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Bill pending in IL General Assembly would quash the threat of $864M increase on Northern IL customers

January 21, 2020 jchilsen Capacity, Clean Energy Jobs Act, FERC

Clean energy legislation pending before the General Assembly stands as the only viable alternative to an explosive increase in electricity costs—believed to be the largest in state history—for millions of Illinois consumers, following a recent regulatory ruling by appointees of President Trump, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition said Tuesday. The coalition…...

The facts on Arcadia Power’s community solar offer

November 5, 2019 jchilsen community solar

Did you receive a mailing from Arcadia Power, touting community solar? Have you seen Arcadia’s advertisements online? One thing you should know: At this time, Arcadia’s offer is not a community solar offer. Consumers from across Illinois are asking CUB lots of questions about Arcadia’s offer. We’ll try to break…...

This week’s e-newsletter: 5 questions you should ask about your high gas/electric bills

October 22, 2019 jchilsen E-newsletter

“Why is my bill so high?” Danielle Holmes, Consumer Rights Specialist, gets that question a lot. Over the past 9 years she has counseled thousands of utility customers a year. Taking a hard look at your utility bills is probably not your favorite pastime—but Danielle has found that you can…...

Make sure to order CUB’s free, money-saving guides (in honor of our 35th anniversary)

October 19, 2019 jchilsen 35th Anniversary

As part of CUB’s 35th anniversary celebration, we have spent 2019 producing a series of free, money-saving guides. If you haven’t already, please order these publications. We will immediately email you a free, printer-friendly copy. CUB’s Guide to Cutting Your TV Costs 10 Ways To Cut Smartphone Data Waste CUB’s Guide to Fighting Robocalls CUB’s Gas…...

Win for consumers and energy innovation: IL launches dynamic-pricing pilots

October 17, 2019 jchilsen Hourly Pricing, TOU

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and the watchdog Citizens Utility Board (CUB) praised Illinois regulators for two major rulings this fall that launch innovative dynamic-pricing pilot projects for customers of the state’s biggest electric utility. The projects place Illinois among the leading states for developing clean energy tools that empower customers…...

Update on Ameren, ComEd delivery rates in 2020

September 27, 2019 jchilsen Ameren, ComEd

When you’re taking on big utilities, the victories never come easy, but CUB’s legal team has some good news for ComEd and Ameren customers: Your delivery rates will be reduced in 2020. This is a nice development, but it’s been overshadowed by an upcoming ruling by the Federal Energy Regulatory…...

We like headlines like this: “Regulators order Peoples Gas to repay $7.2 million to customers”

July 23, 2019 jchilsen gas bills, Peoples Gas

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has announced that Peoples Gas has agreed to give about $7.2 million back to its customers in connection with a review of the 2015 costs of the utility’s troubled pipeline-replacement program. This is the result of a settlement involving the utility and the staff of…...

CUB Tribute: Randy Fritz, 1949-2019

July 16, 2019 jchilsen Consumer Advocacy, Consumer Victories

By Jim Chilsen, CUB Director of Communications When I heard the sad news that former CUB Board President William R. “Randy” Fritz had passed away, I remembered my old friend’s booming laugh at the the many CUB events we had attended across Illinois. Randy was a member of our board…...

Citizens Utility Board’s Mid-Year Report

July 3, 2019 jchilsen Consumer Victories, Updates

By Executive Director David Kolata In 2019, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) celebrates 35 years of fighting for Illinois consumers. We were a long shot when a handful of people led by pioneering Executive Director Sue Stewart began working for consumers in May of 1984. “Those who expect the citizens’…...

The HEAT Act: One of the nation’s toughest consumer protection laws against gas and electric rip-offs

June 4, 2019 jchilsen Alternative suppliers, electric, gas bills, Updates

In a victory for consumers, the Illinois General Assembly has unanimously passed and the governor has signed one of the nation’s toughest consumer-protection laws to fight rip-offs peddled by alternative electric and gas suppliers. At the end of May, the Illinois General Assembly unanimously passed the Home Energy Affordability and…...

Bill pending in IL General Assembly would quash the threat of $864M increase on Northern IL customers

The facts on Arcadia Power’s community solar offer

Make sure to order CUB’s free, money-saving guides (in honor of our 35th anniversary)

Win for consumers and energy innovation: IL launches dynamic-pricing pilots

Update on Ameren, ComEd delivery rates in 2020

We like headlines like this: “Regulators order Peoples Gas to repay $7.2 million to customers”

CUB Tribute: Randy Fritz, 1949-2019

Citizens Utility Board’s Mid-Year Report

The HEAT Act: One of the nation’s toughest consumer protection laws against gas and electric rip-offs

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The HEAT Act: One of the nation’s toughest consumer protection laws against gas and electric rip-offs