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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 SINCE 1984

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Since
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

As Ameren Rolls in Profits and Pushes for Higher Rates, Consumer Groups Call for Cutting Ameren’s Gas Rate-Hike Request by Two-thirds

Ameren Illinois’ push to win the largest shareholder profit rate of any major gas utility in the state is unjust ...

Considering solar? CUB encourages you to use Illinois Shines’ Homeowner Handout

CUB encourages consumers to utilize the newly launched resource, Illinois Shines: Selecting a Solar Company: Green and Red Flags, to ...

CUB Q&A: Why is ComEd’s electricity price spiking? 

A record price spike in an electricity "capacity auction" means the supply price for Commonwealth Edison will increase significantly on ...

High-bill Alert: Consumers face multiple electric/gas rate hikes—so who’s cashing in?

Special report: Illinois consumers in 2025 are being threatened with rate hikes on both sides of the bill—supply and delivery—as ...

Latest Blog Posts

As Ameren Rolls in Profits and Pushes for Higher Rates, Consumer Groups Call for Cutting Ameren’s Gas Rate-Hike Request by Two-thirds

Ameren Illinois’ push to win the largest shareholder profit rate of any major gas utility in the state is unjust ...

Considering solar? CUB encourages you to use Illinois Shines’ Homeowner Handout

CUB encourages consumers to utilize the newly launched resource, Illinois Shines: Selecting a Solar Company: Green and Red Flags, to ...

CUB Q&A: Why is ComEd’s electricity price spiking? 

A record price spike in an electricity "capacity auction" means the supply price for Commonwealth Edison will increase significantly on ...

High-bill Alert: Consumers face multiple electric/gas rate hikes—so who’s cashing in?

Special report: Illinois consumers in 2025 are being threatened with rate hikes on both sides of the bill—supply and delivery—as ...