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FIGHTING FOR CLEAN ENERGY,
CONSUMER PROTECTIONS &
LOWER UTILITY BILLS

FIGHTING FOR CLEAN ENERGY,
CONSUMER PROTECTIONS &
LOWER UTILITY BILLS

FIGHTING FOR LOWER UTILITY BILLS, CLEANER ENERGY, & CONSUMER PROTECTIONS

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1984

Fight utility rate hikes, promote clean energy, and advocate for consumer protections in Illinois.

From Springfield to Washington, CUB fights for lower utility bills, cleaner energy and consumer protections. Join the fight: CUB's Action Center lets you sign petitions and send messages to your representatives!

Need help navigating your gas and electric bills? CUB's updated Gas and Electric guide provides an in-depth overview of gas and electric utilities in Illinois— the result of years of research and writing by CUB experts on state regulations and utility tariffs.

WARNING: Thanks to a number of factors, including soaring energy demand due to data centers, electricity prices are elevated. CUB's Help Center has information and tips on how to get through this price spike.

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ComEd’s Hourly Pricing: How to calculate your capacity charge

Want to estimate your capacity charge before signing up for ComEd’s Hourly Pricing program? Here’s how to calculate it: 1 ...

CUB’s 2026 rate-hike battles surpass $900 million

In a year when we're already paying elevated electricity prices, Illinois’ biggest utilities are piling on by pushing for $930 ...

ComEd ($234 million), Ameren ($65 million) push for extra ‘reconciliation’ delivery rate hikes

As millions of Illinois consumers face spiking electricity supply prices this year, Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois are pushing to ...

‘Very, very grateful”: CUB helps 92-year-old electric and gas customer secure $1,500 refund

Guadalupe, a 92-year-old Waukegan resident, had no idea that attending a CUB event would result in her receiving a $1,500 ...

Latest Blog Posts

ComEd’s Hourly Pricing: How to calculate your capacity charge

Want to estimate your capacity charge before signing up for ComEd’s Hourly Pricing program? Here’s how to calculate it: 1 ...

CUB’s 2026 rate-hike battles surpass $900 million

In a year when we're already paying elevated electricity prices, Illinois’ biggest utilities are piling on by pushing for $930 ...

ComEd ($234 million), Ameren ($65 million) push for extra ‘reconciliation’ delivery rate hikes

As millions of Illinois consumers face spiking electricity supply prices this year, Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois are pushing to ...

‘Very, very grateful”: CUB helps 92-year-old electric and gas customer secure $1,500 refund

Guadalupe, a 92-year-old Waukegan resident, had no idea that attending a CUB event would result in her receiving a $1,500 ...