Peoples Gas

A Chicago heating-affordability crisis?

February 13, 2019 jjones Peoples Gas

Mismanaged pipeline program Last winter, Peoples customers paid about 80 percent more for service than Nicor Gas customers—and a big reason is the pipe program, which aims to replace 2,000 miles of aging gas mains. A state-ordered 2015 audit uncovered rampant mismanagement. Since then, the projected price tag for the program has quadrupled to up to $11…...

The heating-affordability crisis

October 10, 2018 jchilsen Peoples Gas, Updates

By Bryan McDaniel CUB’s Director of Governmental Affairs CUB has been working with other consumer advocates to reform the Peoples Gas pipeline-replacement program–the utility’s mismanaged project that threatens to spark what Crain’s Chicago Business called a “heating-affordability crisis.” Last week I came face-to-face with the heating-affordability crisis. I met with…...

Update: Illinois utilities sharing $350 million in tax savings with customers

May 2, 2018 jchilsen Ameren, ComEd, Illinois American, Nicor, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas

CUB’s legal team and other consumer advocates were busy in the first few months of the year working to make sure Illinois utilities rightfully shared their newfound tax savings with customers. As a result, customers will see $350 million in lower rates. Due to legislation passed in Washington late last…...

Some good news for ComEd customers this October

October 3, 2017 mkulling ComEd, Nicor, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, rate cut, Rate hike, Saving Money, savings, Updates

In October, ComEd customers will receive a one-time refund totaling about $80 million. Here’s what you should know: The per-kilowatt-hour credit, labeled the “energy efficiency credit,” works out to nearly $14 for the average ComEd residential customer. The credit is the result of a refund requested by ComEd…...

Join CUB’s Community Action Campaign

June 9, 2017 Samantha Ameren, ComEd, Consumer Advocacy, CUB, CUB Action Network, Electric bills, gas bills, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, rate cut, Rate hike, Updates

This June we’re challenging EVERYONE in Chicago to join CUB’s Community Action Campaign. In the battles below, Julie, CUB’s general counsel, is up against the best lawyers the utilities can buy. She can’t beat them alone, which is why you and your neighbors must join the fight. Remember they only win when…...

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…...

Free CUB clinic to analyze electric, gas, phone bills in Chicago, show how to cut costs by hundreds of dollars a year

April 4, 2017 mkulling CUB, Efficiency, Electric bills, gas bills, Natural Gas, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, Saving Money, savings, Updates

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will analyze utility bills at a free clinic to help Chicago residents save potentially hundreds of dollars a year. Consumers should bring their gas, electric and phone bills for a free, one-on-one consultation with a CUB expert, who will search for ways to lower their…...

How much are utility parent companies making?

March 22, 2017 mkulling Ameren, AT&T, ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas, Updates

Help us in the fight against these utility giants. Consider a small gift, whatever you can afford, to help us lower your electric, gas and telecom bills!...

How does this winter heating season compare to the past?

March 15, 2017 mkulling Ameren, Natural Gas, Nicor, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas, Updates

Despite this sudden burst of winter weather in March, we finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel. So how did natural gas prices for this heating season (November- March) compare with last winter? The largest average increase in the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) from last year…...

ICC votes to extend investigation of Peoples Gas pipeline-replacement program

March 1, 2017 jchilsen Peoples Gas, Updates

Read CUB’s statement about today’s Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) vote to extend an investigation into the horribly managed Peoples Gas pipeline-replacement program. Also, send a message to the ICC, thanking it for this development and urging it to hold the utility accountable. CUB Statement Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)…...

A Chicago heating-affordability crisis?

The heating-affordability crisis

Update: Illinois utilities sharing $350 million in tax savings with customers

Some good news for ComEd customers this October

Join CUB’s Community Action Campaign

Money-saving programs worth bragging about

Free CUB clinic to analyze electric, gas, phone bills in Chicago, show how to cut costs by hundreds of dollars a year

How much are utility parent companies making?

How does this winter heating season compare to the past?

ICC votes to extend investigation of Peoples Gas pipeline-replacement program

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ICC votes to extend investigation of Peoples Gas pipeline-replacement program