Abe Scarr

@IllinoisPIRG Director, @uspirg Energy and Utilities Program Director

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

Chicagoans unite! 📢

AARP Illinois stood with community partners @ILCleanJobs, @IllinoisPIRG and @cubillinois to speak out against Peoples Gas' $202 million rate-hike request. Together, we can protect affordable access to heat and ensure every resident can age with dignity.

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

As gas bills increased at nearly four times the rate of inflation, Peoples Gas reported record profits. We urge the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject yet another rate hike.

[Arizona PIRG @ArizonaPIRG]

Big TY @azcentral for publishing op-ed by @ArizonaPIRG Education Fund's executive director. "If you are a consumer who has an electric, gas and water utility regulated by the commission, this means you could be faced with a triple blow to your budget annually for five years...".

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

Last night, over 100 people rallied in Daley Plaza to say NO to a $202 million rate hike, which would increase gas bills by $127 a year.

Gas bills have already increased at nearly four times the rate of inflation. We urge the ICC to reject yet another rate hike.

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

Last chance! RSVP to join us at 5:30pm TOMORROW at Daley Plaza for a rally against the $200 million Peoples Gas rate hike! https://t.co/ucNOg2jWpw

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

Earlier this month, Chicagoans testified against *another* Peoples Gas rate hike. See why they're opposing the $200 million rate hike, then RSVP for the rally in Daley Plaza next Wednesday, April 1st at 5:30pm: https://t.co/U5hdmshWZp

[Maryland PIRG @MarylandPIRG]

New analysis finds BGE’s multi-billion dollar gas pipeline replacement program may be slowing the work to repair or replace the riskiest pipes.

A 2025 law could result in major changes to stop wasteful spending & require BGE to prioritize safety. More: https://t.co/xKAoITET57

[Arizona PIRG @ArizonaPIRG]

Great decision! Instead of continuing to try to fight this in court & waste $, @CorpCommAZ should conduct a rulemaking or better yet look at how ratepayers in other states have experienced higher bills due to formula rates & forgo this rate mechanism in our state. @abescarr

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

Gas bills are rising nationally, but not because prices are going up. An explosion of state-supported infrastructure spending by utilities caused the increases, leading many states to reconsider, restrict, or roll back their policies. Read more: https://t.co/dEQ9j4NjoD

[Abe Scarr @abescarr]

Only referring to utility profits as gravy from now on

[CUB Illinois @cubillinois]

This social worker says she suspects the rate hike has "gravy" for Ameren's stockholders. She's right! Ameren is trying to win the largest shareholder profit rate (10.7%) of any major IL gas utility. She reminds Ameren that people are getting "squeezed to death" by rising costs.

[Abe Scarr @abescarr]

@RebeccaAnzel News to me! And a little surprised there’s any litigation on this - makes you wonder who is (allegedly) violating this law and why

[Illinois PIRG @IllinoisPIRG]

State Farm's $523 million homeowners insurance rate hike goes into effect today for existing customers. If you are one of the almost 1.5 million Illinoisan's whose home is insured by State Farm, you could see an increase in your renewal of up to 40%. https://t.co/RFPpjTBxAk

[Chicago Tribune Politics @ChiTribCloutSt]

After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table. https://t.co/UIm9Bmau2q

[Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch @SpeakerWelchIL]

This is wrong @StateFarm, and you know it. Fix it!

[Abe Scarr @abescarr]

More than 2,500 Illinoisans have called on the General Assembly to cut red tape & make instant #solar permitting the statewide standard. 8 more days, let’s get it done #twill

[Abe Scarr @abescarr]

It’s time to remove unnecessary barriers so more Illinoisans can access the benefits of #solar power. @IllinoisPIRG @EnvironmentIL #morerooftopsolarlessredtape https://t.co/ChvcLdCk1r

[Emily Warfield Scarr @emilyscarr]

In a massive victory for Marylanders, the legislature just made groundbreaking changes to utility regulation. By reining in wasteful spending by BGE and other utilities, new consumer protections will save hundreds of millions of dollars.

https://t.co/ylwV4hh1UY

[Abe Scarr @abescarr]

Maryland legislature makes groundbreaking changes to utility regulation, lowering energy costs @MarylandPIRG https://t.co/9BYIi8Mx2x

[Abe Scarr @abescarr]

Regulators rein in Peoples Gas pipe replacement program https://t.co/ZEEo1FiwHp

[Abe Scarr @abescarr]

It's time for a better approach to Peoples Gas pipeline replacement program https://t.co/LweydMDmSJ