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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

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 ...

Consumer Advocates Urge Regulators To Cut Nicor’s Record Rate Hike By More Than Half; Decry Excessive Profits, Wasteful Executive Bonuses

Nicor Gas' bid for a record-breaking $308.6 million rate hike is rife with excesses and should be slashed by more ...

Elevated prices: CUB’s May report on gas market volatility

In May, prices for all 9 major Illinois gas utilities were higher than they were a year ago, led by ...

Ahead of summer price spike: CUB’s money-saving events in May

As we head toward an expensive summer of high electric bills for both Ameren and ComEd customers, CUB is holding several ...

Latest Blog Posts

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 ...

Consumer Advocates Urge Regulators To Cut Nicor’s Record Rate Hike By More Than Half; Decry Excessive Profits, Wasteful Executive Bonuses

Nicor Gas' bid for a record-breaking $308.6 million rate hike is rife with excesses and should be slashed by more ...

Elevated prices: CUB’s May report on gas market volatility

In May, prices for all 9 major Illinois gas utilities were higher than they were a year ago, led by ...

Ahead of summer price spike: CUB’s money-saving events in May

As we head toward an expensive summer of high electric bills for both Ameren and ComEd customers, CUB is holding several ...