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…consumers are at heightened risk of rip-offs in the months before a historic Illinois law—one of the toughest in the nation—cracks down on dishonest sales tactics, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) warned Tuesday. In addition to issuing a consumer alert, the watchdog also released a free, 37-page online “Gas & Electric Guide,” at CUBHelpCenter.com, which educates consumers about their rights…

By Steve Daniels, Crain’s Chicago Business. August 29, 2018 Caveat emptor. That’s the message from Chicago’s leading consumer advocate on energy costs to residents who want to improve the environment and are signing up with green-power providers to do so. The Citizens Utility Board, in a “consumer alert” yesterday, said there are better ways for consumers to put their money…

PDF version of this release Contact: Jim Chilsen, (o) 312-263-4282 (c) 312-513-1784 CHICAGO, August 28–The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Tuesday issued a Consumer Alert to educate state residents about a source of confusion and complaints in Illinois’ electric market: “green plans” peddled by alternative electricity suppliers. The watchdog group encouraged Illinoisans to visit CUBHelpCenter.com, where they can get CUB’s…

…investigation, and at a news conference calling for reforms in the market. His experience is a perfect example of how a supplier can lure you in with the promise of moderate savings and then slam you with an extremely high rate. To learn how to assess offers from alternative energy suppliers, read our new Consumer Alert at CUB’s Help Center….

When’s the last time you carefully looked at your Nicor Gas bill? Is there a charge from Nicor Home Solutions tucked away among all the other charges? If there is, get the facts: Fact: Nicor Home Solutions is NOT Nicor Gas, the regulated utility. Nicor Home Solutions is an unregulated affiliate of the utility. It offers repair and maintenance plans…

…officials that pass a referendum are allowed to negotiate electricity offers with alternative suppliers for residents in their communities. Hundreds of communities have taken part in “municipal aggregation,” but in the current market, many are expected to go back to ComEd, because the regulated utility likely has the lowest power price. Recently, CUB issued a consumer alert after seven suburbs…

PDF version of this release Contact: Jim Chilsen, [email protected], (312) 513-1784 CHICAGO, February 16, 2017— The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Thursday issued a consumer alert in seven northwest suburbs that are ending their community power deals, concerned that residents will soon face a marketing barrage from alternative suppliers pitching bad deals. CUB has released a new publication, “CUB’s Guide…

CUB’s putting out a statewide consumer alert because we need your help in a case before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Customers of Illinois American Water have just received a $35.3 million rate hike. We helped reduce the proposed increase by about $14 million—but we think we can cut it even more. And that’s why we need your help. On…

…Gas Rate-Hike Request 12/15/22 – Grow Solar Chicagoland Group Buy Program Ends, 76 Properties Going Solar 11/10/22 – CONSUMER ALERT: CUB Releases Winter-Saving Tips 10/3/22 – CONSUMER ALERT: Ameren IL’s New Power Price Up 126% From Last Year 10/3/22 – CONSUMER ALERT: New ComEd Price Up 26% From Last Year, CEJA Credit Offering Relief To Customers 9/29/22 – CUB: ICC…

A man accused of posing as a meter reader to commit murder highlights the importance of following a few precautions when somebody claiming to be from the utility knocks on your door. Just days before Willie Bell, of Chicago, shot a romantic rival, he bought a workman’s vest and helmet, prosecutors said. The helmet had “meter inspector” written on it….