Avon Lake
Avon Lake Accepts $69,072 NOPEC Energized Community Grant
Avon Lake City Council passed Resolution 26-18 accepting a $69,072 grant from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council's 2026 Energized Community program, which provides member cities with funding for local energy efficiency and sustainability projects.
Avon Lake City Council passed Resolution 26-18 on April 15, accepting a $69,072 grant from the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council's Energized Community Grant program for 2026.
NOPEC is a nonprofit government energy aggregator serving more than 230 communities across Northeast Ohio. Its Energized Community Grant program distributes funds to member municipalities for energy efficiency upgrades, sustainability programs, and related infrastructure improvements.
The resolution, introduced by Councilwoman Gentry, authorizes the city to enter into a grant agreement with NOPEC, Inc. under the program's guidelines. The ordinance was declared an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.
Avon Lake is a NOPEC member city and has received NOPEC grants in prior years for various energy-related projects. The specific use of the 2026 grant funds was not detailed in the resolution text.