CUB Illinois
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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!
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
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
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
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
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