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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 free events to give you money-saving energy efficiency tips to help you prepare your home for the heat. We hope to see you at an event soon!

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 3, “Climate Action Now” Conference (in-person)
The “Climate Action Now” Conference at Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist (1025 N Smith St, Palatine, IL 60067) will feature a panel discussion with Representative Mary Beth Canty, Dan Huntsha from Faith in Place, and Northwest Cook County Sierra Club. Visit CUB’s action table to learn more about Illinois Solar for All. Register here. 

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, Frankfort Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB at the Old Plank Trail Community Bank (20901 S Lagrange Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423) for a free event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas, and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. Reserve your spot by calling 630-933-8631 or email [email protected]

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, Frankfort Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB and the Frankford Public Library District (21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort, IL 60423) for a free event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas, and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. RSVP on the library website calendar.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, Algonquin Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB and the Algonquin Area Public Library (Harnish Main Meeting Room, 2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin, IL 60102) for a free event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. Register in advance online.

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, Your Energy Smart Home: Decarbonization 101 (in-person)
Join CUB at Lake Villa District Library (140 N Munn Rd., Lindenhurst, IL 60046) to learn how to save money, make your home more comfortable, and reduce your carbon footprint. Register online here.