In April, CUB’s Outreach team will staff free events across Illinois offering tips on energy efficiency, great clean energy programs and how to avoid scams and rip-offs. We hope to see you at one of these events!
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, Home Energy Savings + Internet Options and Data Privacy: What you need to know (online)
Join Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea, state Sen. Bill Cunningham, state Rep. Mary Gill and CUB for information about how to reduce your energy costs. This event is designed to help you better understand your energy bills, avoid utility scams and learn more about programs designed to save you energy and money. Bring all your utility-related questions! Plus, you’ll learn about your Internet service options and how to protect your privacy online. To attend this online event, please sign up here.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, Watt’s Up with Clean Heat and Electric Appliances (online)
Join Sierra Club, Illinois PIRG, Citizens Against Ruining the Environment (CARE) and CUB on Zoom to learn more about our clean heat campaign. We will discuss how switching to electric appliances can reduce your carbon footprint, lower energy costs, and protect your health. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 3, Home Energy Savings + Internet Options and Data Privacy: What you need to know (online)
Join Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea, state Sen. Bill Cunningham, state Rep. Mary Gill and CUB for information about how to reduce your energy costs. This event is designed to help you better understand your energy bills, avoid utility scams and learn more about programs designed to save you energy and money. Bring all your utility-related questions! Plus, you’ll learn about your Internet service options and how to protect your privacy online. To attend, please register here.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 3, Bolingbrook Solar Week: Solar 101 (online)
Learn about the state’s Community Solar program and Illinois Solar for All. These events are hosted by Laudato Si’ Ministries of the Diocese of Joliet, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and CUB. To attend, please register here. (Note: There are two more events as part of Bolingbrook Solar Week. See April 5 and 6 below.)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 4, Navigating Solar Options with CUB and the Village of Riverside (in-person)
Join CUB at the Riverside Parks and Recreation Offices (the Quincy Community Center, 43 E Quincy St., Riverside, IL 60546) for a presentation on solar power and the benefits of clean energy. Listen to a CUB expert explain different solar programs and incentives in Illinois, why clean energy is more affordable and reliable, and incentives available to help consumers make their homes cleaner and more affordable. See the events calendar for more information.
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5 and 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 6
Bolingbrook Solar Week: Learn about Solar and Chat with Vendors (in-person)
Learn about the state’s Community Solar program and Illinois Solar for All at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (1501 W. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60490). These educational events are hosted by Laudato Si’ Ministries of the Diocese of Joliet, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and CUB. (No RSVP needed.)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, Home Energy Savings with CUB (online)
Join CUB and Plainfield Public Library for a webinar to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. This free event is designed to help participants better understand utility bills, avoid scams and learn about energy efficiency and solar programs that can help save money and energy. Please register here.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, Minooka Utility Bill Clinic (in-person) Note: This event has been postponed.
Join CUB at Three Rivers Public Library District- Minooka Branch (109 N. Wabena Ave., Minooka, IL 60447) for a free event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas, and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. Please click on “April 18” on the events calendar to register and reserve your spot.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, Understanding Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls (online)
Join CUB and the Plainfield Public Library for a free presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls. A CUB representative will discuss the choices in the TV market, ways to cut cable costs, streaming services available to consumers and how to avoid common robocall scams. Please register here for this online event.
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, Decarbonizing Your Home (online)
Join CUB and Town and Country Library for a virtual presentation on decarbonizing your home. We will dive into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost-saving programs. Please register here.
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24, Home Energy Savings with CUB (in-person)
Join CUB at the Midlothian Public Library (14701 S. Kenton Ave, Midlothian, IL 60445) to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. This free event is designed to help participants better understand utility bills, avoid scams and learn about energy efficiency and solar programs that can help save money and energy. Please register here.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, Home Energy Savings with CUB (online)
Join CUB at the El Paso District Library (149 W. First St., El Paso, IL 61738) to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. This free event is designed to help participants better understand utility bills, avoid scams and learn about energy efficiency and solar programs that can help save money and energy. Please call (309) 527-4360 or visit the library to register!
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, Exploring Solar Energy Solutions with CUB (in-person)
Join CUB at Algonquin Area Public Library (2600 Harnish Dr., Algonquin, IL 60102) for a presentation on solar power and the benefits of clean energy. Listen to a CUB expert explain different solar programs and incentives in Illinois, why clean energy is more affordable and reliable, and how policies like the state Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) benefit consumers. Please register here.
