$2.25 Million Clean Energy Expansion Moves Ahead
Glendale, CA · August 13, 2026
Catching the morning breeze off the Verdugos — there is plenty moving across town today.
The Lead
Glendale's push toward renewable energy took a step forward as the City Council approved $2.25 million in contract extensions for engineering oversight on the $76 million Scholl Canyon biogas project. The facility, designed to capture methane gas emitted from the landfill and convert it into clean electricity for Glendale Water & Power customers, requires specialized technical supervision to finalize turbine integration and environmental safety controls. By expanding agreements with lead engineering firms, city officials aim to keep construction on schedule without expanding the project's overall cap. Once operational, the plant will generate enough green electricity to power thousands of local homes while reducing landfill emissions. Testing on the initial capture systems begins later this fall.
Local Pulse
Historic Storybook Home Enters Local Resource Register The 1927 Spencer Street house earns official historic designation, preserving unique local architecture while granting tax relief.
Utility Payment Desks Shift to Four-Day Schedule Walk-in counters at Glendale Water and Power close on Fridays while phone lines and online portals remain open.
Today's Outlook
- High 84°F · Low 66°F — Overcast
- Expect persistent cloud cover today, making for a pleasantly mild afternoon around town.
What's On Around Town
Brand 54: Works on Paper Brand Library & Art Center, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM Explore 100 national juried artworks highlighting creative paper techniques.
Public Design Hearing Glendale Municipal Services Building, 5:00 PM Weigh in on upcoming architectural proposals and local residential plans.
Pasadena: Historic Film Screening Raymond Theatre (129 N Raymond Ave), 7:00 PM Short drive to watch rare vintage SoCal film in a restored palace.
"The Full Monty" Live Nocturne Theatre (324 N Orange St), 7:30 PM Catch the high-energy musical comedy live on stage downtown.
Spotlight & Story
- The Municipal Services Building
- Designed by Merrill W. Baird in 1966, this Brutalist landmark suspends its entire three-story concrete frame 21 feet above an open-air sunken plaza. Four massive corner pylons support all 55,000 square feet, creating a weightless visual effect right in the civic center.
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