September 10, 2010
One Day, $3 Million
Illinois Appliance Rebates Are Back!
For one day only, on Friday, Sept. 24, Illinois will offer $3 million in rebates, up to $250 per appliance, for buying an energy-efficient fridge, freezer, dishwasher, or clothes washer. CUB says: Get to stores early, because the rebates will run out fast. There are a lot of ways to save, and CUB Energy Saver can tell you about them. It's been showing people how to cut utility bills by $200 a year.
September 9, 2010
How A Few 'Bad Apples’ Bloat Our Power Bills
After a hot summer of high electric bills, CUB Executive Director David Kolata writes about the “bad apples” that cause our power bills to balloon—for the entire year. And his to-do list for tackling the problem reaches all the way from Chicago skyscrapers to our own living rooms.
September 1, 2010
ComEd Wants $60 Million More
The Chicago Tribune reports today that ComEd wants $60 million—in addition to the $396 million it asked for in June. CUB has concerns about the proposal and we will examine it closely to make sure consumers are protected. It’s part of $1 billion in legal battles that CUB is fighting with the big utilities.
June 18, 2010
Get A $50 Discount On I-Go Car Sharing
The I-Go Car Sharing program can be an economical and environmental way to get to where you want to go. And now CUB can get you a $50 I-Go discount on a first-year membership. After you use CUB Energy Saver, our new online tool that can cut your utility bills by hundreds of dollars, check out I-Go's benefits. If you want to sign up, just enter the promo code (CUBENERGYSAVER) under "Promotions" and you'll get an automatic $50 discount. August 17, 2010
Shocked Electrical Engineer Wins CUB Energy Saver Prize
As a retired electrical engineer, Merle Haldeman understands how much power homes can waste. That’s why the 74-year-old Downers Grove resident joined CUB Energy Saver, which helps consumers create personalized plans to cut their power bills.


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Happy Holidays!

In 2009, CUB celebrated its 25th anniversary the only way we knew how: saving you money!

Our experts slashed phone bills by millions of dollars. Plus, we protected people from hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in overcharges in individual utility disputes. “I’m going to put (CUB) on my Christmas list!” said one of those happy consumers.

So when you write up your own list, remember that CUB’s battling $1 billion in utility cases for you. Please help us protect your pocketbook!

Have a happy holiday season!