Citizens Utility Board

05/31/2026

Even in this high-priced environment, it is likely that the utility, AMEREN or COM ED, is your best bet for power supply. 

Energy watchdog: Ameren is likely best bet for power rate Link in comments

05/30/2026

Just 2 days before high summer power prices take effect for millions of Illinois electricity customers, CUB Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz was at POWER Act Lobby Day to urge her to legislators to pass reforms to protect consumers from paying energy costs that data centers should pay themselves. Link in bio to urge Springfield to pass the POWER Act.

05/30/2026

Sarah & Scott from CUB are thankful for all the advocates who went to Springfield today for POWER Act Lobby Day. We haven't been able to pass the POWER Act yet, but this problem isn't going away--electric bills will only get higher unless we take decisive action to hold Big Tech and their data centers accountable for their costs. Please urge your legislators to vote for the POWER Act: https://buff.ly/qcI66CR

05/30/2026

CUB is LIVE in Springfield for POWER Act Lobby Day: Working to Make Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share!

05/30/2026

Rallying for the POWER Act! Illinois must hold data centers accountable for their outsized impact on families’ utility bills.⚡️

05/30/2026

We're on the way to Springfield for POWER Act Lobby Day. What is the POWER Act?

It would require data centers to bring their own new clean power if they want firm electric service that won’t be curtailed at times of high demand.

Translated: It would hold Big Tech accountable and make data centers pay their fair share!

The stakes are high: Millions of electricity customers in Illinois face a second consecutive summer of skyrocketing power bills--and a big reason is soaring demand from new and proposed data centers.

WHY should WE pay higher electric bills for wealthy Big Tech Data centers?

Can't make it to Springfield today? That's OK! Link in bio to urge your legislators to support the POWER Act.

IL CleanJobs The Illinois Environmental Council Sierra Club Illinois

05/30/2026

We're on the way to Springfield for POWER Act Lobby Day!

The POWER Act would require data centers to bring their own new clean power if they want firm electric service that won’t be curtailed at times of high demand.

Translated: It would hold Big Tech accountable and make data centers pay their fair share!

The stakes are high: Millions of electricity customers in IL face a second consecutive summer of HIGH power bills--and a big reason is soaring demand from new and proposed data centers.

WHY should WE pay higher electric bills for wealthy Big Tech Data centers? Can't make it to Springfield today? That's OK!

Urge your legislators to support the POWER Act: https://buff.ly/qcI66CR

05/30/2026

Another week working for clean, affordable energy: Ivonne and Grace from CUB's Outreach team participated in Illinois Solar for All's (ILSFA) Grassroots Education Mid-Term Event. As an ILSFA grassroots educator, CUB received packages filled with ILSFA "swag." We can't wait to share the program with the community and hand out these items at events!

05/29/2026

Looking for ways to save money, stay informed, and connect with valuable community resources?

Join us at the Lake Zurich Senior Health Fair, hosted by state Senator Darby Hills, on Monday, June 1. Meet with organizations serving seniors, learn about programs and services available in your community, and stop by CUB's table for tips on lowering your utility bills and saving energy this summer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/2lxY1kF

05/29/2026

Tomorrow in Northbrook!

Join CUB at Northbrook Climate Action Day this Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall.

Explore a community resource fair focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate action. Connect with local organizations and experts, visit the demonstration garden, and discover practical ways to make your home, landscape, and transportation more environmentally friendly.

We hope to see you there!

Learn more:

The Sustainability Commission is excited to celebrate World Environment Day with Northbrook Climate Action Day resource fair! Explore the Village Hall demonstration garden and connect with experts sharing valuable information on sustainability. Meet community partners for practical tips to make your...