In the latest issue of The CUB Voice, we gave readers a quiz to test their energy savvy. See the answers below! What’s Your Energy IQ? 1.) Which accounts for the largest energy expense in a typical U.S. household? A. Household appliances B. Lighting C. Home heating and air conditioning…...
Feds sue AT&T for slowing down “unlimited” data plans
Unlimited data? Not so fast! You may pay to cruise along on your data package–watching Netflix, checking email, streaming YouTube videos, listening to Spotify– but those speeds may not be what you think. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Tuesday that it is suing AT&T for slowing down speeds for customers who…...
Enrollment for Peak Time Savings is Quick and Easy
CUB Director of Governmental Affairs Bryan McDaniel walked us through how to sign up for Peak Time Savings (PTS). PTS is a free program for ComEd customers with digital smart meters that credits customers for reducing electricity usage on certain high-demand summer days. Enrollment is quick and painless. Take a…...
As possible Springfield battle looms, Crain’s analysis finds Exelon nukes profitable
There’s an interesting published report on the health of ComEd-parent Exelon’s nuclear power plants as consumer advocates prepare for a possible battle with the energy giant. Exelon has claimed that its fleet of six nuclear power plants in Illinois are struggling and the company has been laying the groundwork for…...
Boo! Tell us your customer service horror story and you could win $25!
We thought Halloween is the perfect time to release our list of the worst customer service horror stories. Visit CUB’s Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/cubillinois, to share your own customer-service horror story by midnight Halloween for the chance to win $25 off your utility bills. After 30 years of consumer advocacy, CUB has heard its…...
Illinois, it’s energy efficiency report card time….
Illinois is the 11th most energy-efficient state, according to the ACEEE’s 2014 State Efficiency Scorecard. Despite a fall from its No. 10 rank in 2013, Illinois is still higher than most of its Midwestern neighbors. The organization ranks states based on their policies and programs that improve energy efficiency in our…...
ComEd Discounts: L-E-Delightful
We don’t want to induce a panic, but we have big news: ComEd is discounting LED light bulbs! Time to run to your nearest hardware store to take advantage of these long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting marvels. ComEd is offering the in-store instant discount as part of its Smart Ideas efficiency program. (The utility is required to offer…...
The quest for “a la carte” cable
If you’re like most cable customers, you are probably paying for more channels than you’ll ever watch. That’s because Pay TV providers like Comcast and Time Warner only offer channels as part of expensive “bundles,” rather than letting you purchase channels individually. Non-sports fans are paying for ESPN. Retirees are paying…...
