{"id":26869,"date":"2020-08-31T11:19:49","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T16:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:53:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:53:26","slug":"electric","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Electric Fact Sheets&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Electric Rates <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> (October 2025 &#8211; May 2026)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>ComEd<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9.689<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a2 <\/span>per kilowatt-hour (kWh) (Appears as 0.09689 on your bill.)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note: <\/strong><\/span>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/welcome-cubs-help-center\/\"><strong>CUBHelpCenter.com<\/strong><\/a> to find out why this price is about 50 percent higher than last October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ameren Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.402\u00a2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for up to 800 kWh of usage. (Appears as 0.08402 on your bill.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.483\u00a2 per kWh for all electricity usage beyond 800 kWh. (Appears as 0.07483 on your bill.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note: <\/strong><\/span>This is a significant decrease in price from the summer. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/welcome-cubs-help-center\/\"><strong>CUBHelpCenter.com<\/strong><\/a> to learn why Ameren&#8217;s price skyrocketed last summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MidAmerican<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.705\u00a2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for up to 1,000 kWh of usage. (Appears as 0.02705 on your bill.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.878\u00a2 per kWh for all electricity usage beyond 1,000 kWh. (Appears as 0.00878 on your bill.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note: <a href=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/14119939\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See historical electricity prices here<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/vc_cta][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Sign up for Email Alerts&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;emailHeading1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1713471535416{padding-top: -25px !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;emailSignupForm1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"ngp-form\" data-form-url=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/v1\/Forms\/hznc2ZO-50a2tfTsLNSGCQ2\" data-custom-css=\"https:\/\/nvlupin.blob.core.windows.net\/designs\/CustomStylesheet_1e52b0ad2f831fec7a1c8305f1c28bf21c5f0a5520866bcf2b47cb0ed443ae59.css\" data-fastaction-endpoint=\"https:\/\/fastaction.ngpvan.com\" data-inline-errors=\"true\" data-fastaction-nologin=\"true\" data-databag-endpoint=\"https:\/\/profile.ngpvan.com\" data-databag=\"everybody\" data-mobile-autofocus=\"false\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Electric Fact Sheets&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Electric Rates <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong> (October 2025 &#8211; May 2026)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>ComEd<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9.689<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a2 <\/span>per kilowatt-hour (kWh) (Appears as 0.09689 on your bill.)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note: <\/strong><\/span>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/welcome-cubs-help-center\/\"><strong>CUBHelpCenter.com<\/strong><\/a> to find out why this price is about 47 percent higher than last October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ameren Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.402\u00a2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for up to 800 kWh of usage. (Appears as 0.08402 on your bill.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.483\u00a2 per kWh for all electricity usage beyond 800 kWh. (Appears as 0.07483 on your bill.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note: <\/strong><\/span>This is a significant decrease in price from the summer. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/welcome-cubs-help-center\/\"><strong>CUBHelpCenter.com<\/strong><\/a> to learn why Ameren&#8217;s price skyrocketed last summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MidAmerican<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.705\u00a2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for up to 1,000 kWh of usage. (Appears as 0.02705 on your bill.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.878\u00a2 per kWh for all electricity usage beyond 1,000 kWh. (Appears as 0.00878 on your bill.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note: <a href=\"https:\/\/public.flourish.studio\/visualisation\/14119939\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See historical electric prices here<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/vc_cta][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tour color=&#8221;sky&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Electric Bill Basics&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598890905690-46cdcadf-73e9&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Electric Bill Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The PJM power grid operator can have a major impact on ComEd bills. Learn more about CUB&#8217;s advocacy work at PJM, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forabettergrid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ForABetterGrid.org<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric_makingsense\/\"><strong>Making Sense of Your Electric Bill<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Reading-Your-Meter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reading Your Meter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric_renterchecklist\/\"><strong>Utility Check List for Renters<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric_budgetbilling\/\"><strong>Understanding Your Budget-Billing Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/maintenance-plans\/\">Maintenance Plans<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Illinois-Commerce-Commission.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the Illinois Commerce Commission<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Municipal-Co-op-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Facts on Municipal and Cooperative Utilities<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Choosing Another Supplier&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598890905639-c21914cf-cc44&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Choosing Another Supplier<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electriccompetitioncomed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CUB Facts on Alternative Electric Suppliers (ComEd customers)<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>See a list of alternative supplier offers in ComEd territory at <a href=\"https:\/\/plugin.illinois.