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Citizens Utility Board • Fighting for Illinois utility customers since 1984
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#GivingTuesday, the special day for supporting nonprofits, is 1 week away! But you can give to CUB NOW (you’ll join CUB for 2026, and you could win an iPad): buff.ly/Z202cLT Sarah, CUB's Executive Director, is thankful for your support of clean energy, consumer protections & lower utility bills!
November 26, 2025 at 12:24 AM
#GivingTuesday, the special day for supporting nonprofits, is 1 week away! But you can give to CUB NOW (you’ll join CUB for 2026, and you could win an iPad): buff.ly/Z202cLT Sarah, CUB's Executive Director, is thankful for your support of clean energy, consumer protections & lower utility bills!
CUB Exec. Dir. Sarah Moskowitz alerts customers that the Board of the PJM power grid operator is about to make a major policy decision on whether data centers will pay their fair share. Read her letter, which appeared in the Sunday Chicago Tribune: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/23/l...
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
CUB Exec. Dir. Sarah Moskowitz alerts customers that the Board of the PJM power grid operator is about to make a major policy decision on whether data centers will pay their fair share. Read her letter, which appeared in the Sunday Chicago Tribune: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/23/l...
Looking to take advantage of renewable energy savings but feel intimidated by the process? The Illinois Solar for All team is here to guide you! Find out if you qualify: www.illinoissfa.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Looking to take advantage of renewable energy savings but feel intimidated by the process? The Illinois Solar for All team is here to guide you! Find out if you qualify: www.illinoissfa.com
Read CUB Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz's 2025 report: "The CUB team thanks all Illinois consumers for their generous support of the work for lower utility bills, consumer protections and cleaner energy. We are grateful!" www.citizensutilityboard.org/blog/2025/11...
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Read CUB Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz's 2025 report: "The CUB team thanks all Illinois consumers for their generous support of the work for lower utility bills, consumer protections and cleaner energy. We are grateful!" www.citizensutilityboard.org/blog/2025/11...
IL regulators today made deep cuts in the Nicor & Ameren gas rate hikes--but there's more work to do: We must continue to crack down on utility profit-mongering so no one is forced to choose between heating & eating. Ameren: buff.ly/HOlxzAg Nicor: buff.ly/Z8P0nVd
November 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
IL regulators today made deep cuts in the Nicor & Ameren gas rate hikes--but there's more work to do: We must continue to crack down on utility profit-mongering so no one is forced to choose between heating & eating. Ameren: buff.ly/HOlxzAg Nicor: buff.ly/Z8P0nVd
Big vote at PJM, Weds, Nov. 19 on how to integrate data centers into the grid. CUB has joined Maryland, Pennsylvania, and other consumer advocates on a "Joint Consumer Advocates Proposal" that puts consumers first! Read our Q&A: buff.ly/SoqwZN8
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Big vote at PJM, Weds, Nov. 19 on how to integrate data centers into the grid. CUB has joined Maryland, Pennsylvania, and other consumer advocates on a "Joint Consumer Advocates Proposal" that puts consumers first! Read our Q&A: buff.ly/SoqwZN8
Today, CUB delivered 3,279 petitions against gas rate hikes pushed by Nicor ($314.2M) and Ameren IL ($128.8M) to the Illinois Commerce Commission. The ICC will soon rule on those cases. Thanks to everyone who signed petitions! Gas utilities are on an unsustainable spending spree!
November 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Today, CUB delivered 3,279 petitions against gas rate hikes pushed by Nicor ($314.2M) and Ameren IL ($128.8M) to the Illinois Commerce Commission. The ICC will soon rule on those cases. Thanks to everyone who signed petitions! Gas utilities are on an unsustainable spending spree!
