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Abbeville awards engineering contract for electric modernization plan funded by DOE grant
Summary
The city awarded Simmons Energy an engineering contract to create a Greater Abbeville electric energy modernization and resiliency plan; staff said Department of Energy funds (passed through LDNR) will pay planning costs and pave the way for later construction grant applications.
The Abbeville City Council approved awarding the planning and engineering contract for a Greater Abbeville electric energy modernization and resiliency plan to Simmons Energy. Staff said the work is funded through Department of Energy funds that were funneled through the state LDNR and described the contract as the planning step that will let the city later apply for construction grants to upgrade the electrical system.
Council members gave the motion unanimous support. City staff explained the DOE‑funded planning grant will pay for engineering and planning but that future construction would require separate grant applications and appropriations. The council’s approval authorizes the city to move forward with the planning phase so proposals and applications for future construction projects can be pursued.
No additional budget vote was recorded; staff said the DOE/LDNR pass‑through covers the planning work being awarded.
