As we approach another summer of elevated electric bills, the Citizens Utility Board (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. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, Aurora GreenFest (in-person)
Join CUB at the historic Aurora Postal Office (18 W. Benton Street, Aurora, IL 60506) to learn how small changes at home and in the community can make a big impact. Learn from experts about reducing your energy use, saving money, and creating a healthier, more resilient Aurora. Click here for more information about this event.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, Feria de Recursos Comunitario (in-person, en Español)
Acompáñenos en una feria de recursos (4136 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60632) gratuita donde ofreceremos información educativa. Terminaremos la feria con un paseo comunitario en bicicleta. iTrae tu bicicleta!
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, Electrification Open House (in-person)
Join CUB, Third Act Illinois, Illinois Clinicians for Climate Action, and Illinois PIRG Education Fund at (1422 W. Thorndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60660) to explore how home electrification can improve health, lower energy costs, and build a more resilient future. Tour a real home, hear from experts, and walk away with practical next steps. Learn more about this event and RSVP here.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, Home Energy Savings / Ahorrando en las facturas de servicios públicos (in-person)
If you believe your utility bills are too high or simply want to learn about money-saving opportunities, then this workshop is for you! Join CUB at the Skokie Public Library (5215 Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077) to learn about ways to save money on your utility bills. This presentation will be conducted in English and Spanish. If you would like to receive a free utility bill analysis after the presentation, please bring physical copies of your bills to the event. Please register in advance here.
¡Si usted piensa que sus facturas de servicios públicos le llegan muy altas, o simplemente quiere aprender sobre oportunidades de ahorro, entonces este taller es para usted! Usted aprenderá sobre cómo entender sus facturas y evitar estafas, programas útiles (y gratuitos) para ahorrar energía y dinero y opciones solares. Si le gustaría recibir un análisis personalizado de sus facturas de servicios públicos, traiga copias físicas al evento. Haga clic en este enlace para registrarse.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7, Solar Power Hour (in-person)
Join CUB, Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), and iChoosr at SCARCE (800 S. Rohlwing Rd., Unit D, Addison, IL 60101) for a Solar Power Hour presentation. Learn about Switch Together Chicagoland and how you can incorporate solar in your community. Please register in advance here.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, Veterans Resource Fair (in-person)
Join CUB at the Shiloh Baptist Church of Waukegan (800 S. Genesee St., Waukegan, IL 60085) for a Veterans Resource Fair. Participants will hear from senior leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs, engage with federal, state, and local officials, and join sessions on benefits, claims, mental health, and other key topics.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 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.
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, Data Centers: Energy, Ratepayers, & the Environment Town Hall (in-person)
Join CUB at the Des Plaines Public Library (1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines, IL 60016) for a town hall on data centers. Come learn about the many threats data centers pose to consumers and the environment, and learn how you can advocate for cleaner, more affordable energy. Please register in advance here.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, Annual 47th Ward EcoFest (in-person)
Join CUB at Welles Park (2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., Chicago, IL 60618) for EcoFest, an annual, free environmental festival where we come together to take action, reduce waste and celebrate our planet.
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 30, Northbrook Climate Action Day (in-person)
Join CUB at the Northbrook Village Hall (1225 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062) for the Northbrook Climate Action Day resource fair! Meet community partners for practical tips to make your home, landscape and transportation more sustainable and energy-efficient; adopt sustainable lifestyle practices; and reduce your environmental impact.
