ComEd's bribery and corruption cost its customers millions. We're calling for restitution, restored oversight, and reforms to ensure they can't do it again.
ComEd's bribery and corruption cost its customers millions. We're calling for restitution, restored oversight, and reforms to ensure they can't do it again.
Consumer Protection
Illinois energy bill fails to stand up for consumers; maintains pro-utility status quo
The Illinois Assembly has passed a sweeping energy bill that extends "formula rate" policies, which guarantee utility profits. The legislation dismisses key reforms that Illinois PIRG, other consumer advocates, and even Gov. J.B. Pritzker have called for, such as limitations on utility bill surcharges.
Transportation
Proposed federal Clean Car standards are a step toward cleaner air
The Biden administration has announced plans to strengthen fuel economy and emissions standards for vehicles, despite industry lobbyists' push for weaker emissions rules. The transportation sector is America's No. 1 source of greenhouse gas pollution, which continues to threaten public health and contribute to global warming.
Consumer Protection
Chicagoans continue to pick up the tab for failing Peoples Gas program
Peoples Gas, a gas utility subsidiary in Chicago, continues to mismanage its pipe replacement project, and its customers are still picking up the financial slack. Illinois PIRG is calling on the company to take responsibility for the project's shortcomings and end the utility bill surcharges.
Green Scissors
Cutting wasteful handouts to special interests that prop up polluting industries related to these categories will reduce pollution and free up money that can be spent on modern infrastructure investments.
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News & Research
Blog Post
Every year, Amazon destroys unsold and returned products by the millions. It's the pinnacle of unnecessary waste, and it has to stop.
Blog Post
Shareholders press these leading Right to Repair opponents to explain themselves as regulatory pressure mounts
Blog Post
Celebrating my favorite government mascot’s 50th birthday by sharing the zero-waste tips I have made a part of my life.
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Coronavirus update
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve taken steps for all of our staff to work remotely for safety reasons. But rest assured, we’ll keep advocating for you as we work for a healthier, safer world.
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