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Springfield, IL Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing utility
City Water, Light and Power (CWLP)
Eligible charger level
Level 2, 208-240V
Rate schedule
Schedule 71
Dedicated meter cost
Paid by owner
Supplemental facility fee
Waived for EV charging

Summary

Springfield's municipal utility, City Water, Light and Power (CWLP), lets electric vehicle owners install a dedicated meter for Level 2 (208-240V) home charging at their own expense, billed on rate schedule 71. Level 2 EV charging is exempt from the supplemental facility costs charged for other new electrical loads.

Owners of an electric vehicle as defined in section 50.01 that want to participate in the electric vehicle charging rate that are: (i) using electric service from the CWLP and (ii) charging with a level 2 (208-240V) charger, can install, at their own expense, a separate meter with dedicated electric service solely for the use of charging their electric vehicle. The dedicated service is to be used solely for the purpose of charging the electric vehicle. The dedicated service shall be metered at the applicable electric vehicle rate schedule 71 as defined in section 50.30... Level 2 (208-240V) charging of an electric vehicle is exempt from supplemental facility costs described in section 50.04.

Source: Springfield, IL Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 82).

Full Breakdown

01 who takes electric service from CWLP and charges with a Level 2 (208-240V) charger may install, at their own expense, a separate meter with dedicated electric service used solely for charging the vehicle. 30. 20. 01(d) lets CWLP instead sub-meter off the customer's existing meter solely for EV charging; that sub-metered arrangement still qualifies for the discounted rate schedule 71 but is not eligible for net metering credits, discounts, or program rebates that a dedicated service can receive. There is no separate zoning or building permit requirement for a home Level 2 charger in the ordinance text; the rule is purely a utility metering and billing mechanism administered by CWLP's electric engineering department, not the city's building and zoning office.

Violations & Fines

This is a utility rate and metering provision, not a criminal or code-enforcement section, so there are no fines listed. The consequence of installing charging equipment without going through CWLP's application and metering process under §§ 50.03 and 50.20 is that the installation will not qualify for rate schedule 71 and CWLP can require correction of any non-compliant service connection under its general electric service rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to install a home EV charger in Springfield?
The city code does not impose a separate zoning permit for a Level 2 home charger. Instead, CWLP requires the installation to follow its rules and specifications for electric service under § 50.20, and you apply through CWLP's electric department for the dedicated meter and rate schedule 71.
Is a dedicated EV meter required, or can I share my existing meter?
A dedicated meter is optional. Under § 50.04.01(d), CWLP may instead sub-meter off your existing electric meter for EV charging only, though that option is not eligible for net metering credits, discounts, or program rebates that a dedicated service can earn.
Are there extra utility fees for installing a Level 2 charger?
No. Section 50.04(c) specifically exempts Level 2 EV charging sub-metering from the supplemental facilities charge CWLP otherwise bills customers whose load requires added utility capacity beyond a normal load.

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