Glendale Water & Power (GWP) is excited to announce the successful completion and interconnection of the GWP Perkins Building Rooftop Solar Project, a major milestone in the city's ongoing efforts to expand its clean energy portfolio. This solar photovoltaic system, with a capacity of 184 kW, is expected to generate approximately 300,000 kWh of clean solar energy annually enough to power 41 homes each year. The system was interconnected on March 22, 2025, and will now contribute renewable energy to Glendale's electrical grid.
The Perkins Building Rooftop Solar Project is the first initiative of Phase 1 of the Community Solar: City-Owned Program, a broader effort approved by the Glendale City Council in November 2023 to expand solar energy on City-owned properties. This phase will provide approximately 4.9 megawatts of clean, locally-generated solar power to the Glendale community.
To celebrate this milestone, GWP will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will be live-streamed from the rooftop of the GWP Perkins Building on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The public can view the live stream on GWP's Instagram and Facebook @GlendaleWaterandPower or the City's Youtube https://youtube.com/live/C1BgaBrUDiI
"This project, along with the broader Community Solar: City-Owned Solar Program, underscores our commitment to sustainability and local energy solutions," said Scott Mellon, GWP's Acting General Manager. "By installing renewable energy resources locally, we are helping create a cleaner, greener Glendale for generations to come."
The Perkins Building Rooftop Solar Project is one of six solar installations included in Phase 1 of the program. The other sites are:
- Brand Landfill Ground Mount Solar
- Sports Complex Carport Solar
- Glendale Community College (GCC) Lot 34 Carport Solar
- Utility Operations Center (UOC) Carport Solar
- Central Library Rooftop Solar
As part of this initiative, GWP awarded two contracts for the installation of solar systems on various city-owned properties. Solar Optimum, a Glendale based solar energy company, is responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, and construction of five installations. Meanwhile, Motive Energy is overseeing the design and environmental review of the Brand Landfill Ground Mount Solar Project. To learn more about the Community Solar: City-Owned Solar Program and stay updated on project developments, visit GlendaleCA.gov/CityOwnedSolar.
Glendale Water & Power (GWP) is the City of Glendale's water and electric utility. GWP provides water to over 34,000 customers and generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to over 89,500 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Glendale, California. Visit www.GlendaleWaterandPower.com.
About Glendale
Known as the "Jewel City," Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of more than 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks, and easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking.
GWP Media Contact: Atineh Haroutunian
Email: AHaroutunian@GlendaleCA.gov
Phone: (818) 548-3381
City Media Contact: Communications and Community Relations
Email: Communications@GlendaleCA.gov
Phone: (818) 548-3342
