons to other vehicles, and charging times • List of local, state, and federal EV incentives
• Local charging station map
• Catalog of home charging stations
• Map of dealerships in City of Glendale
Table 31 below proposes a two-year budget of $54,000 for website hosting and maintenance, and additional features designed to empower users to transition to EVs. 19 TABLE 31
Web-Based EV Customer Awareness Platform
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Maintenance and Reporting $ 27,000 $ 27,000
Proposed Budget $ 27,000 $ 27,000
EV and E-Bike Guest Drive Events (New)
Electric Car Guest Drive events are standalone and turnkey events that offer residents the opportunity to test drive EVs without the pressure of dealership sales.
The vendor, Electric Car Insider, will plan, develop, and coordinate these events in collaboration with staff. The events will provide peer-to-peer learning experience, where prospective EV buyers can test drive EVs and receive information to support their decision to purchase or lease an EV. The event will be staffed by EV owners, who will share their firsthand knowledge about and answers questions from participants during the test drives. As part of the event the vendor will provide the following services:
• Event registration via web site
• Public exhibition
Electric vehicles for test drives
• Event advertising assistance
• Analytical event reports
When possible, electric bike displays and potential test rides will be offered alongside the Electric Car Guest Drive events.
Table 32 below proposes a two-year budget of $190,000 to provide up to 4 Electric Car and Bike Guest Drive events by June 30, 2027.
TABLE 32
EV & E-Bike Guest Drive Event Expenditures
Proposed
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Guest Drive Events 2 1
Total Expenditures 140,000 50,000
GWP executed a contract with Electric Car Insider in 2023 to provide up to three EV guest drive events per year. GWP also established partnerships with two local bike shops to provide E-Bike test rides for the events. Future events may include a collaboration between Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena resulting in cost savings for each utility as indicated by the budget reduction from FY 25-26 to FY 26-27.
20 E-Bike Rebates
This program provides a $300 rebate to residential customers who purchase a new electric bicycle. Customers enrolled in GWP's Glendale Care low-income program are eligible for an enhanced rebate of $400.
Table 33 below proposes a two-year budget of $90,000 to provide e-bike rebates to an estimated 275 customers through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 33
E-Bike Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected E-Bike Rebates 100 140
Proposed Budget $ 34,000 44,000
Electric Leaf Blower Rebates
This program provides a $50 rebate to residential customers who purchase an electric leaf blower.
Table 34 below proposes a two-year budget of $12,000 to provide electric leaf blower rebates to 240 customers through June 30, 2027.
TABLE 34
Electric Leaf Blower Rebates
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Projected Leaf Blower Rebates 120 120
Proposed Budget $ 6,000 $ 6,000
Vehicle to Grid Study (New)
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows EVs to supply power to devices, homes, buildings, or even the electric grid. Through V2G, EVs can help smooth facility energy demand by adjusting charging rates, storing excess solar energy generated during daytime hours, and providing energy directly to the grid to reduce overall demand. V2G technology has the potential to be used as a viable distributed energy resource. However, V2G requires EVs and charging stations to have this capability built in. Currently, very few EVs and charging stations support V2G.
Given the infancy of this technology and the limited availability of compatible vehicles and charging stations, GWP proposes conducting a study to explore how a V2G program could be implemented in Glendale. The findings from this study will help shape a potential future program and identify potential grants to fund the program. 21 Table 35 proposes a one-year budget of $150,000 to perform a study on a V2G program for Glendale.
TABLE 35
Vehicle to Grid Study
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Proposed Budget $ - $ 150,000
GWP proposes to contract with a consultant through a direct contract between the City of Glendale and the consultant, or through a participation agreement with SCPPA. A separate Task Order under the SCPPA-Vendor contract will outline the specific services to be provided for Glendale, along with the associated costs, and a not-to-exceed amount. 22