CUB Illinois

Citizens Utility Board • Fighting for Illinois utility customers since 1984. We tweet in English and Spanish at @CUBEspanol.

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

The CUB office is closed on Friday in observance of Juneteenth Day. Wishing you a meaningful day. We will reopen at 9 am on Monday, June 22.

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

Ivonne and Karen from CUB helped a 92-year-old woman get off a bad alternative supplier deal, and then get a $1,553 refund! “I am very, very grateful for what they have done for us,” said the woman's daughter, referring to Ivonne and Karen. Read the story: https://t.co/SnDUKfdRfg

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Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of @cleanpowerlc, was at Lobby Day to support the POWER Act! Mayra says: Let's work together and urge Springfield to pass commonsense guardrails to protect our power bills from data center energy costs! Send a message: https://t.co/lAZQcNUtGd

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We’re already dealing with high power prices due to soaring data center energy demand, and now ComEd ($234M) and Ameren ($65M) want new delivery rate hikes. Read our blog: https://t.co/ROzWfFPTgg Sign petitions here https://t.co/WN8JC5G7Br and here: https://t.co/S9H441X7Sf

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CONSUMER ALERT: Look at your electric bill and make sure you're not overpaying with an alternative supplier. Please read our warning: https://t.co/ar43f7dMWK

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Concerned about rising utility prices or online scams?

Join CUB and local leaders tomorrow for a free webinar on energy savings, internet options, and data privacy.

🕕 June 18, 6–7 p.m.
💻 Online

Register: https://t.co/w1yLbZ6pal

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

Interesting story about heat pump group-buy programs, and it reports that such a program is planned for Chicagoland later this year! CUB and our partners are hoping to launch a pilot. We'll keep you updated. Read about the benefits of group-buys: https://t.co/fixd2atmnV

[Consumers for a Better Grid @ForABetterGrid]

Data centers are driving up our electricity costs while big power generators rake in big profits. Learn what state leaders and PJM can do now to step up for consumers: https://t.co/X9FrhPTFu4

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Cool, free event! Our DeKalb Utility Bill Clinic is 5:30– 7:30 pm., Wednesday, June 17. Join CUB at the DeKalb Township (2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, IL 60115). Speak 1-on-1 with a CUB counselor to receive a personalized analysis of your utility bills. Call 815-758-8282 to register!

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1–2 pm, Tuesday, June 16, join CUB's Karen Tolentino for a great online event: "Home Energy Savings + Internet Options and Data Privacy: What you need to know." It's hosted by @mattoshea19 @sencunningham @repmarygill Please sign up here: https://t.co/8pzyst85VQ

[Consumers for a Better Grid @ForABetterGrid]

Big Tech talks, well, BIG, about covering its own energy costs. But that's not how it acts! Power bills will only get higher unless we hold data centers accountable for their own costs. Big Tech, it's time to pay your fair share. https://t.co/Mu33eKnbnL

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ICYMI: CUB's Zoe Huspen will speak about how energy efficiency can help you lower your bills. During this time of high prices, due to data center demand, that's an important message.

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6:30 pm, Monday, June 15: Join CUB and NEST (Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force) at the Naperville Public Library (200 W. Jefferson Ave.) to learn how to lower your utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Please RSVP in advance: https://t.co/Am7fqDno91

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

Everyone agrees: Our lawmakers must establish guardrails for data centers in Illinois.

See why the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board is calling for stakeholders to convene now so we can pass legislation in the upcoming veto session. https://t.co/ce87C837po

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

SPREAD THE WORD about energy assistance: There's still time to apply for people who meet the income eligibility requirements for LIHEAP. Read more about LIHEAP: https://t.co/WkZcaWBkPw

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

About 38K Ameren Illinois customers without power. Be safe! Thank you to Ameren workers who are trying to get the power back on. See Ameren's outage map: https://t.co/TMxj8N1U6P

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Thousands of ComEd customers without power. Be safe everyone. Thank you to ComEd workers who are trying to get the power back on for those customers. See ComEd's outage map: https://t.co/TMxj8N1U6P

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Why is ComEd's price about 50% higher than two summers ago? CUB Board Treasurer Steven Hall knows that the major culprit is energy demand from new & proposed data centers! Standing on the steps of the State Capitol, he urged passage of the POWER Act: https://t.co/NekHS1L77v

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ICYMI: Summer weather is here. See CUB's tips: Preparing for power outages: https://t.co/IoL972hUff
Staying safe and cool: https://t.co/mp7OnuGIm7

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

We are expecting two rounds of severe storms today. Strong tornadoes are possible during the second round, primarily between 4 and 8 PM. #ILwx #INwx

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6:30 pm, Monday, June 15: Join CUB and NEST (Naperville Environment & Sustainability Task Force) at the Naperville Public Library (200 W. Jefferson Ave.) to learn how to lower your utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Please RSVP in advance: https://t.co/Am7fqDno91

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Heading to the Spring Health Fair on the Block this Friday?

Stop by CUB's table to learn about your energy choices, ways to lower your utility bills, and programs that can help you save.

📅 June 12
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Campus, Chicago