{"id":26997,"date":"2020-09-04T09:28:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T14:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/electric-copy-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T10:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T16:25:30","slug":"clean-energy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/clean-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean Energy"},"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;Clean Energy Fact Sheets&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_tta_tour color=&#8221;sky&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Renewable Energy&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1598890905690-46cdcadf-73e9&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Renewable Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/fog\/\">Read CUB&#8217;s coverage of the Illinois Commerce Commission&#8217;s Future of Gas proceedings.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Legislation: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/climate-and-equitable-jobs-act\/\"><strong>2021 Climate &amp; Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/future-energy-jobs-act\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>2016 Future Energy Jobs Act<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Heat-Pumps.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heat Pumps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/ilsfa\/\"><strong>Learn how income-qualified consumers can benefit from the Illinois Solar For All Program.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rooftop Solar<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/introduction-to-rooftop-solar\/\"><strong>Introduction to Rooftop Solar<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Illinois Net Metering\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/illinois-net-metering-pre-2025\/\"><strong>For solar\/renewable energy systems installed BEFORE 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/illinois-net-metering-post-2025\/\"><strong>For solar\/renewable energy systems installed AFTER Jan. 1, 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/solar-storage-rebates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Solar and Storage Rebates in Illinois<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/illinoisshines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/March2025-Homeowner-Handbook-Selecting-a-Solar-Company-Green-and-Red-Flags.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Illinois Shines: Selecting a Solar Company: Green and Red Flags<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipa.illinois.gov\/content\/dam\/soi\/en\/web\/ipa\/documents\/20250626-homeowner-handout-illinois-shines-solar-loan-financing-v250626.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Illinois Shines: Solar Loan Financing\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6iTtIEnoauo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Webinar: Navigating Solar Options with CUB\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/blog\/2019\/03\/26\/free-solar-panels\/\"><strong>CUB WatchBlog: No such thing as free solar panels (but they can be affordable!)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Community Solar<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/solar-in-the-community\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solar in the Community:\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>An online center that gives you helpful information about Illinois&#8217; Community Solar program, which allows you to enjoy the benefits of solar power without installing panels at your property. This resource also includes a chart that details Community Solar offers in the Illinois market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Clean Energy Programs CUB Promotes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/switchtogether.com\/en\/solar\/chicagoland\/home\"><strong>Switch Together Chicagoland:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0A program that educates Chicago-area consumers on the benefits of solar power and can help interested participants install solar panels at a discount and save money on their power bills.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaoi.org\/growgeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GrowGeo Chicagoland:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0A program that provides free educational sessions on geothermal heat pump systems and connects interested participants to vetted installers of such systems.<\/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><\/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><\/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;General Efficiency Tips&#8221; 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tab_id=&#8221;1598892693727-69212c13-ca0d&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Electric Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\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\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20210406_YearRoundEnergySavingTips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Year-Round Energy Saving Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/ee_energyreports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Facts on Energy Reports<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/home-energy-assessments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn about home energy audits\u00a0(assessments).<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Gas Efficiency&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1599230709804-19e60a5a-096e&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Gas Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/nicor-ee-programs-2\/\"><strong>Nicor Gas Efficiency Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/peoples-ee-programs\/\"><strong>Peoples Gas Efficiency Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/northshore-ee-programs\/\"><strong>North Shore Efficiency Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/ee_amerenincentives\/\"><strong>Ameren Illinois Efficiency Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Heat-Pumps.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heat Pumps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20210406_YearRoundEnergySavingTips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Year-Round Energy Saving Tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/home-energy-assessments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn about home energy audits\u00a0(assessments).<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;The Smart Grid&#8221; 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tab_id=&#8221;1679691477747-c288fe16-ecd7&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/IGOyPmJX9EaVnKo0S6Cc5Q2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Higher Education Networked Geothermal Guide<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLearn how two schools are using networked geothermal technology to help them cut energy costs by millions of dollars. Could this be right for your school? Order the free guide: &#8220;Networked Geothermal: A Guide for Higher Education Institutions.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/bjRyeYq_SUigGqRJq2TLMw2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Networked Geothermal Guide<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nLearn how a housing development in Texas is using networked geothermal technology to help residents slash their energy bills and their carbon footprint. &#8220;That&#8217;s a pretty darn good feeling,&#8221; said one resident. Order the free guide: &#8220;Community Networked Geothermal: A Case Study for Developers.&#8221;<\/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>\u00a0This\u00a0handbook is filled with shopping tips and details about the key questions you need to ask when considering an electric vehicle.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/J_4aRS89VUKYLO1GBVpUZQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ABCs of EVs series: CUB\u2019s guides on electric vehicles and transportation electrification:<\/a><\/strong><b>\u00a0<\/b>This three-part series describes regulatory considerations and policies to support transportation electrification and discusses ways to quickly and efficiently bring TE benefits to the communities that need them most.<\/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>\u00a0<\/a>(<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/mRUf6xElwkO9Tr0eZ-_uXQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">en Espanol<\/a><\/strong>): 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\u2019re setting up utility service. Don\u2019t forget: renters have utility rights, too!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/1BF4gv4HcEuGHsrmjfZgFw2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CUB\u2019s Guide to Going Green:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Energy efficiency is good for climate change\u00a0and\u00a0your bottom line. In this guide, we lay out our recommendations for making your home more environmentally friendly while lowering your bills.<\/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>\u00a0<\/b>This guide was made for Chicago residents who want to explore switching their heat from gas to electricity. (Not from Chicago? <b><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/bjsyKuiwPE2yopD_Bv-EiQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read our statewide guide.<\/strong><\/a>)<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/citizensutilityboard.salsalabs.org\/betterheat\/index.html\"><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tour][\/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;][vc_column_text]<\/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;Clean Energy Fact Sheets&#8221; 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