Learn about the key laws and policies behind our electric, natural gas, and telecommunications bills. You can find information on statewide policy and utility- specific policy. These policies affect utility customers across the state of Illinois. Read how to protect yourself from telemarketers and if you're eligible for compensation after a power outage.

Learn about the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), the state agency that determines your electric and natural gas rates.

Read how the "Smart Grid" could benefit consumers.

Get the facts on new digital smart meters.

Read about Illinois' smart-grid legislation.

Did your power go out? See if you can get compensation for power outages.

Stop telemarketers with the FTC's no-call list.

Read the Telecommunications Act of 2010.

Read a summary of Illinois' 1997 Electric Restructuring Law.

Read about the Electric Rate Relief Reform Act of 2007.

Get the facts on the ICC Reform Act of 2009.

Learn about the Energy Efficient Building Act of 2009. CUB explains key developments with certain utilities and how they impact our bills.

Read the 2007 Peoples and North Shore Gas rate case.

Learn about the 2009 Nicor Gas rate case.