With close to 1,000 attendees, the event was a huge success. During the three-hour event, the public enjoyed exhibits, displays and activities for the kids, and received compact fluorescent lights and tours of the Magnolia Power Plant and BWP's solar installation. Some specifics:

• The largest display area highlighted solar and wind energy and advances in hybrid car development. The South Coast Air Quality Management District demonstrated a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle and a local company called Q-Electric showcased numerous electric vehicles.

• Children were engaged in understanding the use of the sun's power by making solar ovens out of pizza boxes and then actually cooking S'mores.

• Educational displays on electrical safety and power generation were provided, along with energy-efficiency information.

• 873 Wienerschnitzel hot dogs and fries were distributed free to attendees.

• Kids enjoyed a clown, BWP's "Utility Bill" mascot, and had their pictures taken with a lineman in a bucket truck.

• 1,000 compact fluorescent light bulbs were distributed

• Over 300 residents took tours of our award-winning Magnolia Power Plant, learning about the benefits of a community-owned utility

Hearty thanks go to the 47 volunteers from John Burroughs and Burbank high schools, the Jocelyn Center, Leadership Burbank, and the Luther Burbank Middle School Spirit Squad!

Public Power Week is a national annual event that recognizes the contributions of public power. As a publicly owned utility, Burbank Water and Power answers to the Burbank community and City Council and is not beholden to shareholders as are privately owned utilities such as Southern California Edison.