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CWLP Budget Proposal Presented to City Council

January 24, 2025


On January 23, CWLP presented its FY 2026 budget proposal to the Springfield City Council. In overview, utility officials highlighted progress and plans for continuation of reliable and affordable electric and water resources, measures to meet regulatory compliance as well as spending for future projects with relation to sustainability of services.

Major FY26 Budget Items included:
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Electric Meters
• Partial Dismantling of retired Lakeside, Dallman 31, 32 and 33
• Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
• 25MW Solar Purchase
• Unit 4 Cooling Tower Rebuild
• Substation Grid Resilience Work (partial grant-funded)
• EV Charging Stations (partial grant-funded)
• Community Solar Program Design (grant-funded)
• Water and Electric Infrastructure Relocate Work for High Speed Rail
• Water Distribution Facility Relocation
• Water Main Replacements
• Lead Service Line Replacements (partial grant-funded)
• Lake Springfield Watershed Work (partial grant-funded)
• City Enterprise Resource Planning Software Upgrade

View the Video of Presentation