Public Utilities

Citizens Utility Board: CUB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan watchdog group that fights for the rights of customers of investor-owned electric, gas and telecom utilities across Illinois. They operate a free consumer advocacy hotline, run free education and outreach events, challenge rate hikes and advocate for clean, renewable energy. [Website] [IG]


#DemocratizeComEd Campaign: A people-powered campaign for democratically controlled energy in Chicago, fighting for an elected utility board, public control of profits, aggressive renewable energy, fairer rates, and green jobs to maintain the grid. [Website] [IG]