The Commission approved a $73 million rate increase for Ameren and $168 million increase for Nicor, which were more than 40% lower than what the utilities had requested. #gas #utilities #ameren
The Chicago City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy met Monday to discuss the Illinois Commerce Commission’s move to allow Peoples to restart its pipe replacement program. #gas
“I’m grateful to Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Senate for their continued support of my leadership at the ICC. Balancing the interests of consumers and Illinois’ utilities is no small feat, particularly amid the state’s changing energy landscape. #icc
The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday approved scaled-back plans submitted by Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois, the electric utilities for northern and southern Illinois, respectively. #grid
The state’s winter weather rule offers peace-of-mind for individuals and families who might otherwise be struggling to stay warm during the coldest months of the year,” said ICC Chairman Doug Scott. #rule
"The ICC's ruling is a step in the right direction--although we never like to see water rates go up for long-suffering Aqua customers,” CUB Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz said. #ratehike
Oral arguments in the ComEd rate case (Docket 24-0181) are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, and the ICC’s final order in the case is expected Dec. 5. #cub #comed
“Whether you are planting a sapling or undertaking a major construction project, homeowners and excavators are required by law to call JULIE at 811 to have utility lines marked before any digging starts,” said Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Doug Scott. #811