The Citizens Utility Board’s Outreach team travels across the state to staff free events, giving consumers energy efficiency tips for their home, educating them on how clean energy can cut their utility bills and helping people protect themselves from scams and rip-offs.
Amid the winter-heating season, CUB can share tips with you on how to make your home safe, warm and energy efficient. We hope to see you at an event soon!
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb 10, Orland Park Home Energy Savings with CUB (in-person)
Join CUB and the Orland Park Public Library (14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462) to learn about ways to save money on your utility bills. During this presentation we will cover the following topics: understanding your utility bills, your energy choices, energy efficiency programs, and solar options. Please register in advance here.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13, Niles Utility Bill Clinic (in-person)
Join CUB at the Niles Senior Center (999 Civic Center Dr., Niles, IL 60714) for a free event on how to reduce your utility bills and tap into money-saving, clean energy programs. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to receive a personalized analysis of their bills. Please register in advance by calling 847-588-8420 or stop by the Senior Center front desk.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, Elgin Home Energy Savings with CUB (in-person)
Join CUB and the Elgin Senior Services Associates (729 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123) to learn about ways to save money on your utility bills. During this presentation we will cover the following topics: understanding your utility bills, your energy choices, energy efficiency programs, and solar options. After CUB’s presentation, AARP Illinois will present on 2026’s top scams. At noon, there will be a complimentary lunch provided. Attendees must RSVP in advance by calling the Elgin Township at 847-741-2045.
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, Data Centers: the Electrical Grid, the Environment and You (in-person)
Join CUB and the Glenview Public Library (1930 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL 60025) for a presentation on the effects of data center proliferation in the Chicago region. Learn more about how data centers impact the environment, the electric grid and your utility bills. This event is co-sponsored by Greener Glenview. Please register in advance here.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.,Tuesday, Feb 24, Watts the Impact: Data Centers are Coming! (in-person)
Join CUB, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, and the Northwestern University Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy at the Downer’s Grove Public Library (1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL 60515) for a discussion on data centers. Learn about data centers and their potential impact on the environment and our electric bills.
