Smart Energy Forum

The Natural Resources Defense Council has recognized CWLP as one of the nation's top 22 municipal performers in the areas of energy efficiency, conservation and green power in 2010. Read more.

City Water, Light and Power is committed to providing its customers with smart, reliable power at the lowest possible cost. Over the past few years, CWLP has embarked on a number of new projects and initiatives to ensure a bright future for Springfield's energy program. In November 2009, CWLP assumed operating control of Dallman 4, its new 200-megawatt coal-fired unit, which will employ the best pollution control technologies available. In addition, up to 120 megawatts of wind power per year have been added to the utility's energy portfolio. With community participation, CWLP can continue its leadership role in the utility industry and remain independent from the volatility of higher cost power on the wholesale market.

In conjunction with new and expanded energy sources, CWLP has also launched an initiative to encourage customers to increase their efforts at energy conservation.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITIES
The Smart Energy Forum: CWLP welcomes input and ideas to help shape the most effective and desirable energy conservation programs. These programs will be good for the environment and will yield a cost savings on our customers' utility bills. In order to make it as easy as possible to gather ideas and suggestions, CWLP has established the Smart Energy Forum to reach out directly to the community.

Public comments can be submitted by email, fax (217-789-2136, ATTN: CWLP Smart Energy), or mail (CWLP Smart Energy, Municipal Center East, 800 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62757).

OTHER FORUMS
CWLP's Smart Solutions Workshops provide information to customers on smart ways to lower their energy bills and to provide input and feedback to the utility regarding the efficiency programs it offers. The workshops for the general public are scheduled year-round. On-demand workshops for civic groups and other nonprofit organizations are available upon request for groups of 15-50. Contact the Energy Services Office for more information or to schedule a workshop.

ADDING WIND ENERGY TO CWLP'S ENERGY PORTFOLIO
The utility has contracts to procure up to 120 megawatts of clean, renewable wind energy per year, of which the state of Illinois will use about 60 megawatts to power its Springfield facilities. CWLP applauds the efforts of the State for its strong commitment to renewable energy and protecting the environment.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS
CWLP's Energy Services Office (ESO) continues to provide a variety of services and programs aimed at helping customers increase the energy and water efficiency of their homes and businesses. ESO programs and services are designed to both educate customers about efficiency and how it can be achieved and to provide financial incentives to make certain efficiency measures more affordable.