Illinois

The Illinois Commerce Commision announces new electricity prices for utilities ComEd and Ameren

ComEd increases its electricity prices to 7.5 cents,  while Ameren decreases its prices slightly to 4.6 cents. Illinois Commerce Commission Contact: Beth Bosch The Illinois Commerce Commission has posted updated “Price to Compare” information for ComEd and Ameren Illinois residential customers at its consumer education website PluginIllinois.org.  With the wide variety of electric supply choices…

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Illinois leads nation in renewable energy, according to report

The state of Illinois has taken the lead in renewable energy consumption… The Daily Illini Written by Eleanor Black A newly released report states that Illinois is leading the nation in renewable energy use, with 91 communities, including Champaign County and Urbana, achieving 100 percent renewable electricity. The report, titled “Leading from the Middle: How…

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New report: Illinois electric deregulation saved $37 billion

A report completed by four private stakeholders found that electric deregulation has resulted in major savings for consumers in Illinois.   The Southern Illinoisan Written by John O’Connor SPRINGFIELD — Electric deregulation has saved Illinois customers as much as $37 billion over the past 16 years, a report released Monday said. Commissioned by four business…

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