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 [...]
ComEd: 99 Percent of Customers Restored After Tuesday’s Blizzard – 866-572-2274
February 4th, 2011
CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Working round-the-clock, ComEd crews have restored power to virtually all 190,000 customers affected by the historic blizzard that blew through northern Illinois. The blizzard packed the third highest snowfall in Chicago’s history. Battling icy roads, deep snow and road closures, crews were able to restore power to 90 percent [...]
ComEd to Renew Push For Automatic Rate Hikes – 866-572-2274
January 30th, 2011
By: Julie Wernau Posted Jan. 14 at 4:19 p.m. Commonwealth Edison Co. is pushing for legislation that would increase gas and electric bills according to a formula, rather than through the more complicated regulatory process used today. The company said a more streamlined regulatory process would allow it to quickly and predictably recoup investments aimed [...]
Illinois Gas Customers Can Earn Rebates, Reduce Energy Bills and Lower Energy Consumption With Programs From Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas – 866-572-2274
January 30th, 2011
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Gas customers throughout northern Illinois can now save money, lower their gas bills and reduce their carbon footprint with the help of energy efficiency programs from Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas. With the winter heating season upon us, now is the time for residential and [...]
Illinois Commerce Commission Move Opens State To More Electric Utilities – 866-572-2274
January 29th, 2011
By Julie Wernau Posted Tuesday at 3:47 p.m. This time last year, Chicagoans had just one choice when it came to their electricity supplier: Commonwealth Edison. As of this week, they have four choices and could see more, thanks in part to a recent Illinois Commerce Commission decision that allows alternative electric suppliers to bill [...]
Electricity Supply Choice Can Put Dollars Into Consumers Pocket – 866-572-2274
January 29th, 2011
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — For years now, TV news shows, magazines, and financial gurus have been suggesting ways for consumers to cut back on purchases to save money. At the top of the money saving lists are “cut out your morning coffee” and “brown bag your lunch.” Now, thanks to continuing deregulation [...]
Illinois Commercial Electricity Prices 12-month and 24-month Fixed Rates effective 01/18/11 – 866-572-2274
December 10th, 2010
IL Commercial XXXXXXXX Fixed 24 $0.0646 1/18/2011 IL Commercial XXXXXXXX Fixed 12 $0.0673 1/18/2011



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