Natural Gas
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The Price of Natural Gas
Natural Gas Price Checker
Your only source for comparing what Illinois' top gas utilities charge.

Rules to Live by for Natural Gas Customers


The Facts about Natural Gas Prices


Making Sense of Your Gas Bill
Has The "Gas Company" Tried To Sell You A New Deal?
Customers in the Nicor Gas and Peoples/North Shore Gas regions are allowed to choose a company other than their regulated utility to supply them with natural gas. However, so far most of these offers have been money-losers. CUB is the only source of comprehensive pricing information for these different offers.

The Gas Market Monitor
A unique tool that shows consumers they're more likely to lose than save money with an unregulated natural gas company.


Choices for You—Making the Right Choice
This is for Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas customers only.

Customer Select—Making the Right Choice
This is for Nicor Gas customers only.


Do Not Market Lists
Want to avoid getting marketed by an unregulated gas company? Join your utility's "Do Not Market List."

Nicor Gas: 1-888-642-6748
Peoples Gas: 1-866-556-6001
North Shore Gas: 1-866-556-6004



Nicor Advanced Energy Plans
For more detailed information about the Fixed Bill and Lock 12 plans click here.


Saving Energy, Saving Money
Energy-saving Tips for All Seasons

The Facts on CFLs and Mercury

Energy Efficiency Incentives: Federal Tax Credits and Rebates for Peoples and North Shore Gas Customers.
Other Handy Tips
The Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas Rate Hike

Understanding Your Budget-billing Plan

Reading Your Meter

So what is the ICC?

Understanding Utility Maintenance Plans

CUB’s Utility Checklist for Renters

Utility Do's and Don'ts