In what could be an expensive summer for Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois customers, CUB’s Outreach team will travel across the state of Illinois to staff free events giving consumers tips on energy efficiency for their homes, how clean energy can cut their utility bills and how they can protect themselves from scams and rip-offs. 
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, Danville Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB and state Sen. Paul Faraci at the Danville Public Library (319 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832) 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 with CUB at [email protected] or by calling Outreach Director Ivonne Rychwa, at 312-292-5853.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, Home Energy Savings + Internet Options and Data Privacy: What you need to know (online)
Join Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea, state Sen. Bill Cunningham, state Rep. Mary Gill and CUB to learn tips on how to reduce your energy usage and save money. This event is designed to help you better understand the ins and outs of your energy bills, avoid utility scams and learn about energy efficiency programs. Plus, you’ll learn how to protect your privacy online.Bring all your utility-related questions. To attend this online event, please sign up here.
Note: This online event will also be held 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5. To attend, please sign up here.
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 18, Edgewater Clean and Green Homes Forum (in-person)
Join Edgewater Environmental Coalition, Illinois PIRG, Third Act and CUB at the Episcopal Church of the Atonement (5749 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60660) to learn how to make the transition from gas to electric and solar power for your home. Whether you own or rent your home, this event will give you the tools you need to decarbonize. Register here to attend.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 23, Palos Hills Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB at the Green Hills Public Library District (10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills, IL 60465) 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 or call the library at (708) 598-8446.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, Hoffman Estates Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB at the Township of Schaumburg (1 Illinois Boulevard, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169) 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. To register, please call 847-285-4541 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 24: Grow Geo Power Hour (Online)
Join CUB, the Geothermal Alliance of Illinois and Environmental Defenders of McHenry County for this free, live hour-long presentation to learn about the basics of geothermal and how it can save money and benefit the community. Please register here.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 26, Navigating Solar Options (in-person)
Join CUB and the Green Residents of Westchester (GROW) at Westchester Village Hall (10300 W. Roosevelt Road, Westchester, IL 60154) for a presentation on solar and the benefits of clean energy. Listen to a CUB expert explain different solar programs and incentives in Illinois, as well as incentives available to help consumers make their homes cleaner and more affordable. See the Village’s events calendar for more information.
