Jim Chilsen

Comms guy for Citizens Utility Board of Illinois. Lover of storytelling, history and my family. Opinions my own. (he/him)

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

CUB gives a warm welcome to Kristen, who is our new Communications Coordinator for the Consumers for a Better Grid Campaign. Her job is to promote advocacy for a cleaner, more affordable, and more democratic energy system. Thanks, Kristen, for fighting the good fight!

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

7–8 pm, Monday, June 29, CUB will be in beautiful Lombard to give people tips on Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls. Great free event! It's at the Helen Plum Memorial Library (411 S. Main St., Lombard, IL 60148). Please register in advance here: https://t.co/yKHUlI2SYb

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

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

[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

[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]

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

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

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

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

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

[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

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

In a year when we're already paying elevated electricity prices, Illinois’ biggest utilities are piling on by pushing for $930 million in new rate hikes. Read all about it and sign our petitions against these increases: https://t.co/8Po22EgIsX

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

CUB's Sarah Moskowitz talks to @paschutz on data centers: “We know for sure the addition of these giant data centers to the system are raising costs for everybody."

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

Grace from CUB was in Highland Park tonight educating consumers about a solar program called Switch Together. It's a low-pressure way to explore installing solar panels on your home and saving $$$$$$! Get more info here: https://t.co/b7TVd1RF3N

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

Join CUB, the Tea Rose Educational Foundation and the Tau Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the Austin Town Hall (5610 W. Lake St., Chicago) for a free community event. CUB will bring tips on how to save money and energy! RSVP: https://t.co/MsqngFBcyT

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

A warm welcome to Emilie, who has joined the team as our new Outreach Specialist for the Consumers for a Better Grid Campaign. She's looking forward to empowering ratepayers to fight for a power grid that serves their interests. Thanks for fighting the good fight, Emilie!

[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

[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

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

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

[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

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

Soaring demand from data centers is helping to keep power prices high. Here are the prices as of June 1:
ComEd: 10.399¢/kWh
Ameren: 11.326¢/kWh
Scott from CUB says IL must pass the POWER Act. Read more, take action:
Ameren: https://t.co/TzkoG92ynT
ComEd: https://t.co/AFl8e72Bfp

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

Gov. Pritzker is pausing new tax incentives for data centers in Illinois! CUB says: "The message from IL consumers & the governor is clear: It is time for Illinois to stand up to Big Tech." We urge the General Assembly to pass the POWER Act. CUB statement: https://t.co/7j2PQEtMKH