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CUB To Give Chicago-area Consumers
CHICAGO, June 11, 2009—The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will be at Chicago’s Woodson Regional Library to give out the latest energy-efficiency tips, including how to schedule a home energy audit, get new rebates for energy-efficient appliances, and take advantage of financial incentives for wind, solar, and other renewable-energy investments.
Energy Efficiency Tips, Speak About Renewable Energy Incentives And Rebates The talk is part of CUB’s summer-energy series: “Beyond CFLs.” “Energy efficiency is a great uncaptured resource,” CUB Outreach Director Sarah Moskowitz said. “By taking a few simple steps, consumers can not only lower their monthly energy costs, but they can also help lower energy prices overall.” Attendees will hear about the latest clean-energy developments in Illinois and changes in the electric and natural gas industries that could have a dramatic impact on consumers’ bills. The event is:
7 p.m., Wednesday, July 1
Participants will receive a free, money-saving Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL), which can cut electric bills by up to $50 over its lifetime. CUB also will raffle off an energy-saving “smart” power strip.
Woodson Regional Library 9525 S. Halsted Chicago CUB is Illinois’ leading nonprofit utility watchdog organization. Created by the Illinois Legislature in 1983, CUB opened its doors a year later to represent the interests of residential and small-business utility customers. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, CUB has saved consumers more than $10 billion by helping to block rate hikes and secure consumer refunds. For more information, call CUB’s Consumer Hotline, at 1-800-669-5556. |