CWLP outlines Phase 2 planning for state Energy Transition Community grant; $479,322 award noted

Dec 10, 2025

City Water, Light & Power presented Phase 2 planning for a state Energy Transition Community grant, describing preparatory work and a Phase 1 award of $479,321.89; CWLP emphasized no commitment to projects, but said land acquisition could be pursued to position Springfield for future clean-energy grants.

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Tom Chi, representing City Water, Light & Power (CWLP), told the Springfield council on Dec. 9 that CWLP’s Phase 2 work under the state’s Energy Transition Community Grant Program is focused on planning and positioning rather than construction or project approvals. "This evening is not about selecting or approving any specific energy project," Chi said, describing Phase 2 as early-stage planning and potential land acquisition to put the city in a competitive position for future grants.

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