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Springfield receives $54,000 grant from Illinois EPA for water treatment upgrades

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State Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th District

State Representative Michael Coffey (IL) | Representative Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (R) 95th District

The City of Springfield, located in Sangamon County, will receive $54,000 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for upgrades to its drinking water treatment operations. This funding is part of the Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program, which aims to support energy efficiency improvements in water supply facilities.

The grant will be utilized to implement cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades at the Springfield drinking water treatment plant. Planned projects include lighting and control upgrades, pump or drive replacements and optimizations, and HVAC modifications.

In related news, State Representative Mike Coffey recently toured the City Water, Light & Power (CWLP) facility in Springfield. "I had a great tour of CWLP in Springfield and had the opportunity to see the process of operations firsthand and the hard-working employees," said Coffey. He expressed gratitude towards Doug Brown and Scott Rogers for their time and insights into the future of energy for the 95th District and Illinois.

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