To apply for LIHEAP energy assistance, you have to find your local "community action agency." In this video, Karen from CUB shows you how to do that online. You can also call the LIHEAP hotline: 1-833-711-0374. buff.ly/7dH3GzM
November 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
To apply for LIHEAP energy assistance, you have to find your local "community action agency." In this video, Karen from CUB shows you how to do that online. You can also call the LIHEAP hotline: 1-833-711-0374. buff.ly/7dH3GzM
There's a lot that needs to be done, but the CRGA Act is a major step toward addressing the supply-demand imbalance and protecting customers from electricity market volatility: buff.ly/mfI1CZz
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There's a lot that needs to be done, but the CRGA Act is a major step toward addressing the supply-demand imbalance and protecting customers from electricity market volatility: buff.ly/mfI1CZz
Matt from CUB traveled to East St. Louis earlier this month to talk to consumers about energy efficiency, solar power and cleaner, more efficient ways to heat our homes. It was a great event filled with great discussions. Thanks for hosting us, @ucmetroeast!
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Matt from CUB traveled to East St. Louis earlier this month to talk to consumers about energy efficiency, solar power and cleaner, more efficient ways to heat our homes. It was a great event filled with great discussions. Thanks for hosting us, @ucmetroeast!
In an already-expensive year of spiking power prices, ComEd & Ameren want to increase another part of our electric bills by a total of $328M! Read more: buff.ly/BHUvVVT. Sign petitions against the Ameren (buff.ly/KijntQi) & ComEd (buff.ly/kPZYz5K) hikes!
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In an already-expensive year of spiking power prices, ComEd & Ameren want to increase another part of our electric bills by a total of $328M! Read more: buff.ly/BHUvVVT. Sign petitions against the Ameren (buff.ly/KijntQi) & ComEd (buff.ly/kPZYz5K) hikes!
Kudos to Matt and Sofia on CUB's Outreach team! They recently received this sweet note afterward about their hard work. Check out our events page to see when we'll be in your area next: buff.ly/KplVKph
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Kudos to Matt and Sofia on CUB's Outreach team! They recently received this sweet note afterward about their hard work. Check out our events page to see when we'll be in your area next: buff.ly/KplVKph
First big snow--YIKES! Read our tips on staying safe, warm and energy efficient: buff.ly/Q6u0DNB
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
First big snow--YIKES! Read our tips on staying safe, warm and energy efficient: buff.ly/Q6u0DNB
Notice: The State EV Rebate program is open to applications for consumers to receive a $2-$4,000 discount on their new or used EV purchased within 180 days of applying. Check the Illinois EPA's website to see if you qualify: buff.ly/C4KsDq1
November 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Notice: The State EV Rebate program is open to applications for consumers to receive a $2-$4,000 discount on their new or used EV purchased within 180 days of applying. Check the Illinois EPA's website to see if you qualify: buff.ly/C4KsDq1
At a media briefing, Clara, of CUB's Consumers for a Better Grid Campaign, compared data centers to greedy restaurant companions "dining and dashing." Read more about the work to protect our power bills from some of the wealthiest companies in the world: buff.ly/VIJxvSO
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
At a media briefing, Clara, of CUB's Consumers for a Better Grid Campaign, compared data centers to greedy restaurant companions "dining and dashing." Read more about the work to protect our power bills from some of the wealthiest companies in the world: buff.ly/VIJxvSO
Reminder of what Ameren Illinois and ComEd are charging for electricity these days. BEWARE of bad deals from alternative suppliers! It's likely the supply price from your utility is the best bet. Read our warning: buff.ly/HxZc5c8
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Reminder of what Ameren Illinois and ComEd are charging for electricity these days. BEWARE of bad deals from alternative suppliers! It's likely the supply price from your utility is the best bet. Read our warning: buff.ly/HxZc5c8
Reminder: #GivingTuesday, the national day for supporting nonprofits, is Dec. 2. Mark your calendars to donate–you can renew your CUB membership, and you could win an iPad!
Please, stand up for clean energy, consumer protections & lower utility bills on Dec. 2!
