Nicor Gas’ push for a sixth rate hike in less than a decade — and its second in as many years — threatens customers with massive overcharges to cover wasteful spending, lucrative executive bonuses and an exorbitant profit rate, according to expert testimony from consumer advocates. Combining findings from other…...
With an expensive winter ahead, CUB Help Center aims to protect consumers from ballooning gas bills
Illinois consumers are facing the possibility of hundreds of dollars in higher heating bills this winter due to skyrocketing natural gas prices and aggressive utility spending. Most supply rates went up again on Nov. 1, with major utilities charging about double 2020 prices. CUB has launched an online help center…...
