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CUB alerts Illinois consumers to new fall/winter power prices

As of October 1, Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois are charging a new “price to compare,” the price customers should compare to alternative supplier offers, according to PlugInIllinois.gov, the state of Illinois’ electric competition website. ComEd Supply Rate: October 2024 – May  2025 6.47 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Note: This…...

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CUB’s money-saving events in October

With the onset of the winter heating season, CUB’s Outreach team will travel Illinois and staff free events to give consumers energy efficiency tips for their home, educate them on how clean energy can cut their utility bills and help people protect themselves from scams and rip-offs. We hope to…...

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CUB’s money-saving events in September

As we head into fall, CUB’s Outreach team will be busy staffing free events to help Illinois consumers learn how to reduce their utility bills and protect themselves from scams. We hope to see you at one of these September events. 6:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3, Understanding…...

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‘Stop corporate greed’: Private water customers pack public forums to protest high water bills, poor service and Aqua, Illinois American rate hikes

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) held five public forums on proposals by the state’s two biggest private water companies to raise bills by up to nearly $30 a month, and the events reinforced something that CUB has known for years: Private water customers are fed up with rapidly escalating water…...

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CUB’s money-saving events in August

CUB’s Outreach team will be busy in August staffing free events to help Illinois consumers learn how to cut their energy bills, avoid energy rip-offs and combat high cable bills and annoying robocalls. We love meeting people across Illinois–so we hope to see you in the community! 6:30 – 7:30…...

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The good, the bad, and the ugly at the nation’s largest power grid operator

By Clara Summers, Campaign Manager Consumers for a Better Grid (a project of CUB) It’s been a busy summer advocating for electric customers at PJM, a power grid operator that controls the flow of electricity over big transmission lines that stretch across northern Illinois and all or parts of a…...

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CUB’s money-saving events in July

CUB’s Outreach team has a full July of free events planned to help you cut costs and avoid rip-offs. We hope to see you in the community! 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 9: Village of Oak Park Solar Power Hour (in-person) Join CUB and the Village of Oak…...

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How to: Determine the right size of your room air conditioner

Choosing the right size room air conditioner can significantly impact its performance and efficiency. Contrary to popular belief, a larger unit doesn’t always mean better cooling. It’s crucial to ensure that the air conditioner size matches the room’s dimensions and uses. Here’s how to determine the optimal size for your…...

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Buried in $493M in overdue bills: ICC database shows urgency of Illinois reining in big utilities

In one month alone, major electric, gas and water utilities in Illinois reported that more than 1.3 million of their customers were buried in $493.6 million in debt, according to April numbers the companies were required to file with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). “A lot has changed over the…...

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CUB alerts Illinois consumers to new summer power prices

ComEd and Ameren Illinois are charging new electric supply prices as of June 1. Know these prices to avoid bad deals peddled by alternative electricity suppliers. As of June 1, the utilities are charging a new “price to compare,” the price customers should compare to alternative supplier offers, according to…...

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