Please, stand up for clean energy, consumer protections & lower utility bills on Dec. 2!
November 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Reminder: #GivingTuesday, the national day for supporting nonprofits, is Dec. 2. Mark your calendars to donate–you can renew your CUB membership, and you could win an iPad!
Please, stand up for clean energy, consumer protections & lower utility bills on Dec. 2!
Please, stand up for clean energy, consumer protections & lower utility bills on Dec. 2!
CUB's Clara Summers spoke to media about reducing energy costs caused by data centers. If states and power grid operator PJM don't rein in data centers to make them pay their fair share, we are headed toward devastating price hikes. News Release: buff.ly/98THHfu
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
CUB's Clara Summers spoke to media about reducing energy costs caused by data centers. If states and power grid operator PJM don't rein in data centers to make them pay their fair share, we are headed toward devastating price hikes. News Release: buff.ly/98THHfu
November gas prices for 5 of IL's 9 major utilities are elevated, compared with a year ago, led by Liberty Utilities, which is charging a supply price that is about 120% higher and Nicor Gas, with a price about 39% higher, according to a CUB review. www.citizensutilityboard.org/blog/2025/11...
November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
November gas prices for 5 of IL's 9 major utilities are elevated, compared with a year ago, led by Liberty Utilities, which is charging a supply price that is about 120% higher and Nicor Gas, with a price about 39% higher, according to a CUB review. www.citizensutilityboard.org/blog/2025/11...
Karen from CUB says: On November 1, all income-eligible households can apply for the LIHEAP energy-assistance program. Read our WatchBlog article: "A step-by-step guide to applying for LIHEAP" buff.ly/9JU09jE
October 31, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Karen from CUB says: On November 1, all income-eligible households can apply for the LIHEAP energy-assistance program. Read our WatchBlog article: "A step-by-step guide to applying for LIHEAP" buff.ly/9JU09jE
CUB says: "Our escalating energy bills require solutions at the state, regional, and federal levels, so passing the CRGA Act is a significant & urgently needed step to protect consumers from future electricity market volatility." buff.ly/U1HxxfJ
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
CUB says: "Our escalating energy bills require solutions at the state, regional, and federal levels, so passing the CRGA Act is a significant & urgently needed step to protect consumers from future electricity market volatility." buff.ly/U1HxxfJ
The General Assembly has passed the Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act! Having heard from so many people worried about soaring power bills, CUB feels an urgency to begin the hard work of implementing the CRGA Act. Read our statement: buff.ly/U1HxxfJ
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The General Assembly has passed the Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act! Having heard from so many people worried about soaring power bills, CUB feels an urgency to begin the hard work of implementing the CRGA Act. Read our statement: buff.ly/U1HxxfJ
The Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act--SB 25--has passed the House, and we hope the Senate will pass it today. Please send a message to your senator. This year's electricity price spike is the price we pay for inaction. Act now: buff.ly/2Jtr4pk
October 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act--SB 25--has passed the House, and we hope the Senate will pass it today. Please send a message to your senator. This year's electricity price spike is the price we pay for inaction. Act now: buff.ly/2Jtr4pk
UPDATE: The CRGA Act just passed the House, 70-37! Now it goes to the Senate. Great job, everyone! Keep sending messages: buff.ly/2Jtr4pk
October 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
UPDATE: The CRGA Act just passed the House, 70-37! Now it goes to the Senate. Great job, everyone! Keep sending messages: buff.ly/2Jtr4pk
BREAKING: The Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act--SB 25--is advancing in Springfield and could be voted on by the IL House as early as tonight! This would be a huge step forward in protecting customers from electric market volatility. Act now: buff.ly/2Jtr4pk
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
BREAKING: The Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act--SB 25--is advancing in Springfield and could be voted on by the IL House as early as tonight! This would be a huge step forward in protecting customers from electric market volatility. Act now: buff.ly/2Jtr4pk