mySolar - City Water, Light, and Power

CWLP’s mySolar program allows customers to go green by purchasing locally generated solar power as an add-on to electric bill via subscription. This 250 kW installation, which began operation in December 2018, is located adjacent to the utility’s Washington Substation at 606 Old Tippecanoe Drive. MySolar provides an affordable option for solar energy for those who want to go green, but without the financial means or roof space to install their own solar. In its first year of operation, this solar installation produced 316 MWH, enough energy to power around 30 homes for one year.

Besides mySolar, see other renewable energy options for CWLP customers here.

FAQs

How much does it cost?
In addition to your regular electric charges, you can purchase blocks of solar energy in 100-kWh increments for $4.40 per block.

How will enrollment affect my CWLP bill?
You will be billed monthly for each block purchased as a rate rider in addition to your regular electric charges for a subscription term of one year. There is a one-time bill set-up fee of $5.

How much solar is available?
There are 3,700 blocks of 100 kWh being made available in the program. Once all blocks are subscribed, the enrollment period into the mySolar program will close until blocks are available.
See CWLP Solar Production

How Do I Enroll?
Online: Fill out the online form or link to pdf form below.
By Phone: (217.789.2070): Give us your information. We'll fill out the paperwork and send it to you for your signature. When you return the signed form to us, we'll begin your subscription.
Email: (nrgxprts@cwlp.com) or Mail (CWLP ESO, mySolar, 1008 E. Miller St., Springfield, IL 62702): Send us your: name; account number and customer number; service address; mailing address (if different from service address); daytime phone number; and the number of 100-kWh blocks of solar energy you want to purchase. We will send you an agreement to sign and once returned to us, you’ll be subscribed.

Questions: 217.789.2070 or nrgxprts@cwlp.com

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Eligible Customers	Are directly metered residential or commercial electric customers of CWLP who fall under Residential Rate 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37 or Commercial Rate 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 46, 47, 58, 71, or 73 with no account past due more than 33 days.
Prices, Fees, and Charges	The initial subscription rate is $4.40 per 100 kilowatt-hour (kWh) block. A onetime subscription setup fee of $5.00 will be included in the first months bill. Every June 1st, the Chief Utility Engineer has authority to adjust the 100 kWh block rate up or down based on current and expected capital costs of CWLP owned and operated solar generation. Notice of a rate adjustment under the this rider shall be provided to all subscribers at least 30 days prior to implementation. Subscribers will have options to opt out of service under this rider prior to implementation of an increase.
Agreement Terms	Customers electing to purchase renewable energy under this rider shall remain on this rider for a minimum of 1 year or until notice is received of an increase in rate.
Subscription and Transferability	Customers choosing to subscribe to Rider A are purchasing renewable energy from a CWLP owned renewable generating facility. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) associated with a CWLP owned renewable generation facility will be retained by CWLP and may be sold at the discretion of the Chief Utility Engineer. Customers that relocate within the CWLP electric service territory can transfer their subscription to the mySolar program at no charge. Customers that move to a location outside of CWLP electric service territory shall surrender their mySolar subscription to CWLP for future customers.
Availability	The utility may discontinue accepting new applications for service under this rider at any time customer demand exceeds CWLP owned renewable energy generating capacity. The utility may discontinue existing subscriptions under this rider in the event CWLP owned and operated solar generation is no longer available.

Questions? Contact the Energy Services Office at 217.789.2070 or nrgxprts@cwlp.com.