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JULY 18, 2012
Vol. 4 No. 33
Untangling the web of energy supply alternatives Energy forum to educate residents on energy options By Robin Ambrosia Staff Reporter
As a result of an Illinois Commerce Commission decision in December 2010, Illinois residents are able to select their utility company to supply them with electricity and/or gas. The landmark decision has many utility customers asking many questions. What should I know before I do any research? How do I know if a utility company is legitimate? What should I look for in the fine print? Why does my bill still come from Nicor Gas or Comed?
While the decision resulted in more options, many residents are still in the dark regarding the procedure. State Sen. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) is hosting a Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Energy Forum at 7 p.m., Wednesday July 18, at the Downers Grove Village Board Room, 801 Burlington Avenue.The forum is aimed to educate residents on the energy options available to them. Representatives from CUB will be on hand to discuss municipal electric aggregation, energy choices, and much more.Free brochures and refreshments
will be provided. The CUB’s nonprofit, nonpartisan organization maintains a clear mission: to represent the interests of residential utility customers across the state. According to Downers Grove Village Commissioner Bob Barnett, the state of Illinois has authorized many companies to provide electricity to residents of Illinois. More information can be found at www.citizensutilityboard.org. For more information about the forum, please call Sandack’s district office at 630-737-0504.