{"id":35297,"date":"2022-09-06T12:01:30","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T17:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/?p=35297"},"modified":"2022-09-06T12:04:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T17:04:00","slug":"upcoming-cub-events-in-september-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/blog\/2022\/09\/06\/upcoming-cub-events-in-september-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming CUB events in September 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we get closer to the winter heating season, it\u2019s time to start thinking of cooler weather and preparing your home for it. <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35294 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Marina-MCH-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Marina-MCH-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Marina-MCH-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Marina-MCH-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Marina-MCH-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Marina-MCH.png 748w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below you will find a jam-packed schedule of free CUB <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">events this month that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can help you improve energy efficiency at home and protect your bottom line. We hope to see you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6:00 &#8211; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6: Understanding Cable and Reducing Robocalls with CUB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join CUB and the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fossilridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fossil Ridge Library<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">386 W Kennedy Rd, Braidwood, IL 60408<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) for an in-person presentation on your cable options and reducing robocalls. During this event, a CUB representative will discuss ways to cut your cable costs and t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he different choices in the TV market. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fossilridge.evanced.info\/signup\/EventDetails?EventId=509&amp;backTo=Calendar&amp;startDate=2022\/09\/01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here.<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6:00 &#8211; 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7: City of Chicago Solar Power Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about going solar? Join us for an in-person Solar Power Hour where you\u2019ll learn about the basics of solar, its financial implications for a household, and how the Grow Solar Chicagoland group-buy program secures discounts for participants. After the session, you can set up a free, no-obligation site assessment from the competitively selected installer. This event will take place at the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chipublib.org\/locations\/22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coleman Branch<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Chicago Public Library (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">731 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6:00 &#8211; 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8: Rate Crisis: The People\u2019s Energy Teach-in<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ameren customers are noticing that their electric bills have been considerably higher over the summer. This is because of a perfect storm of factors: Prices for fossil fuels like gas are spiking and we have a backlog of new clean energy projects waiting to come online. Join CUB for a virtual teach-in exploring these issues and looking for solutions. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/act.sierraclub.org\/events\/details?formcampaignid=7013q000002JgBzAAK&amp;_gl=1*15r3mv6*_ga*MTk2Nzk0NzM3MC4xNTk5NzgyNDM4*_ga_41DQ5KQCWV*MTY2MTI2NTk4My41NC4xLjE2NjEyNjYwMDMuMC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.155219576.299694787.1661183721-1967947370.1599782438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12: Schaumburg Township Utility Bill Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUB and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schaumburgtownship.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schaumburg Township<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are hosting a free in-person event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13: Utility Bill Clinic with Lansing Public Library<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUB and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lansingpl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lansing Public Library<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2750 Indiana Ave, Lansing, IL 60438<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are hosting a free in-person event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lansingpl.org\/events\/citizens-utility-board-presents-utility-bill-clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6:00 &#8211; 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15: Understanding Cable and Reducing Robocalls with CUB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join CUB and the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddicklibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddick Public Library<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1010 Canal St, Ottawa, IL 61350<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) for an in-person presentation on your cable options and reducing robocalls. During this event, a CUB representative will discuss ways to cut your cable costs and t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he different choices in the TV market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17: Chicago Mobile City Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join CUB at Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia\u2019s Mobile City Hall, where community resources and city departments are brought directly to residents who are unable to commute downtown. CUB will have a table providing information on energy efficiency and your options in the gas and electric markets. This event will take place at Lindblom Park (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6054 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1:00 &#8211; 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20: Navigating Solar Options with CUB\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join CUB and Chicago Ald. Matt O\u2019Shea for an online presentation to learn more about the benefits of Solar for All and community solar, how to access those programs and consumer tips to know before diving in. