The Grayson Power Plant is being reimagined.

Grayson Units 1-8, which steadfastly served Glendale by providing us with local power for over 80 years, was decommissioned to make way for the new Grayson Energy Center. While we still have Grayson Unit 9 operating, this repowering project is necessary for the long-term reliability of Glendale’s power grid. As we all know, no significant shift can occur without posing temporary challenges. While the decommissioning effort is progressing, it is possible that our generation shortage could lead to energy shortfalls, specifically during the summer months. Glendale is taking proactive measures to mitigate potential issues and maintain a reliable energy supply. However, if we face days of continuous high temperatures, with no cooling in the evenings, we will reach out to our customers to conserve energy whenever possible by issuing Peak Day Alerts. 

Without energy conservation, we will likely have to endure rolling outages during these peak events. Although we cannot predict extreme heat events with certainty, we are committed to planning and preparing to minimize potential power disruptions. Glendale Water & Power’s priority is to keep the lights on and remain reliable while preparing for these extreme heat events. Click here to watch our video for more information. 

Do you know the difference between rolling outages and unplanned power outages?

As we continuously monitor energy supply vs. demand, we are faced with lessening the strain on the power grid as demand climbs, which may require us to issue rolling outages and we may not be able to inform customers ahead of time that they will be part of a rolling outage.

During typical rolling outage events, your power will cycle off for a 60-minute interval. Once your power goes out it will be returned to service in approximately 60 minutes. Depending on the levels of energy deficiency, it is possible to experience multiple rolling outages over the course of a day.

There is always the possibility of unplanned power outages caused by equipment overloading or overheating in extreme heat waves. These unplanned outages can last anywhere from 20 minutes to six hours depending on the type of equipment failure and repairs required. 

To be prepared for any type of a power outage, keep flashlights and extra batteries handy, ensure cell phones are charged and have external power banks ready, keep the refrigerator door closed during the outage as much as possible, and keep plenty of water nearby.