Electric bills

IL power bills lowest in the Midwest (again)–but that advantage is threatened

November 2, 2019 hfinnerty electric, Electric bills

For the seventh consecutive year, Illinois had the lowest average electricity bills in the Midwest, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). But nobody thinks power bills are low—there’s more work to do. That’s why CUB and other consumer/environmental advocates are pushing Illinois to pass the Clean Energy Jobs…...

Breaking: Lower summer power prices

June 4, 2019 jjones Electric bills

New power prices for June 1-Sept. 30 ComEd and Ameren both are charging new prices for electricity this summer. Good News: Both of these rates are lower than last summer’s prices! ComEd: 6.725 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Ameren: 4.561 cents per kWh Bad News: Knowing they’ll have a hard time…...

What you need to know about this summer’s electricity costs

May 23, 2019 jjones Electric bills

As summer arrives, here’s a rundown of key electricity issues facing Illinois consumers. Lower Supply Prices: Ameren and ComEd have new prices for electricity supply, which will be in effect from June 1 to Oct. 1. ComEd’s price is 6.725 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), down about 9 percent from last June. Ameren’s price…...

URGENT: Help defeat a bad bill

April 9, 2019 jjones Electric bills

Emergency action alert: We need your help TODAY to defeat a huge bailout for dirty power plants and other power generators. It’s bad legislation—and it could be on a fast track for passage in Springfield. Amendment #4 to Senate Bill 2080 would: Increase electric bills statewide by at least $1 billion and likely more by…...

How much does your phantom load affect your electric bill?

March 22, 2019 jjones Electric bills, Updates

Phantom load–sometimes called “vampire power”–refers to home appliances still using energy even after you turn them off. So what impact does that have on your electric bill? About 10 percent of your energy costs come from wasted power. The National Resources Defense Council found phantom loads account for $19 billion…...

These energy myths are costing you money

October 2, 2018 jjones Electric bills, energy efficiency

Are you paying more than you should for your utilities? In honor of National Energy Awareness month, take CUB’s energy myths quiz, and you could win $100 toward your bills! CUB fights every day to keep the big electric and gas companies from ripping you off but all consumers can…...

Breaking: New electricity prices

September 25, 2018 jjones Electric bills

Did you know your utility’s electricity rate is changing on October 1? Read “5 Facts about ComEd’s New Rate” and we’ll send you CUB’s fact sheet on avoiding rip-offs from alternative electric suppliers. Ameren customers, read “5 Facts about Ameren’s New Rate” and we’ll also send you CUB’s fact sheet on avoiding rip-offs from alternative…...

“Vampire power” could be to blame for your high electric bill

August 13, 2018 jjones Electric bills, Updates

Turning your electronics off when you’re not using them seems like a simple way to cut down on your power bill. But that won’t stop “standby power,” a.k.a. vampire power. Think about your toaster, coffee maker, televisions, desktop computers and DVRs. You may leave these devices off for periods of time, but…...

Generous CUB supporters are matching your donations

June 19, 2018 jjones Electric bills, Updates

This week, some generous CUB supporters are matching your donations. So giving $10 is more like giving $20! Two major cases could raise our electric bills: The White House is considering an unprecedented 2-year bailout of failing coal plants—a drastic move that could cost consumers billions of dollars. Giant power…...

Warning to ComEd customers: Your next rate hike

May 10, 2018 jchilsen Electric bills, Updates

We want to warn you about an impending electric rate hike that could cost you and your neighbors hundreds of millions of dollars. And it’s for no good reason. We call it a hidden hike—because it’s likely you haven’t heard what’s going on at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).…...

IL power bills lowest in the Midwest (again)–but that advantage is threatened

Breaking: Lower summer power prices

What you need to know about this summer’s electricity costs

URGENT: Help defeat a bad bill

How much does your phantom load affect your electric bill?

These energy myths are costing you money

Breaking: New electricity prices

“Vampire power” could be to blame for your high electric bill

Generous CUB supporters are matching your donations

Warning to ComEd customers: Your next rate hike

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Warning to ComEd customers: Your next rate hike