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Warning: Both ComEd and Ameren say they’ve seen an increase in reports of scammers posing as the utility companies to try to bilk customers out of their hard-earned money. One TV station reported on these scams just this month. “Scammers are using increasingly advanced tactics and they are very convincing,” said Richard J. Mark, Chairman and President, of Ameren Illinois….

…deals this summer. Read more about these prices and order our FREE 37-page booklet about your rights as a gas/electric customer, and how to avoid rip-offs. Historic consumer protections Good news! Illinois consumers have won a big victory against electric and gas rip-offs. Read CUB’s statement. Consumer alert CUB is warning consumers about rip-offs this summer. Read our consumer alert….

…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…

Spring is here…and so are your new gas prices: Nicor Gas: 37 cents per therm Ameren: 36 cents per therm Peoples Gas: 27.48 cents per therm North Shore Gas: 34.44 cents per therm This is the third consecutive month Peoples Gas’ rate has been in the 20s. That may be good news for its customers, especially considering the utility’s reckless…

…demand on the electric grid is higher. Customers enrolled can see credits of up to $12 on their summer bills. Peak time hours usually occur between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on summer days, when people are running their air conditioners, stores are open and factories are humming, etc. You will receive an alert ahead of expected peak times, so…

CUB wants to alert you to an important event for Peoples Gas customers on Wednesday. We hope you can be there! Ald. George Cardenas’ Health & Environmental Protection Committee is holding a hearing on a growing problem in Chicago: soaring Peoples Gas bills due to the utility’s mismanaged pipeline replacement program. The hearing is: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24 City…

On Earth Day, we want to alert you that the Energy Department wants to reverse a plan to improve light bulb efficiency standards. And that could lose the average household about $100 a year in savings. President George W. Bush originally strengthened bulb efficiency standards. It was a bright idea that saved consumers billions. And the plan was to extend…

Emergency action alert: We need your help TODAY to defeat a huge bailout for dirty power plants and other power generators. It’s bad legislation—and it could be on a fast track for passage in Springfield. Amendment #4 to Senate Bill 2080 would: Increase electric bills statewide by at least $1 billion and likely more by 2030 to funnel more money…

…will talk to thousands of Illinois utility customers to help them resolve disputes, and even get refunds if warranted. Consumers across Illinois are being victimized by alternative suppliers peddling electric and gas rip-offs—in recent years people have overpaid by $551 million! Our outreach team aims to staff 500 events in 2019 to warn people about bad deals and alert them…

…We’ll fight this before FERC and in court—and if necessary we’ll fight to fix this before the Illinois General Assembly. This plan will gouge Illinois consumers, but not enough people know about it. That’s why CUB is asking you to alert your state legislators by signing our petition. Thank you for standing with us in this fight! We need you….