The Citizens Utility Board is encouraging customers to participate as the commission considers Illinois American Water’s request for an additional $129 million in annual revenue. #water #comment
“It’s hard to believe, but when we pay our monthly bills we are bankrolling utility memberships in trade associations that push the utilities’ anti-consumer agenda,” Mah said. #utilities #lawmakers #consumer
Instead, families across Illinois are still being forced to pay for utility overspending, flawed planning, and corporate missteps they did not cause. #utilities #inflation
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
Despite repeated promises that higher rates would strengthen the grid or improve service, residents are left wondering where their money is really going. #comed