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Since 1984...
FIGHTING FOR CLEAN ENERGY,
CONSUMER PROTECTIONS &
LOWER UTILITY BILLS

Since 1984...
FIGHTING FOR CLEAN ENERGY,
CONSUMER PROTECTIONS &
LOWER UTILITY BILLS

Since 1984...
FIGHTING FOR CLEAN ENERGY,
CONSUMER PROTECTIONS &
LOWER UTILITY BILLS

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1984

Fight utility rate hikes, promote clean energy, and advocate for consumer protections in Illinois.

Tired of costly fossil fuels? Read CUB's new Better Heat Guide: Steps to a Cheaper, Cleaner Way to Heat Our Homes. This guide focuses on Chicago but has helpful info for people across the state.

Need help navigating your gas and electric bills? CUB's updated Gas and Electric guide provides an in-depth overview of gas and electric utilities in Illinois— the result of years of research and writing by CUB experts on state regulations and utility tariffs.

Need help navigating your gas and electric bills? CUB's updated Gas and Electric guide provides an in-depth overview of gas and electric utilities in Illinois— the result of years of research and writing by CUB experts on state regulations and utility tariffs.

Latest Blog Posts

CUB update: What about those appliance rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act?

CUB gets a lot of questions from consumers wondering when they’ll be able to enjoy appliance rebates offered through the ...

PJM’s gas track: what gives? 

By Clara Summers, Campaign Manager Consumers for a Better Grid (a project of CUB) The nation’s largest power grid operator ...

Illinois Future of Gas: The Energy Efficiency Meeting

By Scott Allen, Energy Policy Specialist  The purpose of this workshop (10/21/24) was to discuss the role and importance of ...

PJM broke the capacity auction–but here’s how they can fix it

By Clara Summers, Campaign Manager Consumers for a Better Grid (a project of CUB) The electricity price for Illinois’ largest ...

Latest Blog Posts

CUB update: What about those appliance rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act?

CUB gets a lot of questions from consumers wondering when they’ll be able to enjoy appliance rebates offered through the ...

PJM’s gas track: what gives? 

By Clara Summers, Campaign Manager Consumers for a Better Grid (a project of CUB) The nation’s largest power grid operator ...

Illinois Future of Gas: The Energy Efficiency Meeting

By Scott Allen, Energy Policy Specialist  The purpose of this workshop (10/21/24) was to discuss the role and importance of ...

PJM broke the capacity auction–but here’s how they can fix it

By Clara Summers, Campaign Manager Consumers for a Better Grid (a project of CUB) The electricity price for Illinois’ largest ...