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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.

Latest Blog Posts

‘Totally Outrageous’: Illinoisans sound off about their summer power bills

Illinois consumers paid up to 50 percent more for electricity this past summer, and a big reason was soaring demand ...

CUB tips: How to complain to your utility

We hear a lot of stories from exasperated consumers who have contacted their utilities with a complaint or question, only ...

CUB’s money-saving events in October

With the heating season here, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is holding free events to give you money-saving energy efficiency ...

Statement: PJM governance reform package blocks greater role for states, shuts out consumers, and entrenches corporate influence

The following is a statement from Clara Summers, Director of the Consumers for A Better Grid Campaign, Citizens Utility Board ...

Latest Blog Posts

‘Totally Outrageous’: Illinoisans sound off about their summer power bills

Illinois consumers paid up to 50 percent more for electricity this past summer, and a big reason was soaring demand ...

CUB tips: How to complain to your utility

We hear a lot of stories from exasperated consumers who have contacted their utilities with a complaint or question, only ...

CUB’s money-saving events in October

With the heating season here, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is holding free events to give you money-saving energy efficiency ...

Statement: PJM governance reform package blocks greater role for states, shuts out consumers, and entrenches corporate influence

The following is a statement from Clara Summers, Director of the Consumers for A Better Grid Campaign, Citizens Utility Board ...