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…would close the window on easy savings. Our second report, released this week, shows how much the market has tightened in just 12 months. The era of easy savings is over when it comes to electric competition. CUB’s Consumer Alert/Survey warns of bad deals in the electric market. Check out some of the complaints we’ve received this year: • An…

…for customers. Because of this, we issued a consumer alert last week warning people to read their gas bill carefully and make sure they know which company is supplying their gas. After all, some Nicor Advanced Energy customers reported rates spiking to $1.77 per therm this winter! Other respondents voiced some important questions: 1.) How do I know if I…

…slam his month’s utility bills and up the profits of utility companies in the first quarter. When we get slammed with cold we use more gas or electricity, and that’s why energy efficiency is so key during times like this. In the middle of the cold emergency, CUB put out a consumer alert with quick tips on little things people…

CUB’s consumer alert sparked a live interview on Fox Chicago. A cold snap like this shows how important energy efficiency is! Watch CUB’s Fox interview here….

…and safe in an emergency like this. CUB’s consumer alert today gives 7 quick tips to deal with the “damn cold”: Don’t take any risks. You don’t need to jack up your heat, but don’t keep it too low either. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends setting your thermostat no lower than 66 degrees. Don’t heat your home…