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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…...

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…...

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....

ComEd aims to reduce bills by $2/$3 per month

January 5, 2018 jchilsen electric

ComEd has announced plans to pass along to its customers about $200 million in savings from the new federal tax law. ComEd says the move, which requires Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approval, would decrease monthly bills for the average customer by about $2 to $3 per month. Crain’s Chicago Business points…...

CUB statement on ComEd’s $95.6 million rate hike

December 7, 2017 jchilsen electric

ComEd on Wednesday received a $95.6 million rate hike. The increase means the average customer will pay roughly 73 cents a month more. We’re disappointed! Read CUB’s statement on the rate hike: “CUB doesn’t believe ComEd needs such a high rate hike. We will study the order and weigh our…...

Urgent: Stop bad power deals

April 28, 2017 Samantha Alternative suppliers, CUB Action Network, electric, Scams, Updates

Over the last couple of weeks, the CUB Action Network has sent thousands of messages against AT&T’s plan to kill traditional home phone service, as well as plans from Nicor and ComEd to hit customers with a total of $300 million in rate hikes. And today, we ask that you…...

Money-saving programs worth bragging about

April 5, 2017 mkulling ComEd, Consumer Advocacy, Efficiency, electric, gas bills, Natural Gas, Nicor, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas, Updates

Thanks to efficiency programs offered by Illinois’ major utilities, saving energy—and money— is easier than ever before. CUB chose seven of its favorite energy efficiency programs from across Illinois. (See them below in no particular order.) Lighting Discounts Under ComEd’s Energy Efficiency program, you can receive instant in-store discounts on select ENERGY STAR…...

Is this electric pitch legit? CUB breaks it down

March 29, 2017 mkulling Alternative suppliers, Consumer Advocacy, CUB, electric, Electric bills, Updates

Members of CUB’s consumer advocacy department (CAD) take thousands of inquiries each year, so they’ve heard all about the crazy pitches consumers receive from alternative electric suppliers. Last week, Sandra Marcelin-Reme—a veteran of the department—shared one consumer complaint that shows the type of trickery consumers are up against. Take a look at the…...

Good news- $17 million ComEd rate cut!

March 23, 2017 mkulling ComEd, Consumer Victories, electric, Electric bills, rate cut, Saving Money, Updates

We thank the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for approving a $17.5 million Commonwealth Edison rate cut. This is good news for ComEd customers. While building a more reliable power grid is a major undertaking, ComEd’s customers shouldn’t have to pay a penny more than what the utility can justify. This…...

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

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

How high are electric bills? Way too high!

New 2018 electric rates

ComEd aims to reduce bills by $2/$3 per month

CUB statement on ComEd’s $95.6 million rate hike

Urgent: Stop bad power deals

Money-saving programs worth bragging about

Is this electric pitch legit? CUB breaks it down

Good news- $17 million ComEd rate cut!

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Good news- $17 million ComEd rate cut!