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PlugIn.Illinois.gov<\/strong><\/a>, the state of Illinois&#8217; electric choice resource.<\/li>\n<li>Infographic: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Alt-Electric-Supplier-Eng.png\">Are you with an alternative supplier?<\/a><\/strong> (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Alt-Electric-Supplier-Spa-1.png\">Spanish<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0version)<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vikUXVLVrCA&amp;t=15s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Watch:<\/span> Are You Overpaying for Electricity with an Alternative Supplier? (ComEd)<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electriccompetitionameren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CUB Facts on Alternative Electric Suppliers (Ameren customers)<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>See a list of alternative supplier offers in Ameren territory at <a href=\"https:\/\/plugin.illinois.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PlugIn.Illinois.gov<\/strong><\/a>, the state of Illinois&#8217; electric choice resource.<\/li>\n<li>Infographic: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Alt-Electric-Supplier-Eng.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are you with an alternative supplier?<\/a><\/strong> (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Alt-Electric-Supplier-Spa-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0version)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SLsns0JZOAw&amp;t=20s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Watch:<\/span> Are You Overpaying for Electricity with an Alternative Supplier? (Ameren)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric_municipalaggregation\/\"><strong>Community Power (Municipal Aggregation) Deals\u00a0<\/strong><\/a> (See a list of Municipal Aggregation deals at <a href=\"https:\/\/plugin.illinois.gov\/municipal-aggregation\/municipal-aggregation-list.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PlugIn.Illinois.gov<\/strong><\/a>, the state of Illinois&#8217; electric choice resource.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/renewable-energy-certificates-recs\/\"><strong>CUB&#8217;s Guide to Renewable Energy Plans<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Infographic in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Greenwashing-Eng.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Greenwashing-Spa-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Greenwashing-Pol.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polish<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/the-heat-act\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The HEAT Act: a breakdown<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Special Pricing Programs&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598892668074-ff1a2ede-6164&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Alternative Pricing Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ComEd Customers<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric_peaktimesavings\/\"><strong>Peak Time Savings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/comed-hourly-pricing-program\/\"><strong>Hourly Pricing<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Infographics in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Real-Time-Pricing-Eng-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Real-Time-Pricing-Spa-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Real-Time-Pricing-Pol.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polish<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/comed-central-ac-cycling-program\/\">Central AC Cycling Program<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ameren Customers<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric_amerenpeaktime\/\"><strong>Peak Time Rewards<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/ameren-power-smart-pricing\/\"><strong>Power Smart Pricing<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Infographics in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Real-Time-Pricing-Eng-1.png\">English<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Real-Time-Pricing-Spa-1.png\">Spanish<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Real-Time-Pricing-Pol.png\">Polish<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interested in Solar? <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/illinois-net-metering\/\"><strong>Illinois Net Metering<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Energy Efficiency&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598892693727-69212c13-ca0d&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Energy Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/vubc-form-cub-website-social\/\">CUB&#8217;s free Virtual Utility Bill Consultation<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/espanol\/vubc-form-cub-web-social-espanol\/\">This service is also available in Spanish.<\/a>)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x-qenzdzPgU&amp;t=220s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Energy Savings Webinar<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/energy-efficiency-programs-comed-customers\/\"><strong>ComEd Energy Efficiency Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/ee_amerenincentives\/\"><strong>Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/ee_efficientlighting\/\"><strong>Choosing Energy Efficient Lighting<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(Infographics in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LEDs-Eng-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LEDs-Spa-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LEDs-Pol.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polish<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/smart-thermostats\/\">Smart Thermostats<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/ee_energyreports\/\">The Facts on Energy Reports<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/illinois-home-weatherization-assistance-program-ihwap\/\"><strong>Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/historic-chicago-bungalow-associations-energy-savers-program\/\"><strong>Chicago Bungalow Association Energy Savers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/ee_federalstateincentives\/\">Federal\/State Incentives<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Smart Grid&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598893005850-7ad3ebe8-904d&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The Smart Grid<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/facts-smart-meters\/\"><strong>The Facts on Smart Meters<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/smart-grid-need-know\/\"><strong>Smart Grid: What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Need Help Paying Your Utility Bills?