City Water, Light & Power
| Company type | Municipal utility |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public utilities |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Headquarters | Springfield , United States |
Area served | Springfield, Illinois |
| Products | Electricity, water supply |
City Water, Light & Power (CWLP) stands as the largest municipally owned utility within Illinois. It delivers electricity to Springfield, Illinois through a coal-powered boiler located at the Dallman Power Plant. The utility utilizes water sourced from its fully controlled Lake Springfield, which also functions as the primary drinking water supply for the city. CWLP holds ownership of significant riparian areas surrounding Lake Springfield, some of which are maintained for recreational use, while others are leased to local nonprofit organizations such as Lincoln Memorial Gardens.
Plans for a second reservoir, known as Hunter Lake, are part of CWLP’s long-range strategy, although a definitive completion timeline has not been established. The utility is actively shifting away from coal dependency toward renewable energy alternatives. In alignment with this transition, Springfield authorized the closure of two out of four coal boilers operated by CWLP by December 2020 on February 4, 2020.