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…seniors and caregivers. We want to help our community members be comfortable and stress-free at every age. Register here. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16: Understanding Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls with Ald. Matt O’Shea (online) Join CUB and 19th Ward Ald. O’Shea for a free webinar about your choices in the TV market, ways to cut your cable…

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) used the following resources to research and write A Renter‘s Utility Guide: Go Green, Cut Costs and Learn Your Rights. CUB Facts on Alternative Suppliers. https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/electriccompetitioncomed/ CUB’s Guide to Buying Your Own Modem/Router. https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/buying-internet-routermodem/ CUB’s Guide to Phone Choices. 2021. https://citizensutilityboard.salsalabs.org/cubsguidetophonechoices/index.html 2015 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) Data. U.S. Energy Information Administration https://www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/data/2015/index.php?view=consumption#undefined Gas and…

…Matt O’Shea for a free webinar about cutting your TV costs and reducing robocalls. A CUB representative will discuss different choices in the TV market, ways to cut your cable costs, and how to reduce your robocalls. Register here. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 26: Environmental resource fair CUB is partnering with Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison at his…

…savings and policy webinar Join CUB and state Rep. Katie Stuart for a free webinar designed to save you money and make your home more comfortable! Register here. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 16: Understanding your cable options State Sen. Laura Ellman and CUB will discuss your cable options in Illinois. Learn about your choices in the TV market;…

  You don’t have to sign up for an alternative supplier. You have many choices, including ComEd’s Hourly Pricing program, that give you the opportunity to be green and cut your utility bills. At CUB, we think it’s good to have choices in the electricity market, but it has to be informed choice. Educate yourself to navigate your choices in…

…largely been replaced by VoIP, smartphones, bundled offers and Zoom. Tech giants seem as powerful as ever, and as a result, consumers face tough choices and high price tags. A family of four can easily spend more than $200 a month on phone service. When shopping for phone options, consumers need good information. That’s where CUB’s Guide to Phone Choices…

AARP, How to Use Zoom to Stay Connected During the Coronavirus, November 18, 2020: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2020/how-to-use-zoom/ ABT Electronics, Telephone Buying Guide: https://www.abt.com/learn/telephone-buying-guide AllConnect, Are you losing money by not bundling? Sales pros chime in!, May 4, 2020: https://www.allconnect.com/blog/bundles-really-better AT&T Business, What is VoIP and how does it work?: https://www.business.att.com/learn/tech-advice/what-is-voip-and-how-does-it-work-.html AT&T, AT&T International Calling: https://www.att.com/international/long-distance/ AT&T, Billing: https://www.att.com/help/billing.html AT&T, Service Publications: www.att.com/servicepublications…

…be illegal under a new consumer protection law that went into effect this year. Alt Suppliers on the Rise Statewide, the number of alternative gas suppliers went up in 2019. With 83 alternative suppliers actively serving customers last year, consumers had plenty of choices. However, these choices are too often bad deals. Past analyses by CUB have shown that the…

…Guide to Phone Choices (en Español) This guide lays out each of your phone options—wireless, VoIP and landline phone service. Chapters are divided into sections on phone equipment (the device you use to call) and general tips about shopping for plans. CUB’s Cellphone Guide This guide gives you the latest information about the wireless market and general pricing information, including…

…this guide to learn about recent robocall scams, how to prevent unwanted calls and what to do if you accidentally answer a robocall. Guide to Phone Choices (en Espanol) This guide lays out each of your phone options—wireless, VoIP and landline phone service. Chapters are divided into sections on phone equipment (the device you use to call) and general tips…