Here Comes the Sun - Solar Power: Local Benefits

Name: Here Comes the Sun - Solar Power: Local Benefits
Start: 2025-10-24T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-24T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Hoogland Center for the Arts

Schedule

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 08:00 am to 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Hoogland Center for the Arts | Springfield, IL

7:30 am Coffee & Networking
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Program
Complimentary coffee provided by David Farrell.
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Club Room, 3rd Floor
"Here Comes the Sun - Solar Power: Local Benefits"
Join us for a timely public policy discussion exploring the economic, environmental, and community impacts of solar energy development in our region.
Doug Brown, Chief Utility Engineer at City Water, Light & Power, will provide insight into CWLP’s recent solar contracts and highlight the critical role of a diverse energy mix in ensuring long-term sustainability and reliability.
Ryan McCrady, President & CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, will share updates on solar developments across Sangamon County. He will also discuss how site location decisions are made and explain the role of community benefits agreements in supporting local growth and equity.
The program will be moderated by Chris Richmond and will conclude with approximately 15 minutes of audience Q&A.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how solar energy is shaping the future of our community.
Thank you to our Citizens Club media sponsors WMAY, NPR Illinois, and the City of Springfield.