About GWP

History

The history of Glendale Water & Power has been written in progress and growth. As a utility, GWP began with 195 electric customers. As we draw near to the end of 100 years in the water and power business, GWP has grown to 32,500 water and 88,000 electric customers. GWP has progressed from the necessity to purchase all of our power from an outside source to the ability to generate power for the entire City from our own power plant. GWP has progressed from pumping all our water from local private wells to miles of interconnecting water pipes and the purchase of water from as far away as 500 miles.

From the early days as the Glendale Electric Light Department, through the years as the Public Service Department, and now as Glendale Water & Power, the utility and our leaders have had the foresight to pursue projects important to meeting the needs of our customers, always with an eye to the future.

In years to come, as the tradition continues, progress and growth will continue to write the history of Glendale Water & Power. You have our word on it.

GWP Commission

The GWP Commission acts as an advisory body to Glendale Water and Power. Glendale residents are encouraged to attend monthly GWP Commission meetings to share suggestions, compliments, complaints, ideas and provide feedback on our programs

Community Involvement

Glendale Water & Power is a part of the community of Glendale. Our employees live, shop, and work here. More than that, we are owned by the City of Glendale, administered by the GWP Commission, and governed by the Glendale City Council.

GWP cares about our community and sponsors many events within the community. From Chamber of Commerce events to the Glendale Symphony Orchestra, from senior events to school sponsored events, we are here to help.

Glendale Water & Power is locally owned and governed. Look for us at the next community event you attend. We'll be there.

Fund Transfers

Each year, Glendale Water & Power transfers funds to the City of Glendale General Fund. For Fiscal Year 2003-04, GWP transferred over $19 million to the city fund. The General Fund finances important services supporting the safety and well-being of the citizens of Glendale. These services include Fire, Police, Libraries, Parks & Recreation, Community Services, Planning, Public Works, and General Government Staff.

For further information on General Fund Transfers, view GWP's Annual Reports.