Compare Energy Use with Friends on Facebook

Monday, 02 April 2012 16:54

Burbank Water and Power (BWP) customers today in Burbank, CA now have the ability to share and compare their energy use with friends on Facebook with a social energy app. Designed to provide people with a better sense of their energy use while fostering friendly competition, the app provides new ways for people to discover savings opportunities. People now also have a new place to connect and converse around energy use and experiences they’ve had saving energy and money.

International Recognition for Water Conservation Programs

Friday, 02 December 2011 00:00

Burbank Water and Power (BWP) has been named the winner in the Water Utilities category of the prestigious 2011 savewater! awards® for its combined water conservation programs.

The savewater!® Alliance works with member water businesses, government agencies and product companies to deliver water conservation programs throughout Australia. Now in its ninth year, the globally recognized savewater! awards® have emerged as Australia’s leading awards for sustainability and water efficiency. They recognize and reward excellence in water conservation and efficiency by business, government, schools, local communities and individuals.

Burbank Water and Power Unveils New Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Thursday, 01 December 2011 00:00

Burbank Water and Power (BWP), along with the City of Burbank, today unveiled the first two public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the city. Altogether, 11 EV charging stations will be installed in public locations throughout Burbank. The stations are funded by a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant as part of a DOE-sponsored program that will help meet the city-wide goal of improving sustainability.

BWP Wins Electric Reliability Award

Friday, 22 April 2011 00:00

BWP is one of a very small, coveted group of utilities that have earned Platinum level “Reliable Public Power Provider” (RP3)recognition. Out of over 2,000 public power utilities in the United States, just 82 won an RP₃ award. Of those, only six are from California, and Burbank is the only utility in southern California to receive the Platinum RP₃ designation. We work hard every day to provide exceptional service to our residents and businesses, and this award reflects that commitment.

City of Burbank Celebrates Earth Day

Tuesday, 12 April 2011 00:00

On April 16 and 17, the City of Burbank will celebrate Earth Day with a host of fun activities and education for the entire family with a “Green Zone” at the Burbank Arts Festival. >From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days, the Green Zone will be open at Palm Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard. Come see electric vehicles, bring your bicycle for a free tune-up, learn about Burbank Water and Power’s Smart Grid efforts, and find out about drought tolerant landscapes. This event is being sponsored by the City of Burbank Recycle Center, Burbank Water and Power, and the Stough Canyon Nature Center.

BWP Launches Home Energy Reports to 25,000 Households

Friday, 08 April 2011 00:00

BWP is thrilled to announce the introduction of our Home Energy Reports Program. Starting on April 22 – Earth Day – 25,000 randomly selected Burbank households will begin receiving Home Energy Reports. These short Reports will be mailed to residents every other month, for a total of six Reports throughout the year. Each Report shows the resident how they are doing compared to a group of 100 “neighbors.” The neighbor group is comprised of households in the area which are the same approximate square footage. Showing how a household compares to similar homes in Burbank provides the resident with valuable information about their overall energy usage. The Reports also include tips on saving energy, including tips that require no investment at all. The program also includes a website that the participating households can go to for more information on their energy usage and energy-saving tips, to request paperless Reports, and to establish a savings goal that will be tracked online for them.

BWP’s Smart Grid Program will Address Energy Needs of Burbank Residents More Efficiently and Effectively

Thursday, 07 April 2011 00:00

Smart Grid is new technology that electric utilities across the nation are embracing. The most visible element of Burbank’s Smart Grid upgrade will be replacement of water and electric meters. BWP is on track to complete all the replacements by the end of 2011. Customers will be sent a letter about two weeks before we plan to be in their neighborhood changing the meters and all work will be conducted by BWP staff.

13 Local Students Win City of Burbank Sustainable Home Design Competition Scholarships

Thursday, 03 March 2011 05:15

On March 8, 2011 the City of Burbank honored 13 local high school students with scholarships totaling $6,000 for their winning Sustainable Home Design competition entries. This annual Architectural Design Competition is a collaboration of three City of Burbank entities: BWP, Burbank Recycling Center, and Burbank’s Building Division. Through the program, we work with future designers and urban planners to explore areas of sustainable building design.

BWP Helps Burbank Youth Build a Sustainable Future

Friday, 25 February 2011 06:15

BWP and the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) are underway in our annual “LivingWise” program. LivingWise is sponsored by BWP and provides all 6th Grade students with a kit that includes energy- and water-saving items that students and their families install in their homes. BWP and the BUSD have partnered on this program since 2007, serving about 1,100 students and their households annually.

BWP Wins Prestigious CMUA Award

Friday, 25 February 2011 05:15

BWP has been selected to receive an award from the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA). BWP’s “Green Home House Call” program won for its innovative approach to implementing energy efficiency. In just over a year, over 1,700 Burbank homes have taken advantage of this no-cost program, saving electricity, water and natural gas.