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Easy online price shopping for electricity, as consumer options expand
Choices continue to expand for customers switch to a different electric company. And it’s easier than ever to compare options, with a new website unveiled today, PlugInIllinois.org. For years,...
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How smart grid supporters are trying to sway Quinn
Backers of “smart grid” technology are working to get Governor Pat Quinn’s support. But so far he remains steadfast against a measure that would have power customers footing the bill. Quinn has a...
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Another Legislator Leaves To Lobby
The Illinois House bid their adieu to the latest member of their ranks set to leave for a lobbying gig. Amanda Vinicky reports. It was a heartfelt goodbye for Chicago Democratic State Representative...
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Ameren Gets a New CEO, Cisel Resigns
Ameren Illinois is getting a new leader, following the resignation of CEO Scott Cisel. Ameren announced today that Cisel has left the company. Ameren is a utility giant in Illinois … it supplies...
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Electric Rate Plan Surging Through General Assembly
The Illinois Senate is quickly advancing legislation that will allow Illinois’ main utilities to charge customers more for electricity. Illinois legislators already gave Commonwealth Edison and Ameren...
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Power Suppliers’ Switched On But Honeymoon Is Ending
Illinois residents saved up to $218 million on their electric bills last year thanks to competition in the market. But that’s expected to shift this summer, and a consumer watchdog group is voicing...
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Retroactive Electric Rate Hikes Bill Goes To Governor
Utility giant Commonwealth Edison is on its way to securing a rate hike that will pay for upgrades to the state’s electric grid. Legislators passed the measure in a hurry; it’s only the sixth piece of...
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Natural Gas Companies Next In Rate Hike Pipeline
The natural gas industry is the latest utility to ask legislators for a favor. Ameren, People’s Gas and North Shore Gas want state lawmakers to approve a rate hike. Consumer groups say it’s a...
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