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

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

Support Our Mission

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Latest Blog Posts

CUB’s 2025 Earth Month Challenge

We've received so many great responses to CUB's Earth Month Challenge. Thank you for inspiring us with your stories on how ...
Read More

ICC’s ruling sets stage for “time-of-use” rate, another good choice for consumers

Next year, ComEd customers will have the option of signing up for a “time-of-use” rate, or TOU, that can help ...
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Read More

Progress: Maryland legislators pass bill that shines light on utility votes at PJM–Illinois considering similar measure

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