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.
The full story
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.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →