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Marking 40 Years of Consumer Advocacy and $20 Billion in Savings, CUB Plans Year of Events To Help Illinois Consumers Protect Themselves Against Biggest Threats to Utility Bills In 2024

The Citizens Utility Board (CUB), a consumer group that has helped save Illinois utility customers more than $20 billion, is marking its 40th anniversary by traveling the state to give consumers money-saving tips and warn people about the worst threats to their utility bills in 2024.  CUB’s 40th Anniversary Utility…...

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CUB’s virtual summer event series to help consumers fight high utility bills

In an expensive year for energy customers, CUB has launched a free summer webinar series with helpful information about high energy prices, tips on how renters and other consumers can cut their utility bills, and the benefits of  Illinois’ historic Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). “Consumers are getting hit…...

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A special announcement for you

As we celebrate CUB’s 35th anniversary, we have good news to share this month: A generous Illinois family has confirmed that it is giving us a second gift to match your contributions in memory of a loved one. In addition to helping fund 500 money-saving events (and free LEDs for…...

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CUB in your neighborhood: September events

CUB’s Outreach team just broke a record of staffed events in August–totaling 77 across the state! From utility bill clinics to town halls and solar power hours, we’re on track to staff at least 500 events this year, as part of CUB’s 35th Anniversary Clean Bill Campaign. September is here,…...

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What CUB caught at a recent utility-bill clinic

At CUB utility-bill clinics across the state, we talk to a lot of people  who are, unfortunately, paying a painfully high rate with an alternative supplier. Recently we met Elibrando , who was being charged more than double ComEd’s rate. Elibrando came to a CUB clinic to find out why…...

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CUB in your neighborhood: August 2019 events

There’s just a few weeks of summer left, but you can catch CUB’s Outreach team on the road all year long. As part of CUB’s 35th Anniversary, we’re aiming to staff at least 500 events in 2019. This “Clean Bill Campaign” focuses on cleaning consumers’ bills of errors and areas…...

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Summertime with CUB: July 2019 events

Summer is here and you may already be feeling the heat…of your utility bills. CUB’s Outreach team is on track to staff at least 500 events this year as part of our 35th Anniversary Clean Bill Campaign. At any of our utility bill clinics, tabling events and speaking presentations, CUB…...

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CUB in your neighborhood: June 2019 events

CUB is on the road year-round helping consumers save money on their utility bills. But our Outreach team is especially excited for the summer months ahead, because that means more opportunities for outdoor events! As part of CUB’s 35th Anniversary Clean Bill Campaign, we’re aiming to staff at least 500…...

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CUB in your neighborhood: January events

CUB’s Outreach team hosted over 500 events across Illinois last year. In 2019, we’re back to visiting your neck of the woods to help you save on your utility bills and find ways to better practice energy efficiency. Here’s an overview of where we’re headed in January. Click any of…...

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$125+ million in consumer savings in 2018–$20+ billion total!

CUB’s team helped save Illinois consumers more than $125 million in 2018, adding to the $20 billion in savings since the consumer watchdog opened its doors 35 years ago. “We thank Illinois consumers for their generous support,” CUB Executive Director David Kolata said. “CUB members are the heroes in this…...

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