Lemoore Launches $24M Smart Infrastructure Project, Targets $14.8M in Savings

The city partners with Energy Systems Group to modernize power, water, and facility systems for long-term resiliency and cost savings.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:51pm

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The City of Lemoore, California is launching a $24 million citywide infrastructure modernization project to transform its power, water, and facility systems. The city has partnered with Energy Systems Group (ESG), a national leader in performance-driven energy and infrastructure solutions, to implement a comprehensive Smart City initiative that will generate over $14.8 million in net savings over 20 years.

Why it matters

By investing in smart, connected infrastructure, Lemoore is strengthening essential city services, protecting the community from rising energy costs, and building a more resilient city for the future. The project reflects Lemoore's commitment to innovation, fiscal responsibility, and delivering real benefits to residents.

The details

The Smart City infrastructure project will modernize aging infrastructure, improve technology systems, and enhance the resiliency of critical facilities. Upgrades at the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant include new equipment to increase efficiency, maintain regulatory compliance, provide backup power generation, and improve water quality and facility capacity. By integrating energy, water, wastewater, and facility upgrades into a connected digital network, Lemoore is positioning itself as a forward-thinking city built for tomorrow.

  • The $24 million infrastructure modernization project is launching in April 2026.

The players

Energy Systems Group (ESG)

A national leader in performance-driven energy and infrastructure solutions based in Indiana, partnering with the City of Lemoore on this project.

Patricia Matthews

The Mayor of Lemoore, who stated that the project reflects the city's commitment to innovation, fiscal responsibility, and delivering real benefits to residents.

Jeff Blum

The CEO of ESG, who said the project reflects what's possible when a city takes a comprehensive, integrated approach to infrastructure.

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What they’re saying

“By investing in smart, connected infrastructure today, we are strengthening essential city services for, protecting our community from rising energy costs, and building a more resilient city for future generations. This partnership reflects our commitment to innovation, fiscal responsibility, and delivering real benefits to our residents.”

— Patricia Matthews, Mayor of Lemoore

“This project reflects what's possible when a city takes a comprehensive, integrated approach to the infrastructure. By delivering multiple upgrades, through a single, coordinated program, the City of Lemoore is strengthening resiliency, improving backup power for essential services, enhancing water system visibility through AMI water meters, and reducing long-term operational and maintenance demands on City staff.”

— Jeff Blum, CEO of ESG

What’s next

The infrastructure modernization project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2027, with the city expected to begin realizing the projected $14.8 million in net savings over the following 20 years.

The takeaway

Lemoore's comprehensive Smart City infrastructure project demonstrates how cities can leverage public-private partnerships to modernize aging systems, enhance resiliency, and achieve long-term cost savings - all while positioning themselves as forward-thinking communities built for the future.