by Sean Crawford May. 30, 2011 The Illinois House approved a plan Monday to upgrade the state’s power grid that would also result in higher electric bills. Long negotiations resulted in various changes to the measure as time has gone on, but one thing is for sure: Commonwealth Edison customers and a majority of those [...]
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Com Ed Asking for Too Much, Illinois Attorney General Says – 866-572-2274
June 3rd, 2011
May 26, 2011 (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says a major utility company behind legislation increasing electricity rates “can’t help itself.” Ms. Madigan commented Wednesday that Commonwealth Edison Co. is overburdening ratepayers by asking them to help finance a $3-billion grid modernization project. She says it is particularly insensitive considering the company received [...]
Consumer Advocates Battle ComEd Rate Hikes – 866-572-2274
April 5th, 2011
by: Sally Ho Wednesday March 30th, 2011, 4:04pm The battle over how electric utilities are regulated is heating up in Springfield, even as state regulators consider a $326 million rate increase ComEd requested last year. Consumer advocates say the Energy Infrastructure and Modernization Act (HB 14), sponsored by State Rep. Kevin McCarthy (D-Orland Park), would [...]
Commercial Electricity Prices Worth Checking on a Regular Basis – 866-572-2274
December 10th, 2010
In this economy, it is no great surprise that businesses are looking for ways to cut overhead costs. Energy costs seem to consume a huge chunk of any businesses budget beyond advertising. Most of the suggestions made to companies involve conservation- turn off the lights, change to energy efficient equipment. However, it is rare for businesses [...]



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