This November CUB is hitting the road to help consumers better understand how to save money on utility bills and how people can make their voices heard. From community solar to data centers to a Lobby Day in Springfield, here are some examples of events we’re staffing this month. All…...
As Peoples Gas parent announces 43.5% profit jump, advocates deliver 10,000+ public comments calling for rejection of Peoples’ $144M rate-hike request
CHICAGO – Concerned about the well-being of Chicago families this winter, consumer and environmental organizations delivered more than 10,000 public comments to utility regulators Thursday calling for deep cuts to Peoples Gas’ proposed $144 million rate hike. After delivering the public comments, utility customers and leaders of the organizations attended…...
State regulators OK settlement in Nicor Gas rate case
Nicor Gas’ rate-hike request will be reduced by 63 percent, including a $6 decrease in the monthly customer charge, under a settlement negotiated by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). The ICC approved the settlement on Oct. 15. Here are some details on…...
Advocates urge state regulators to lower Proposed Order’s recommended $66 million rate hike for Peoples Gas
A recommendation pending before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) would give Peoples Gas the license to impose a $66.2 million rate hike this winter on the utility’s beleaguered customers, but the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and other advocates Wednesday urged state regulators to carve deeper into the increase. The ICC…...
CUB tips: How to complain to your utility
We hear a lot of stories from exasperated consumers who have contacted their utilities with a complaint or question, only to spend hours on the phone trying to communicate with customer service representatives. CUB recommends these steps to making your call as effective as possible. 1. Be prepared. Before you…...
State, Local Electeds Release Letter Opposing Peoples Gas Rate Hike, As Chicagoans Struggle With Rising Utility Bills
Thirty-eight alderpersons and state legislators representing Chicago sent a letter to state regulators Tuesday opposing the Peoples Gas rate hike. (Read a PDF of this news release.) The letter calls on the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to “oppose Peoples Gas’ proposed rate hike, reject its request for an excessive profit…...
CUB’s money-saving events: September 2026
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.We hope to see you at an event soon! 11:00 a.m. –…...
