1.0Citizens Utility Boardhttps://www.citizensutilityboard.orgrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="LLG7ft1FNf"><a href="https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/blog/2022/09/06/upcoming-cub-events-in-september-2022/">Upcoming CUB events in September 2022</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/blog/2022/09/06/upcoming-cub-events-in-september-2022/embed/#?secret=LLG7ft1FNf" width="600" height="338" title="“Upcoming CUB events in September 2022” — Citizens Utility Board" data-secret="LLG7ft1FNf" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! 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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 – 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.  6:00 – 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’ll 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).  6:00 – 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8: Rate Crisis: The People’s 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.  10:00 a.m. – 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.  10:00 a.m. – 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.  6:00 – 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.  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17: Chicago Mobile City Hall Join CUB at Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia’s 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 […]https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Marina-MCH.png748748