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Click here to watch a video on ComEd’s Hourly Pricing program. More than a million Illinois consumers are with alternative suppliers, but CUB would like to alert people to yet another choice: Commonwealth Edison’s Hourly Pricing program. The program lets customers take advantage of hourly market-based electricity rates, which tend to be lower during nights and weekends. While not for…

…respect to an appliance. These standards have helped saved consumers billions of dollars a year—because we know plenty of people on both sides of the political spectrum who agree that the cheapest energy is the energy we don’t use. That’s why CUB put out a statewide alert, asking people to stand up for lower bills and defeat H.R. 117.  …

CUB’s putting out a statewide consumer alert because we need your help in a case before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Customers of Illinois American Water have just received a $35.3 million rate hike. We helped reduce the proposed increase by about $14 million—but we think we can cut it even more. And that’s why we need your help. On…

…Tips 10/3/22 – CONSUMER ALERT: Ameren IL’s New Power Price Up 126% From Last Year 10/3/22 – CONSUMER ALERT: New ComEd Price Up 26% From Last Year, CEJA Credit Offering Relief To Customers 9/29/22 – CUB: ICC Rulings Usher in New Era For Illinois Utility Customers 9/29/22 – Sept. 30 Deadline for Grow Solar Chicagoland Program that Promotes Affordable Solar…

…potentially allowing meters to automatically alert the utility of costly problems, and consumers to take advantage of optional pricing plans that could cut their costs. If done correctly, a modernized electric grid could save Illinois consumers billions of dollars by reducing power outages and cutting energy waste. A typical electric meter has tiny mechanical dials that someone—you or a utility…

We’ve sent out an action alert to Ameren Illinois customers, warning them about the company’s proposal to raise their electric customer charge by about 9 percent. This is a change in rate design, NOT a rate hike. That means the company isn’t going to make more money—it just wants to change the way it allocates certain delivery costs on your…

A man accused of posing as a meter reader to commit murder highlights the importance of following a few precautions when somebody claiming to be from the utility knocks on your door. Just days before Willie Bell, of Chicago, shot a romantic rival, he bought a workman’s vest and helmet, prosecutors said. The helmet had “meter inspector” written on it….

A program that helps low-income seniors and families stay current with their utility bills was reinstated after budget disputes in Springfield suspended it for a year. However, due to the program’s popularity the funding has run out in Cook County and is going fast in other counties. The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) allows low-income households to get help…

…took the quiz–whether they got the answers right, or not. There are many different–sometimes conflicting–numbers thrown around about energy efficiency. The idea of the quiz was to communicate that heating and cooling take up a significant chunk of most utility bills, and simple actions at home can reduce those costs. Stay alert for more CUB giveaways–like our Cable Quick Poll!…

…a heating/cooling schedule that matches your needs. Programmable thermostats can save you $180 per year with proper use. (Bargain Alert: Right now, Northern Illinois consumers can enjoy $150 in rebates for smart thermostat.) If you are having a backyard party, here’s a tip: In the evening, illuminate the festivities with pretty and efficient LED party lights. If you stay indoors,…