Utility group warns of gas rate increase

Mar. 26, 2013
Natural gas utility companies defended the proposed legislation, saying it will protect jobs and improve Chicago-area gas pipelines.  

ComEd: Smart grid could save customers $2.8 billion

Aug. 8, 2011
Commonwealth Edison says smart grid technology could save customers more than $2.8 billion dollars over the next 20 years.

New EPA standards could hit Illinoisans' wallets

Jul. 8, 2011
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has set new standards for power plants that could affect Illinois residents' walllets.

CUB report: ComEd customers could be overpaying by $189 million

Jun. 14, 2011
Commonwealth Edison customers could be overpaying by $189 million dollars. That's according to a study released Tuesday by the Citizens Utility Board."I think the report we released is good news and bad news," said David Kolata, CUB executive director.

Attorney General and CUB warn consumers about Nicor Gas's "ComfortGuard" service

Nov. 23, 2010
The Citizens Utility Board and the Illinois Attorney General are warning Nicor Gas customers about a service they call "overpriced and rarely used."Nicor offers the so-called Gas Line ComfortGuard for the inspection and repair of potential gas leaks inside homes.CUB Executive Director Davi