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Consumer, environmental advocates flood Springfield to support Clean Energy Jobs Act

October 30, 2019 hfinnerty Clean Energy Jobs Act

By Hannah Finnerty, CUB communications coordinator It was still dark outside when 500 bleary-eyed consumer and environmental advocates from across the state packed onto buses and headed to Springfield. Hoping to meet with their legislators at the state capitol, they planned to urge their senators and representatives to pass the…...

The power of solar! CUB alerts consumers to affordable solar program, as Sept. 30 deadline nears

September 4, 2019 jjones solar

The sun may have been setting over Evanston one recent evening, but the crowd gathered at the local civic center wanted to learn all about how solar power could reduce their electric bills and their carbon footprint with the help of a program called Solarize Chicagoland. “There’s a lot of…...

What you need to know about this summer’s electricity costs

May 23, 2019 jjones Electric bills

As summer arrives, here’s a rundown of key electricity issues facing Illinois consumers. Lower Supply Prices: Ameren and ComEd have new prices for electricity supply, which will be in effect from June 1 to Oct. 1. ComEd’s price is 6.725 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), down about 9 percent from last June. Ameren’s price…...

Ameren: Big drop in electricity price expected June 1

May 3, 2018 jchilsen Ameren, Updates

Three years after Ameren Illinois customers were hit with a steep increase in the price for electricity, the utility told the Belleville News-Democrat that customers can now expect a big drop in the supply price on June 1. It’s a victory for Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, CUB and all…...

A CUB Buyer’s Guide to LED Bulbs

December 6, 2017 mmerrill CUB Tips, energy efficiency

Lighting accounts for approximately 20 percent of a typical electric bill, so using energy efficient bulbs can result in big savings. If enough people switch to LEDs (light-emitting diodes), by 2027 the U.S. could save about $265 billion, according to a Department of Energy estimate. But how do you choose…...

FAQ on Dynegy’s legislation: Why you should oppose it

November 1, 2017 jchilsen Policy/legislation

In the General Assembly’s October Veto session, Houston-based Dynegy is pushing legislation (Senate Bill 2250/House Bill 4141) to prop up its financially ailing coal-fired power plants. UPDATE: The bill stalled in 2017, but CUB fully expects the legislation to come back in 2018. CUB opposes the legislation. Here’s why you should…...

CUB statement on new consumer protections for IL electric customers

September 12, 2017 jchilsen Alternative suppliers, Policy/legislation

Statement: Although we disagree with efforts by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules to weaken certain consumer protections, the new rules are a step in the right direction to protect Illinois consumers from misleading marketing by alternative power suppliers. You can’t have a healthy electricity market without strong consumer…...

New Ameren supply rate

May 26, 2017 mkulling Ameren, Updates

People have been calling CUB wanting to know what Ameren’s new summer power price will be. Now we know! The price, effective June 1, is: 5.369 cents/kilowatt-hour (kWh) What you need to know: *If you are an Ameren supply customer—meaning if you are NOT with an alternative supplier—this is what you…...

Give yourself (and your power bill) a relaxing Fourth of July

June 30, 2016 jchilsen CUB Tips, energy efficiency

By Sagar Dommaraju What better holiday than Independence Day to free yourself from high electricity costs. Follow these tips for the perfect Fourth of July weekend. First, take a holiday from the daily bustle and leave your electronics—computers, TVs, phones, printers—alone for the weekend. Make sure to unplug them completely…...

Folks, we have a winner…

June 2, 2016 Samantha CUB, Efficiency, electric, Electric bills, Energy, energy efficiency, Saving Money, savings, Uncategorized, Warm weather tips

Cue the drum roll: We’re pleased to announce that Donna H. is the lucky winner of CUB’s “Biggest Energy Hog” summer quick poll! The Chicago-resident beat out more than 2,350 other hopefuls to snag CUB’s top prize—$100 off her power bill and two super-efficient light bulbs. Her name was randomly…...

Consumer, environmental advocates flood Springfield to support Clean Energy Jobs Act

The power of solar! CUB alerts consumers to affordable solar program, as Sept. 30 deadline nears

What you need to know about this summer’s electricity costs

Ameren: Big drop in electricity price expected June 1

A CUB Buyer’s Guide to LED Bulbs

FAQ on Dynegy’s legislation: Why you should oppose it

CUB statement on new consumer protections for IL electric customers

New Ameren supply rate

Give yourself (and your power bill) a relaxing Fourth of July

Folks, we have a winner…

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