Citizens Utility Board

06/19/2026

The CUB office is closed on Friday in observance of Juneteenth Day. Wishing you all a meaningful day.

06/18/2026

Ivonne and Karen from CUB helped Guadalupe, 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 Guadalupe’s daughter, Elizabeth, referring to Ivonne and Karen. “It’s sad how [dishonest alternative suppliers] deceive seniors, especially those of us who don’t speak English. That’s what happened to my mom.” Many thanks to Ivonne and Karen from CUB for the great work! Read the story: https://buff.ly/Tvv8C4B

06/18/2026

Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, 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 to your legislators in favor of the POWER Act: https://buff.ly/4swD7kI

06/18/2026

Send a message to push for the POWER Act to put commonsense guardrails on data centers: https://secure.everyaction.com/sZBTRTdt20GlvA8QRwACXA2

From Capitol News Illinois: Data centers, labor and environmental stakeholders say they’re ready to meet at the negotiating table as soon as possible because uncertainty is holding communities and projects in limbo

06/18/2026

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://buff.ly/VCROWLz Sign petitions here https://buff.ly/AteBpGo and here https://buff.ly/SBrD6hs

06/17/2026

CONSUMER ALERT: Look at your electric bill and make sure you're not overpaying with an alternative supplier. Please read our warning: https://buff.ly/hp47SAP

06/17/2026

Concerned about rising utility prices or online scams?

Join CUB, Alderman Matt O’Shea, Senator Bill Cunningham, and Representative Mary Gill tomorrow for a free webinar on programs designed to save you money and energy.

🕕 June 18, 6–7 p.m.
💻 Online

Register: https://buff.ly/ttSwL2f

06/16/2026

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://buff.ly/PMwwu5K

06/16/2026

Don't miss this great, FREE event: DeKalb Utility Bill Clinic:

Join CUB at the DeKalb Township (2323 S. 4th St., DeKalb, IL 60115) for a free event on how to reduce your utility bills and tap into money-saving, clean energy programs. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to receive a personalized analysis of their bills. Please call 815-758-8282 to register. Thank you, DeKalb Township!

Mark your Calendar for this Wednesday, June 17th, 5:30-7:30 PM.

LOCATION: DeKalb Township, 2323 S. 4th St. in DeKalb
SPECIFICS: Bring your utility bills for expert review and see how you can save money. Call 815-758-8282 to schedule your appointment.

06/16/2026

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 Ald. Matt O'Shea Senator Bill Cunningham and State Rep Mary Gill Don't miss it! Please sign up here: https://buff.ly/smAtEml