Illinois Energy Policy
Each year, your elected officials make numerous decisions that affect everything from what you pay for utilities to how energy policy in Illinois gets shaped. Many of the programs outlined in this website are the direct result of specific rate cases and legislation. In this section, you can read about some of the laws that are already in effect, as well as some that are still being decided in the General Assembly.
You can stay up-to-date on these issues by signing up for our Action Alerts. CUB will email you notices about breaking news that affects your utility bills. You can then simply push a button to contact your elected representatives, asking them to support consumer-friendly legislation.
ICC Reform Act of 2009
Energy Efficient Building Act of 2009
2009 Nicor Gas Rate Case
ComEd Smart Meter Pilot Program
You can stay up-to-date on these issues by signing up for our Action Alerts. CUB will email you notices about breaking news that affects your utility bills. You can then simply push a button to contact your elected representatives, asking them to support consumer-friendly legislation.
Statewide
Electric Rate Relief and Reform Act of 2007Utility Specific
2007 Peoples & North Shore Gas Rate Case