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598893005850-7ad3ebe8-905d&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Need Help Paying Your Utility Bills?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/dceo\/communityservices\/utilitybillassistance\/pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).<\/strong><\/a> Administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, LIHEAP is designed to help eligible low-income households pay for winter energy service. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/learn-about-liheap\/\">Read CUB&#8217;s fact sheet<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/blog\/2024\/09\/05\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-applying-for-liheap\/\"><strong>step-by-step blog.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.comed.com\/assistance\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ComEd Smart Assistance Manager (SAM)<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comed.com\/MyAccount\/CustomerSupport\/Pages\/PaymentAssistance.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ComEd Payment Assistance<\/strong><\/a>: ComEd\u2019s programs provide financial assistance on electric bills for qualified customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"bluebold\" href=\"https:\/\/warmneighborscoolfriends.com\/?page_id=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Warm Neighbors Cool Friends.<\/a> <\/strong>This Ameren program provides year-round energy bill payment assistance and home weatherization to make harsh winters and hot summers bearable. Eligible households can receive up to $350 to help pay for energy costs ($350 during the heating season and $200 during the cooling season.)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"bluebold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ameren.com\/illinois\/csc\/payments-and-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ameren Payment Assistance.<\/a><\/strong> Ameren Illinois offers several forms of financial assistance, including short-term, one-time payment extensions and fixed monthly payment agreements to settle past balances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Electric Guides&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598893278253-35d5176f-a79d&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1635531503969{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Electric Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/QSPOnh1n0k-9bx6Ll33AWA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CUB\u2019s Gas &amp; Electric Guide: A handbook for residential gas and electric customers in Illinois:<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide is the result of years of research and writing by CUB staffers who have become experts on state regulations and utility tariffs. From applying for utility service to disconnection of service, this guide offers an in-depth overview of gas and electric utilities in Illinois. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/1BF4gv4HcEuGHsrmjfZgFw2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CUB&#8217;s Guide to Going Green:<\/strong><\/a> <strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy efficiency is good for climate change <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your bottom line. In this guide, we lay out our recommendations for making your home more environmentally friendly while lowering your bills. <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/bRlkRHfYo06c7mnAfCb9eA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electric Utility Performance: A State-By-State Data Review, Second Edition<\/a>:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">examines how all 50 states (&amp; the District of Columbia) rank on three key customer priorities: electric affordability, reliability and environmental responsibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/g-c5G4IIJU2ieXKsKtqzqA2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CUB\u2019s Better Heat Guide: Steps to a Cheaper, Cleaner Way to Heat Our Homes in Chicago:<\/a><\/strong><b> <\/b>This <b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide was made for Chicago residents who want to explore switching their heat from gas to electricity. (Not from Chicago? <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/bjsyKuiwPE2yopD_Bv-EiQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read our statewide guide.<\/strong><\/a>)<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/citizensutilityboard.salsalabs.org\/betterheat\/index.html\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/NU0wwDiEp0ir0O3-sW-tcg2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CUB\u2019s Electric Vehicle Buyer\u2019s Handbook:<\/a><\/strong> This <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">handbook is filled with shopping tips and details about the key questions you need to ask when considering an electric vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/mAEjQlKl1k-2UfFdwSlQDQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>A Renter\u2019s Utility Guide: Go Green, Cut Costs and Learn Your Rights<\/strong> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/mRUf6xElwkO9Tr0eZ-_uXQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">en Espanol<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">): This publication is filled with tips on saving energy and info on solar and other green programs for renters, and it lists the details to consider when you&#8217;re setting up utility service. 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Note: See historical electric prices here.[\/vc_cta][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;24px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tour color=&#8221;sky&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Electric Bill Basics&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598890905690-46cdcadf-73e9&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Electric Bill Basics The PJM power grid operator can have a major impact on ComEd bills. 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(ComEd) CUB Facts on Alternative Electric Suppliers (Ameren customers) See a list of alternative supplier offers in Ameren territory at PlugIn.Illinois.gov, the state of Illinois&#8217; electric choice resource. Infographic: Are you with an alternative supplier? (Spanish\u00a0version) Watch: Are You Overpaying for Electricity with an Alternative Supplier? (Ameren) Community Power (Municipal Aggregation) Deals\u00a0 (See a list of Municipal Aggregation deals at PlugIn.Illinois.gov, the state of Illinois&#8217; electric choice resource.) 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