City of Palo Alto Utilities

This #FixaLeakWeek, take action against water waste by signing up for a free webinar offered by our friends at @valleywater. The next event on March 26 focuses on finding & fixing outdoor leaks at home. Learn more and register at valleywater.org/webinars.

Today is National Natural Gas Utility Worker's Day! We want to take a moment to recognize the dedicated CPAU staff who work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to keep our natural gas system safe, reliable, and efficient.

We're celebrating #FixaLeakWeek with water-saving tips and free workshops designed to help you save money and beautify your garden. Read more in our latest Utilities newsletter: conta.cc/3OPJncv

According to the @EPA, household leaks can waste nearly 900 billion gallons of water annually nationwide. Join our friends at @valleywater for a free multilingual webinar on March 26 to detect and address outdoor water leaks. Learn more and register at valleywater.org/webinars.

Do you know how old your water heater is? Is it over 10 years old? Most gas water heaters only last between 8-12 years. Checking the age now can help you avoid emergency replacements and plan for a potential upgrade later. Learn more at paloalto.gov/WaterHeaterAge. #pascap

Great day talking about career pathways to work at a municipal utility during the @cityofpaloalto Discover Your Career Path event. Participating CPAU staff represented more than 50 years of experience! Testament to a meaningful place to work. PaloAlto.gov/careers

Every year, metallic foil (mylar) balloons cause thousands of electrical outages in California. Even though candlelight can be romantic, please help us stay safe and energized this Valentine's Day by choosing an alternative to these balloons. Learn more at paloalto.gov/safeutility

Palo Alto Utilities is honored to be 1 of the 125 @publicpowerorg #SmartEnergyProviders! This designation recognizes community-owned, not-for-profit public power utilities that exhibit leading practices in several areas. Read more: paloalto.gov/News-Articles/…

It's #SmartEnergyProvider (SEP) Week! CPAU has earned this designation from @publicpowerorg for our work in energy efficiency & distributed energy resources, environmental & sustainability programs, smart energy planning & benchmarking, customer communication & education, & more.

Planning some home improvement projects while enjoying the recent beautiful weather? Whether you're planting shrubs, installing a fence, or building a patio, remember to #Call811 a few days ahead to ensure safe digging.

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Mayor @VickiSVeenker presents a proclamation of appreciation on behalf of @cityofpaloalto to @NCPA_Alert retiring GM Randy Howard for overseeing the agency’s 16 members & assuring that #publicpower navigates & thrives in the utilities industry in California & at national level.

CPAU Director Alan Kurotori moderates a panel on the Governor’s 2026 Energy Priorities @NCPA_Alert Strategic Issues Conference. #publicpower leading on reliability, affordability, & the clean energy transition.

Happy New Year, Palo Alto! CPAU celebrates YOU for 125 years of support for our municipal electric system & commitment to serving the Palo Alto community with the best service we can. Here’s to a bright 2026 with more partnerships✨ #HappyNewYear #PublicUtility #communitypowered

Good morning, crews have restored power for the 641 customers in the Palo Verde and Midtown neighborhoods affected by this mornings outage.

Good morning, there is a power outage affecting 641 customers in the Palo Verde, and Midtown neighborhoods. Crews have been dispatched. No ETOR at this time.

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at CPAU! Our team remains on duty 24/7, working to deliver safe, reliable, & quality service you count on every day. Thank you for being part of our community. Wishing you a joyful holiday season.

STORM REPORT & SUSTAINABLE GOALS: A Storm report sharing weather outlook, new online permit activity search. Ways you can achieve sustainable goals in 2026. Share input via two online surveys. All this & more in this week’s Uplift Local Holiday Edition conta.cc/49rqvrZ

Celebrating the holidays & 125 years of electric service! From our earliest days to today, we’re grateful to serve our community & excited about the future we're building together. Check out our latest newsletter & join us in celebrating this milestone: conta.cc/4p4MSbp

The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of atmospheric river storms with high levels of uncertainty to hit the Bay Area and North Bay that could lead to community impacts. Learn more at paloalto.gov/stormupdate.