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Lakewood committee reviews $157,000 NOPEC energy grant and debates broader uses
Summary
The Public Works and Sustainability Committee reviewed the city’s 2025 NOPEC Energized Community grant (about $157,000), discussed eligible uses and selection process, and members urged exploring more public-facing or community-engagement projects for future rounds.
The Public Works and Sustainability Committee on March 3 reviewed the city’s acceptance of the 2025 NOPEC (Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council) Energized Community grant, about $157,000, and discussed how the funds are chosen and spent.
Committee Chair Councilman John Evans said the presentation would cover eligible uses and past projects. Planning Director Byington and Climate Action staff member Jill Bartolotta outlined eligible items including electric vehicle purchases or leases, traffic signal upgrades, energy-efficient windows and lighting, solar-powered LED signs, EV charging stations, service-garage insulation and electrical upgrades, and other energy-related capital improvements. Byington said the city’s 2024 NOPEC-funded work included two e-bikes for the police department, LED lighting at Lakewood Park and Winterhurst scoreboard, and EV chargers at the Refuse…
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