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_DkduTMd9QjegjE5ktp0ajw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21: Utility Bill Clinic with Villa Park Public Library\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUB and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vppl.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa Park Public Library<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">305 Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are hosting a free in-person event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/villapark.librarycalendar.com\/event\/utility-bill-clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here<\/a>.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>10:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22: Chicago Mobile City Hall\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUB will have a table at this Mobile City Hall event at Independence Park (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3945 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60618<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>5:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 26: Utility Bill Clinic with Frankfort Public Library\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUB and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankfortlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frankfort Public Library<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21119 S Pfeiffer Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are hosting a free in-person event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. Registration is available by 30-minute increments on the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frankfort.librarycalendar.com\/events\/month?age_groups%5B38%5D=38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">library\u2019s online calendar of events<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>11:30 a.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28: Aurora Utility Bill Clinic\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CUB is hosting a free in-person event at the Aurora Public Library &#8211; West Branch (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">233 S Constitution Dr, Aurora, IL 60506<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to advise residents on reducing electric, gas, and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. This event is co-hosted by state Rep. Keith Wheeler and state Sen. Linda Holmes. Please register by calling Rep. Wheeler\u2019s district office at (630) 345-3464 or Sen. Holmes\u2019 office at (630) 820-8650.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6:30 &#8211; 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29: Going Electric: On the Road and In Your Home<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join CUB and the Cook County Department of Environment &amp; Sustainability to discuss beneficial electrification through electric vehicles (EV) and building decarbonization. Learn about the myths and benefits of EVs, solar energy, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and current utility programs designed to help customers save money and energy. The presentation will be followed by a Q&amp;A session. This event will take place at the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhillslibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Hills Public Library<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills, IL 60465<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greenhillslibrary.evanced.info\/signup\/EventDetails?EventId=6776&amp;backTo=Calendar&amp;startDate=2022\/09\/01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we get closer to the winter heating season, it\u2019s time to start thinking of cooler weather and preparing your home for it. Below you will find a jam-packed schedule of free CUB events this month that can help you improve energy efficiency at home and protect your bottom line. We hope to see you! 6:00 &#8211; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 6: Understanding Cable and Reducing Robocalls with CUB Join CUB and the Fossil Ridge Library (386 W Kennedy Rd, Braidwood, IL 60408) for an in-person presentation on your cable options and reducing robocalls. During this event, a CUB representative will discuss ways to cut your cable costs and the different choices in the TV market. Register here.\u00a0 6:00 &#8211; 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7: City of Chicago Solar Power Hour Thinking about going solar? Join us for an in-person Solar Power Hour where you\u2019ll learn about the basics of solar, its financial implications for a household, and how the Grow Solar Chicagoland group-buy program secures discounts for participants. After the session, you can set up a free, no-obligation site assessment from the competitively selected installer. This event will take place at the Coleman Branch of the Chicago Public Library (731 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637).\u00a0 6:00 &#8211; 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8: Rate Crisis: The People\u2019s Energy Teach-in Ameren customers are noticing that their electric bills have been considerably higher over the summer. This is because of a perfect storm of factors: Prices for fossil fuels like gas are spiking and we have a backlog of new clean energy projects waiting to come online. Join CUB for a virtual teach-in exploring these issues and looking for solutions. Register here.\u00a0 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12: Schaumburg Township Utility Bill Clinic CUB and Schaumburg Township (1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169) are hosting a free in-person event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills.\u00a0 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13: Utility Bill Clinic with Lansing Public Library CUB and Lansing Public Library (2750 Indiana Ave, Lansing, IL 60438) are hosting a free in-person event to advise residents on reducing electric, gas and both landline and cellphone bills. Each participant will speak one-on-one with a CUB counselor to review their bills. Register here.\u00a0 6:00 &#8211; 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15: Understanding Cable and Reducing Robocalls with CUB Join CUB and the Reddick Public Library (1010 Canal St, Ottawa, IL 61350) for an in-person presentation on your cable options and reducing robocalls. During this event, a CUB representative will discuss ways to cut your cable costs and the different choices in the TV market.\u00a0 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17: Chicago Mobile City Hall Join CUB at Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia\u2019s Mobile City Hall, where community resources and city departments are brought directly to residents who are unable to commute downtown. CUB will have a table providing information on energy efficiency and your options in the gas and electric markets. 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