Commonwealth Edison’s Time-of-Day (TOD) Pricing is an optional program that can save you money when you shift your electricity use to cheaper times of day. (Read a PDF version of this Q&A.) It is similar to ComEd’s Delivery Time-of-Day (Delivery TOD) Pricing) program. However, Delivery TOD only covers the delivery…...
PJM enlists states in plan to hold Big Tech accountable for data center costs
PJM’s new plan would require data centers to bring their own energy or face power reductions—but relies on states to shield consumers from rising bills. After an uphill battle, CUB is relieved to deliver some promising news: It appears PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest power grid operator, is finally taking…...
CUB review of state data: ComEd, Ameren residential customers have lost more than $2.3 billion to alternative power suppliers since 2015
Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois residential customers have lost a combined total of more than $206 million over the last year and more than $2.3 billion since 2015 to alternative electricity suppliers, according to the ICC’s Office of Retail Market Development’s annual report. (Read the pdf of CUB’s news release…...
CUB’s fight to protect consumers from corporate fraud and preserve federal regulatory independence
CUB advocates for consumers in many different ways and venues, from holding utility bill clinics throughout Illinois, to making legal arguments in the highest court of the land. Earlier this June, the Supreme Court ruled on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) v. AT&T, a landmark decision that affirmed federal agencies’ authority…...
CUB Q&A: The Illinois Future of Gas proceeding
Illinois has launched its first-ever regulatory initiative to discuss the future of home heating in Illinois. So what is the “Future of Gas” proceeding all about? Please read the Q&A below, and consider using our online form to submit a public comment. What is the Future of Gas proceeding? Launched…...
In two cases before state regulators, CUB challenges Ameren rate hike, plus $300 million+ in questionable spending in utility’s grid plan
CUB alerted Ameren Illinois electricity customers to two cases before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in which the watchdog is challenging a proposed rate hike from the utility as well as more than $300 million in questionable spending in the company’s proposed plan for upgrading the grid. (Read a pdf version…...
CUB’s report on gas market volatility: August 2026
Gas prices for four of Illinois’ 9 major utilities were up from a year ago, led by Liberty Utilities, which is charging a whopping 95 cents per therm supply rate, according to a CUB review of August gas prices. Gas utilities file supply prices–called the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA)–each month…...
CUB urges North Shore Gas customers to speak out as watchdog finds millions in overcharges in proposed rate hike
North Shore Gas’ proposed $14.4 million rate hike includes padded profit margins, excessive executive bonuses and overstated cost estimates and should be cut by about 55 percent, at least, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Thursday. (Read CUB’s news release.) CUB has filed expert testimony with the Illinois Commerce Commission…...
CUB’s money-saving events in August
CUB’s Outreach team travels across the state to staff free events giving consumers energy efficiency tips for their home, educating them on how clean energy can cut their utility bills and helping people protect themselves from scams and rip-offs. Summer is in full swing, and CUB can help you learn…...
Will Illinois meet the moment to rein in data centers and save us from skyrocketing power bills?
By Sarah Moskowitz Executive Director Citizens Utility Board (CUB) (Note: A version of this opinion piece appeared in Crain’s Chicago Business on July 27, 2026.) This summer millions of Illinois consumers are paying power prices that are about 40-50 percent higher than what they were just two years ago, and…...
