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Summer Do’s and Don’ts from CUB

June 27, 2019 jjones CUB Tips

In 2019, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is celebrating 35 years of serving as Illinois’ premier nonprofit watchdog for utility customers. We’ve helped save Illinoisans more than $20 billion over the years. In honor of our anniversary, here are some of CUB’s summer Dos and Don’ts. DON’T…fall for electric rip-offs. ComEd’s…...

Hot weather tips from CUB

June 13, 2019 jjones CUB Tips

During steamy summer days, NEVER keep your home too hot because you’re worried about the electric bill. Remember, energy efficiency has cut Illinois utility bills by $4 billion since 2008. There are ways to stay cool and safe without breaking the bank. Be safe. If you’re at home, using a…...

Earth Day tips to help you go green and save green

April 16, 2019 jjones CUB Tips

On Earth Day, it’s a good time to evaluate how you can be more energy-efficient. At CUB, we believe energy efficiency not only helps the environment, but also can help save you money. Here are some quick tasks you can do this Earth Day that can save some green for the…...

Cool features on ComEd’s website to help you save

March 25, 2019 jjones ComEd

Don’t just pay your bill online and log off: Take advantage of ComEd’s site, which has features to help you save on your electric bills and become more energy efficient. Energy Doctor. Energy efficiency is one of the best ways to reduce your electric bill. You can send a question to…...

Tips to make the most of ComEd’s Hourly Pricing

March 22, 2019 jjones Demand Response

With ComEd’s Hourly Pricing, a program that charges the hourly market rate for electricity instead of the standard fixed rate, you could see average savings of 15 percent on the supply portion of your electric bill by shifting your energy-usage to hours when power prices drop (like nights and weekends).…...

Free Guide: 10 Ways To Cut Smartphone Data Waste

February 26, 2019 jjones CUB guide

Late last year, a study was released that showed we pay some of the highest data costs on Earth. Are any of us surprised? Using your smartphone to access the Internet can be painfully expensive if you invest in an unlimited plan, or go over your plan’s data limit. That’s why…...

CUB Tips: Heat your home safely, efficiently amid a polar vortex

January 29, 2019 jjones Cold weather tips

The frigid weather descending on Illinois is such a concern that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster declaration to free up resources if needed during what he called “potentially historic” cold. You too should be prepared as the polar vortex blasts the Chicago area: Make sure you are heating…...

Summer Do’s and Don’ts from CUB

Hot weather tips from CUB

Earth Day tips to help you go green and save green

Cool features on ComEd’s website to help you save

Tips to make the most of ComEd’s Hourly Pricing

Free Guide: 10 Ways To Cut Smartphone Data Waste

CUB Tips: Heat your home safely, efficiently amid a polar vortex

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CUB Tips: Heat your home safely, efficiently amid a polar vortex