Will consumers pay more for Illinois gas bills?

peoples gas — Advocates rallied outside of Chicago City Hall in October 2023 calling for the Illinois Commerce Commission to cut proposed rate hikes from the state’s four largest gas utilities.

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Consumers could feel the pinch soon from Illinois utility spending

Advocates rallied outside of Chicago City Hall in October 2023 calling for the Illinois Commerce Commission to cut proposed rate hikes from the state’s four largest gas utilities.

Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco

By Brenda Ruiz

A new report finds Illinois residents could see a rate increase in their gas bills by 50% over the next 10 years. That report, from the Building Decarbonization Coalition and Groundworks Data, shows the state’s continued investment in natural gas infrastructure.

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GUEST: Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, environment reporter for WBEZ and Grist