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Senior Citizen Discount

The income-qualified Senior Citizen Discount Rate represents a 10% discount on the rate that would normally apply. Read on to learn how you can be a part of the program.


How can I be a part of the Senior Citizen Discount Program?

Eligible customers can sign up for the income-qualified Senior Citizen Discount in the CWLP Customer Service Office, Room 101, Municipal Center West (300 S. 7th Street, on the corner of 7th and Monroe). Be sure to bring one of the following documents to prove your age (a valid driver's license, State of Illinois ID Card, birth certificate, or Medicare Card) and all of the applicable following documents to prove your income eligibility (wage statements, first page of your Federal Income Tax Form 1040, Social Security benefit statement, retirement/pension information, interest/dividend income statements, and Circuit Breaker Form).


CWLP offers a special rate to any residential electric service customer who meets the following requirements:

  • 62 years of age or older
  • has the service account in his/her name
  • has a total household income no greater than 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
    (In 2024, the maximum qualifying income is $45,180 per single-person household and $61,320 per multi-person household.)

If you prefer, you can print our online application below, fill it in, and return(or mail) it with a copies of the required documents noted above, to the following address.

Senior Citizen Discount
CWLP Customer Service Office, Room 101
Municipal Center West
Springfield, IL 62757

Senior Citizen Discount Form