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FIGHTING FOR CLEAN ENERGY,
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LOWER UTILITY BILLS

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

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LOWER UTILITY BILLS

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CUB identifies hundreds of millions in overcharges, wasteful spending in utility grid plans

As Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois push to raise rates to upgrade the power grid, CUB has filed expert testimony ...
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Far too many people are struggling to afford their utility bills, so it's important to know the process for applying ...
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CUB Note: The following is an excerpt from a Sept. 3, 2024 Chicago Tribune story by Nara Schoenberg on the ...
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CUB’s monthly report on gas market volatility: September

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