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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

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Latest Blog Posts

Statement: CUB Joins Other Consumer Advocates in Challenging Federally Mandated Rate Hike to Keep ‘Zombie Power Plant’ Open

The following is a statement by Clara Summers, manager of the Citizens Utility Board’s Consumers for a Better Grid campaign, ...
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Renting your first apartment in Chicago? Here’s how to read your utility bills

By: Citlali Dominguez So you just moved into your new apartment, and you’re having trouble reading your utility bills. Don’t ...
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CUB’s report on gas-market volatility: July

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CUB’s money-saving events in July

CUB’s Outreach team travels across Illinois to staff free events giving consumers energy efficiency tips for their home, educating them ...
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Latest Blog Posts

Statement: CUB Joins Other Consumer Advocates in Challenging Federally Mandated Rate Hike to Keep ‘Zombie Power Plant’ Open

The following is a statement by Clara Summers, manager of the Citizens Utility Board’s Consumers for a Better Grid campaign, ...
Read More

Renting your first apartment in Chicago? Here’s how to read your utility bills

By: Citlali Dominguez So you just moved into your new apartment, and you’re having trouble reading your utility bills. Don’t ...
Read More

CUB’s report on gas-market volatility: July

Gas prices for eight of Illinois' 9 major utilities remained elevated compared with a year ago, led by Nicor Gas, ...
Read More

CUB’s money-saving events in July

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