…inefficiencies and more access to pricing programs that save consumers money. CUB will monitor the deployment closely to make sure consumers receive the benefits of the new meters, and not just the bill. (Read more about the new meters in CUB’s past blog post.) Are you looking forward to getting a new electric meter? Take CUB’s three-question smart meter survey….
The quest for a smarter power grid begins today
Today, Illinois’ biggest electric utility will begin installing digital “smart meters” in Chicago’s western suburbs, launching an ambitious plan to give 4 million customers new meters by 2021. These new meters, built in a plant on the city’s South side, are a symbol of high-tech upgrades, collectively called the “smart grid,” that have the potential to make our electricity more…
Energy-saving smartphone apps
…use and develop strategies to lower your electric bills. This app allows you to view your usage via customizable graphs and shows your carbon footprint. (Read about another great service, CUB Energy Saver, below.) 3) Meter Readings ($1.99): Analyze your electric, gas and water meter readings and see savings advice. (Too bad this app isn’t free, but it’s still a…
