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Net neutrality passes House…what’s next?

April 15, 2019 jjones Net Neutrality

Roughly 83% of Americans across a broad political spectrum support net neutrality: the idea that Big Telecom/Cable shouldn’t have a say in how you use the Internet you pay for. Yet since the Federal Communications Commission repealed net neutrality in December 2017, independent research has shown that Internet service providers…...

Making History: The results of Illinois’ first solar lottery

April 15, 2019 jjones community solar, solar, solar power

By Christina Uzzo CUB Environmental Outreach Coordinator In a first in state history, the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) held a lottery to determine which proposed solar projects would receive funding through a new state program called the “Adjustable Block Program.” Hundreds of projects won funding, including 112 community solar projects…...

A chance to double your impact today

April 15, 2019 jjones Donate

An Illinois family has just made an amazing offer to CUB in memory of a special young man. Today, if you take a stand against rate hikes and fight for clean, low-cost energy, the family of Chris Conrad will match your generosity dollar for dollar. Today, you can be twice the…...

CUB honored by generous donation in memory of Chris Conrad

April 14, 2019 jchilsen Consumer Advocacy, Special Donations

Illinois man remembered as kind-hearted seeker of knowledge As the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) celebrates its 35th anniversary, we are honored to receive a generous memorial gift from the family of an Illinois man, Chris Conrad, who had a lifelong passion for shining a light on inequity and injustice. The…...

URGENT: Help defeat a bad bill

April 9, 2019 jjones Electric bills

Emergency action alert: We need your help TODAY to defeat a huge bailout for dirty power plants and other power generators. It’s bad legislation—and it could be on a fast track for passage in Springfield. Amendment #4 to Senate Bill 2080 would: Increase electric bills statewide by at least $1 billion and likely more by…...

CUB in your neighborhood: April events

April 2, 2019 jjones outreach

April is a busy month for CUB’s Outreach team: As part of our 35th Anniversary Clean Bill Campaign, we’re aiming to staff at least 500 events in 2019. The campaign’s goal is to clean utility bills of bad deals and wasteful spending, and to educate people about opportunities with clean…...

Earth Day Giveaway and More

April 1, 2019 jjones CUB Contest

Earth Day Giveaway To celebrate Earth Day (April 22), CUB is giving away a smart thermostat! For the entire month of April, you can enter to win a free Nest or Ecobee smart thermostat. We will announce a winner on May 1. Find out more here! Also… CEJA moves forward…...

How electric vehicles could cut your power bill, even if you don’t drive

March 28, 2019 mmerrill EVs, Research

The surging popularity of electric vehicles on American roads could actually lower power bills for all electric consumers, even those who don’t own cars, a new CUB study found. The key is for policymakers to adopt key measures necessary to manage how EVs get charged. The study, Charging Ahead: Deriving…...

Why we need a Clean Energy Jobs Act

March 26, 2019 mmerrill Clean Energy, Clean Energy Jobs Act, Renewal, Updates

By David Kolata, CUB Executive Director (Update: Since this column was written, the House Energy and Environment Committee voted to advance the Clean Energy Jobs Act, sponsored by State Rep. Ann Williams and State Sen. Cristina Castro [House Bill 3624/Senate Bill 2132]. The bill awaits a committee vote in the…...

Free Solar Panels?!

March 26, 2019 mmerrill solar

CLAIM: You can get free solar panels installed on your roof! FACT: Some companies offer solar panel installation for no money down, but it’s not exactly free—you’ll be renting the panels, monthly, for the term of the lease, which is usually 20 years. CUB RECOMMENDS: Explore all of your options.…...

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Net neutrality passes House…what’s next?

Making History: The results of Illinois’ first solar lottery

A chance to double your impact today

CUB honored by generous donation in memory of Chris Conrad

URGENT: Help defeat a bad bill

CUB in your neighborhood: April events

Earth Day Giveaway and More

How electric vehicles could cut your power bill, even if you don’t drive

Why we need a Clean Energy Jobs Act

Free Solar Panels?!

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