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She wondered why her electric bill had skyrocketed

February 20, 2018 jchilsen Consumer Victories

By Ivonne Ortiz, Environmental Outreach Coordinator, CUB Each year, CUB helps thousands of Illinoisans who have complaints/inquiries about their utility companies. Recently, I took the complaint of a ComEd customer who wondered why her power bills were skyrocketing. She lives alone in a condo and hadn’t made any changes to her…...

CUB statement on Ameren Illinois’ proposed gas rate hike

February 16, 2018 jchilsen Natural Gas

STATEMENT BY CUB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAVID KOLATA: Ameren Illinois has proposed a $46.6 million natural gas rate hike. CUB is reviewing the increase, and we will fight every nickel the company can’t justify. While we continue to analyze the proposed increase, we are pleased that Ameren is taking into consideration…...

Want to win a smart thermostat?

February 13, 2018 jchilsen CUB Contest, energy efficiency

By Anairis Boror, CUB Outreach Assistant As the CUB staffer who helps plan hundreds of money-saving events, I know Illinoisans are hungry for ways to cut their utility bills (especially since the federal government says winter energy costs are up). That’s why today I’m happy to announce CUB’s Winter Giveaway during…...

Keeping your home comfortable without breaking the bank

February 2, 2018 jchilsen CUB Tips, energy efficiency

Follow these winter tips to save energy and money. Don’t jack up your thermostat. The Department of Energy recommends keeping the thermostat at 68 degrees while you’re awake and at home. But when you’re asleep or away, you can turn it lower. Our friends at the Citizens Utility Board in Minnesota,…...

Free CUB guide: Protect yourself from online crooks

February 2, 2018 jchilsen Internet/Broadband

NOTICE: CUB’s newest publication is Internet Privacy: A Guide to Protecting Yourself Online. (You may have heard WBBM radio report on the guide over the holidays.) If you’ve read the guide, please tell us what you think. We like to hear your comments so we can improve our library of…...

The new tax law and your utility bills

January 25, 2018 jchilsen Policy/legislation

We want to update you on an issue that’s important to your utility bills — and let you take action. You’ve seen the headlines about a change in federal tax law that led to a reduction in the corporate tax rate. But did you know that should lower your 2018…...

The latest weapon in the fight to save net neutrality…..the Whopper?

January 25, 2018 jchilsen Internet/Broadband

Burger King, of all businesses, has come out with a brilliant video in support of net neutrality. Using its celebrated Whopper, the fast food giant memorably shows what life might be like without the internet consumer protections the Federal Communications Commission axed in December. It’s a great bit of storytelling…...

CUB Advocacy Item: Tell White House its tariff is bad for solar, bad for consumers

January 25, 2018 jchilsen Policy/legislation

The White House this week announced a 30% tariff on imported solar panels. The tariff reportedly will decrease by 5% over a four-year span, ending at 15% in 2022. This decision will needlessly raise the cost of solar panels, which could stall or kill solar projects that help stabilize the…...

How high are electric bills? Way too high!

January 22, 2018 jchilsen electric, Updates

Last week, we sent consumers the new electric rates for 2018 (for ComEd and Ameren) and asked them a simple question: Tell us what you think of your electricity bills–are they too high? Here are some of the answers: “Way too high.” -Lewis J. “Seems ComEd gets a charge raising the…...

New 2018 electric rates

January 18, 2018 jchilsen electric

It’s a new year and ComEd and Ameren have new electric rates. Part of our mission is to keep people informed about their utility bills, so we want to make sure you know what you’re paying....

She wondered why her electric bill had skyrocketed

CUB statement on Ameren Illinois’ proposed gas rate hike

Want to win a smart thermostat?

Keeping your home comfortable without breaking the bank

Free CUB guide: Protect yourself from online crooks

The new tax law and your utility bills

The latest weapon in the fight to save net neutrality…..the Whopper?

CUB Advocacy Item: Tell White House its tariff is bad for solar, bad for consumers

How high are electric bills? Way too high!

New 2018 electric rates

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