March 10, 2009

Smart Energy Forum Wednesday

Springfield residents have unique opportunities to confront the problem of climate change because we have a publicly owned utility making major commitments to efficiency programs and renewable energy. The smart energy forums are a way to find out what's new and help shape what comes next.


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Here's the city press release of Wednesday's meeting...
CWLP COMMUNITY ENERGY MEETING TO INCLUDE PRESENTATION ON CARBON FOOTPRINTING, COOL CITIES INITIATVE

City Water, Light and Power’s Wednesday, March 11 Community Energy Meeting will include a presentation on Cool Cities and the City’s recently calculated greenhouse gas inventory. Also on the agenda, CWLP’s Renewable Choice Program under development and information to date on the recently announced federal stimulus package (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

The meeting will be held at the University of Illinois at Springfield at 6 p.m. in the Public Affairs Center, Conference Room G.

The CWLP Community Energy Meetings are designed to provide updates to the public on progress made regarding environmental and energy saving activities and to solicit suggestions and ideas from the community regarding energy programs and related issues. CWLP is using the input received from these meetings to enhance existing programs and develop new energy efficiency and conservation programs.

Public participation is encouraged to help CWLP develop the most effective and practical programs for its customers. CWLP customers wanting more information on this forum may call 789-2070.