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CUB's Center for Rate-hike Fighters
After reviewing this page, tell the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) NO to unjustified utility rate hikes by filing a comment with the ICC online (use the corresponding docket numbers, listed in parenthesis) or calling the ICC at 1-800-524-0795. $130 million rate-hike requestAmeren
Ameren (09-0306 to 09-0311): State regulators issued a final order on April 29, slashing Ameren's rate-hike request by more than 90 percent. This was a big victory for consumers, but our legal team hasn't stopped fighting because Ameren is appealing the ruling. Ameren originally filed for a $226 million rate hike, but over the course of the case reduced it to $130 million. $396 million increase $273 million increaseComEd ComEd: In June 2010, ComEd filed for a $396 million rate increase. CUB is still appealing the company's $273 million increase granted in 2008, and we'll review the company's latest request and fight every penny that isn't justified. $287 million refundNicor Gas
Nicor Gas (02-0067): CUB is fighting for a $287 million refund, accusing Nicor of wrongly profiting off consumers at a time when they paid record-high heating prices earlier this decade. Total: More than $1 billion in utility cases!
Help us fight for you! Call the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), at 1-800-524-0795, or file an online comment to tell state regulators NO to these rate hikes. Also, contribute to CUB's rate-hike defense fund. Help us battle an army of utility lawyers.
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