On June 3, 2025, the Glendale City Council approved changes to the upcoming electric rate adjustment to help reduce the impact on customer bills.

A previously approved 11.3% rate increase, scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025, will now be delayed and spread out over three years, taking affect November 1^st of 2025, 2026 and 2027. GWP staff will return to City Council prior to October 1, 2025 to determine the rate adjustments for each customer class and adopt an updated rate structure.

This change helps avoid a large rate increase during the summer, when energy use is typically highest. By deferring the adjustment to the fall and breaking it into smaller steps, customers will see a more gradual impact on their bills.

The rate increases are part of a previously approved 5-year plan to support major investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and system reliability. The change does not affect the total planned revenue over time but smooths the increase to be more manageable for customers. See information below for the previous rate structure plan.

The City Council recognizes the impact of these adjustments on our community and to help alleviate some of the increased costs, the City Council approved an increase to the Glendale Care program. Click here for more information on the Glendale Care program or other financial assistance programs. 

Background 

On November 28, 2023, the Glendale City Council approved electric rate adjustments designed to maintain the reliability of our city's utility and support key sustainability initiatives. These changes, scheduled over the next five years, are the result of a thorough electric Cost of Service Analysis (COSA) conducted by the City to ensure fairness and equity among all utility customers.

Beginning on January 1, 2024, and continuing July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, it was proposed there will be an average electric rate increase of 14.8%, 11.3%, and 11.3%, respectively. Importantly, there are no proposed rate increases for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.

The rate adjustments are essential to fund critical projects, including the Grayson Repowering Project, the Scholl Canyon Biogas Renewable Generation Project, City Solar initiatives, and our commitment to building and fleet electrification. Additionally, these adjustments will address the rising costs of wholesale purchased power, renewable energy projects, and fuel.

The last electric rate adjustments occurred in 2018, with a five-year plan extending through 2023. However, changes in the energy landscape, new mandates, and approved capital infrastructure projects necessitated a new evaluation of our electric rates. The recently completed COSA not only addresses the financial stability of the utility through 2028 but also focuses on creating an equitable rate structure across all customer classes. The COSA considered the diverse needs of all utility customers, aligning with the principles of Proposition 26 to ensure a balanced and equitable distribution of costs.

A comprehensive rate study by customer type was presented to the Glendale City Council on November 14, 2023, followed by a request for adoption at the City Council session on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

• Click here to watch the November 14, 2023, Glendale City Council meeting on the Electric Rates Cost of Service Analysis (COSA) presentation. 

• Click here to watch the November 28, 2023, Glendale City Council meeting and view the meeting agenda.