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A first-of-its-kind metric proposed by CUB and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions due to groundbreaking smart grid improvements. The metric was developed in concert with ComEd, which became the first utility in the country to adopt this greenhouse gas measurement tool. Calculating the environmental benefits of clean energy investments, like smart meters, is key…

As smart meters roll out across the country, we stand on the horizon of a bright and innovative energy future. Part of the smart grid’s benefits are systemic: stronger grid resiliency, increased reliability, fewer outages, decreased peak energy load, and lower utility operating costs. But benefits also accrue to the individual customer—and that is where things get exciting. Smart meters…

…involved “net metering“–a benefit that allows solar panel owners to receive credits on their electric bills by sending excess renewable energy back to the power grid. Under the ruling, ComEd would be required to share data from the new digital smart meters for the purposes of net metering billing. Plus, the utilities must now offer an explanation if they reject…

…periods per summer. The periods will typically occur for a few hours between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Judy first heard about the program in CUB’s newsletter, The CUB Voice. She was convinced to finally sign up when the ComEd worker who installed her digital smart meter said that he was joining, as well. “Well, if he’s going to, I’m…

CUB Director of Governmental Affairs Bryan McDaniel walked us through how to sign up for Peak Time Savings (PTS). PTS is a free program for ComEd customers with digital smart meters that credits customers for reducing electricity usage on certain high-demand summer days. Enrollment is quick and painless. Take a look: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oehlpVCr9sM&w=420&h=315] Ready to enroll? Visit ComEd’s Peak Time…

If you’ve heard the phrase “smart meter” being tossed around a lot lately, you may be wondering what all the hullabaloo is about. One of the exciting things about ComEd’s upgrades to the power grid is the potential for consumers to take advantage of unique money-saving pricing programs like Peak Time Savings (PTS). Enrollment begins today for the risk-free program…

…use and when–in convenient, user-friendly formats (either directly from the smart meter or through the Internet or mobile applications). declare that utilities should provide data in real time if accessed directly from the smart meter, or within an hour if through the Internet. set in stone the idea that the customer is the principal owner of data about their own…

The Decatur Herald & Review editorial page gave CUB a “thumbs up” for its new office in Hillsboro. Check it out: THUMBS UP! To the Citizens Utility Board for locating its first downstate office in Hillsboro. The city was chosen mainly because it is among the first communities where smart meters are scheduled to be installed by Ameren Illinois. CUB…

Ameren and ComEd are spending $3 billion to install new digital meters across Illinois over the next several years. Folks have a lot of questions about these updates: What is a smart meter? Will my bill change? How can I save money with the new meters? Is dog spit really cleaner than human’s? (okay, okay, we can’t answer that last…

…As you can see by all the choices, Illinois consumers have to do their homework to pick the best option. CUB is excited to see consumers taking advantage of some of the creative dynamic pricing plans that are becoming more widespread thanks to the introduction of smart meters across the state. Our survey winners are two examples. John and Michael…