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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…

…a look at the top 5 money-saving cases from this year: 5. The Case of the Wrong Meter (Savings: $1,626.21) For two years, Sabrina was paying for the wrong meter—an issue she tried to resolve after a ComEd technician confirmed it. But the utility still slapped her with a huge power bill. Sabrina refused to go down without a fight….

…the consumer advocacy department. Sandra asked ComEd to review Kay’s past meter readings which revealed she was being charge for 14,329 kWh of power she had never used. With Sandra in her corner, Kay was rebilled the proper amount of $343.16—saving her $1,887.38. Victory #2: Father knows best (at least when it comes to CUB) Has your cable/Internet/phone bill ever…

…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…

…1) Spark writes: “Aggregation is ending and, once again, YOU have the power to choose! Beginning with your August 2015 meter reading, you will automatically be switched back to ComEd unless you make the switch to Spark Energy today.” WRONG. All of the electricity deals negotiated by the consortium end in May of 2017—NOT this August. 2) Spark says ComEd’s…

…homes Distribution Facilities Standard Metering Monthly Customer 3.172¢ per kWh $3.41/month $8.38/month 3.435¢ per kWh $4.42/month $8.75/month Single family homes w/ electric heat Distribution Facilities Standard Metering Monthly Customer 1.163¢ per kWh $3.41/month $17.90/month 1.690¢ per kWh $4.42/month $12.71/month Multifamily homes w/ electric heat Distribution Facilities Standard Metering Monthly Customer 1.467¢ per kWh $3.41/month $9.37/month 1.651¢ per kWh $4.42/month $9.13/month…

…the potential of these upgrades to prevent costly power outages and save consumers money, we opposed the 2011 bill because it opened the door to unfair rate hikes. And we oppose the extension bill now because ComEd and Ameren haven’t put enough new digital meters in the ground to measure significant improvement. After frustrating delays, ComEd began an accelerated meter…

…meter that month, it should indicate so on the bill. If a utility estimates your usage two months in a row, that should raise a red flag. Call the utility and find out why. Estimations can be inaccurate, and that means you could get hit with high make-up bills later on. (Note: One advantage of the digital electric meters being…

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…