Illinois has launched its first-ever regulatory initiative to discuss the future of home heating in Illinois. So what is the “Future of Gas” proceeding all about? Please read the Q&A below, and consider using our online form to submit a public comment. What is the Future of Gas proceeding? Launched…...
CUB urges North Shore Gas customers to speak out as watchdog finds millions in overcharges in proposed rate hike
North Shore Gas’ proposed $14.4 million rate hike includes padded profit margins, excessive executive bonuses and overstated cost estimates and should be cut by about 55 percent, at least, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Thursday. (Read CUB’s news release.) CUB has filed expert testimony with the Illinois Commerce Commission…...
CUB Q&A: Battery + electricity supply offers in Illinois
Interested in installing battery storage at your home? There’s a new type of offer in ComEd territory that aims to make backup home batteries more affordable by bundling them with an alternative retail electric supply (ARES) plan. (Download a printable pdf version of this Q&A.) Right now, there are two…...
CUB’s 2026 rate-hike battles: Utilities push for $880 million+ in higher rates
In a year when we’re already paying elevated electricity prices, Illinois’ biggest utilities are piling on by pushing for more than $880 million in new rate hikes before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). The parent companies of these utilities raked in about $15 billion in total profits in 2025, and…...
CUB statement on Aqua Illinois’ proposed $26.5 million rate hike
Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz released a statement Monday about Aqua Illinois’ $26.5 million rate-hike request before the Illinois Commerce Commission: At a time when Illinois consumers are already burdened with rising costs for all utilities, Aqua Illinois’ proposed rate hike would increase bills by an average…...
CUB uncovers hundreds of millions of dollars in questionable Ameren spending
CUB’s expert testimony has uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars in questionable spending in Ameren Illinois’ proposed four-year plan for improving its power grid. The watchdog warned that the costs of the plan should be reduced substantially to prevent electric bills from being unaffordable. (Sign CUB’s petition urging the ICC…...
CUB testimony uncovers $1 billion+ in questionable ComEd spending
CUB’s expert testimony has uncovered more than $1 billion in questionable spending in Commonwealth Edison’s proposed four-year plan for improving its power grid. (Sign CUB’s petition urging the ICC to hold ComEd accountable.) The consumer group said it was disappointed to see ComEd propose another bloated, expensive grid plan–even after…...
ComEd ($234 million), Ameren ($65 million) push for extra ‘reconciliation’ delivery rate hikes
As millions of Illinois consumers face spiking electricity supply prices this year, Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois are pushing to increase another part of our power bills, delivery charges, by a total of $299 million. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has already approved four-year rate plans (through 2027) for both…...
