Temporary power poles
in Pasadena.
GDV Utilities installs temporary power poles for new homes, ADUs, remodels and commercial sites in Pasadena, and upgrades panels for solar and EV chargers. We pull the permit, handle the PWP or SCE service request and meet the inspector.
How it works in Pasadena
One call covers the permit, the utility, installation, inspection and removal.
1. Permit
We pull the electrical permit with the City of Pasadena Building & Safety Division (or LA County Building & Safety for Altadena) and schedule the inspection.
2. Utility service request
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), the city-owned utility, serves the City of Pasadena, while SCE serves neighboring unincorporated Altadena. We submit the request, and the utility planner sets the pole location.
3. Install, inspect, energize
We set and wire the pole with a 100A or 200A panel, meet the inspector, and the utility sets the meter and energizes.
Solar & EV panel upgrades in Pasadena
Main panel and service upgrades sized for solar, battery storage and EV chargers, including trenching.
Load review
We check your existing panel and service against your solar, battery or EV plans and size the upgrade correctly.
Panel and service upgrade
New main panel or meter main, service conductors and trenching for underground runs and charger feeds.
Utility coordination
We schedule the disconnect and reconnect with PWP or SCE and handle the paperwork start to finish.
Where we work in Pasadena
Plus the rest of Pasadena and nearby communities in Los Angeles County.
Pasadena temporary power questions
Which utility serves my job site in Pasadena?
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), the city-owned utility, serves the City of Pasadena, while SCE serves neighboring unincorporated Altadena. We confirm the serving utility for your address before we quote.
Who pulls the permit for a temporary power pole in Pasadena?
We do. GDV Utilities pulls the electrical permit with the City of Pasadena Building & Safety Division (or LA County Building & Safety for Altadena), submits the utility service request and meets the inspector. Permit fees are priced separately after the job is signed.
Does the City of Pasadena waive permit fees for fire rebuilds?
For eligible homes, yes. The City’s Fire Rebuild Fee Waiver and Refund Program waives City plan check and permit fees, and refunds fees already paid, for owner-occupied homes red-tagged in the Eaton fire. Some fees, such as outside agency fees, are not included. Your assigned zoning planner can confirm what qualifies.
How fast can you install a temporary power pole?
Typically 3 to 5 business days after the permit is issued and the utility approves the service location. The utility schedules the meter set and energization.
What size temporary panel do I need?
Most single-family homes and ADUs use a 100A or 200A temporary panel. We size it to your tools, trailers and site loads when we quote.
Is removal included?
Yes. We remove the pole once your permanent service is on. We can quote a rental or a purchase option for your temporary power pole, so you can choose what fits the length of your project.
Do you do solar and EV panel upgrades in Pasadena?
Yes. We upgrade main panels and services for solar, batteries and EV chargers, including trenching, and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with PWP or SCE. GDV Utilities holds California license A & C-10 #1163710.
Need power on a Pasadena job?
Send the job address and a photo showing the nearest utility pole. We reply within one business day.