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New era of consumer, climate-oriented utility oversight
For the second time in a month, utility regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday handed down decisions that portend the beginning of a new era of consumer- and climate-focused utility oversight in Illinois.
RELEASE: Microsoft offers extended Windows 10 support, with added cost
PIRG campaign prompts tech giant to provide security updates for longer.
Statement: Peoples Gas attempts to claw back pipe replacement profits
In an attempt to claw back profits made off its failing pipe replacement program, Peoples Gas is asking the Commission to clarify confusion of the utility's own making
Statement: Victory: Regulators rein in Peoples Gas pipe replacement program
Statement of Illinois PIRG director Abe Scarr in response to three major gas utility rate decisions
Day of action: Consumer advocates urge officials to say no to Peoples Gas’ $402M rate hike, yes to clean & affordable buildings ordinance
Members of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) on Thursday flooded an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) meeting and later held a rally outside City Hall to call for cheaper, cleaner ways to heat Chicago homes.
Draft Peoples Gas decision breaks rate hike record by $100 million
In a draft decision released Friday, an administrative law judge granted Peoples Gas a $350 million rate increase, more than $100 million greater than the largest Illinois gas utility rate hike ever before granted.
Broad coalition of groups urges Energy Department to finalize water heater efficiency standards
Consumer, climate, and health advocates called on the U.S. Department of Energy to promptly finalize water heater efficiency standards.
Illinois PIRG calls on regulators to reject ComEd’s $5.1 billion profit grab
In a legal brief filed Tuesday, Illinois PIRG called on regulators to reject ComEd’s proposed $5.1 billion in profits over four years. If the Illinois Commerce Commission adopts Illinois PIRG’s recommendations, combined with those made by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, it would save customers $3.7 billion over those four years.
Release: New consumer guide warns against use of ‘medical credit cards’
Payment method can worsen financial burden on patients already struggling to pay for health care
Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.