Upcoming Heat Pump Seminar

Join us, Wednesday, April 24th as we discuss the latest high-efficiency electric heating and cooling for your home. This 1-hour workshop will include a presentation on air source heat pump technology, heat pump rebates, and a list of local vendors to help you with the next steps of your project.

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Tier 2 Environmental Assessment

In cooperation with the Westfield Gas and Electric Light Department, City of Westfield, Massachusetts, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), has prepared a Tier 2 Environmental Assessment (EA), as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, for the proposed replacement of 71,721 linear feet of cast-iron, coated steel, and leak-prone polyethylene pipe to enhance safety, improve operations, and reduce methane emissions.

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MLB Ward 5 Vacancy Update

At last week’s Council meeting, the Council called for a Special Preliminary Election to fill the remaining term for the Ward 5 Municipal Light Board vacancy. 

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Many Thanks to Fran Liptak, Ward 4 Commissioner

At the Thursday, December 14th Municipal Light Board (MLB) meeting, commissioners said goodbye to Fran Liptak, a dedicated and esteemed member of the board who represented Ward 4.

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Making Fuel Assistance Accessible

Eligible WG+E members can receive support for their winter heating bills! Valley Opportunity Council wants the town of Westfield to know about their Fuel Assistance Program this winter!

This program, also known as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), helps eligible households challenged by the high cost of home heating fuel pay a portion of their winter heating bills through a fixed benefit amount for the cost of the primary source of heat, which includes, but is not limited to:

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