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Latest Blog Posts

CUB urges North Shore Gas customers to speak out as watchdog finds millions in overcharges in proposed rate hike

North Shore Gas’ proposed $14.4 million rate hike includes padded profit margins, excessive executive bonuses and overstated cost estimates and ...
Read More

CUB’s money-saving events in August

CUB’s Outreach team travels across the state to staff free events giving consumers energy efficiency tips for their home, educating ...
Read More

Will Illinois meet the moment to rein in data centers and save us from skyrocketing power bills?

By Sarah Moskowitz Executive Director Citizens Utility Board (CUB) (Note: A version of this opinion piece appeared in Crain's Chicago ...
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CUB Q&A: Battery + electricity supply offers in Illinois

Interested in installing battery storage at your home? There’s a new type of offer in ComEd territory that aims to ...
Read More