Illinois PIRG 2024 Legislative Agenda
Illinois PIRG works to create a healthier, safer, more secure future for all Illinoisians. Here are the problems we are working to solve in 2023.
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Standing up to utilities and for consumers for 50 years.
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Illinois to investigate the future of gas
Regulators launch investigation into Peoples Gas pipe replacement program
Mayor Johnson introduces Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance
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Formula rate profit guarantees and how they threaten Illinois’ energy goals
Formula rates are dead, long live guaranteed profits
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Illinois PIRG to regulators: Reject Peoples Gas’ request to increase record-breaking rate hike by nearly $8M
In a legal brief filed Wednesday, the consumer group argues that Peoples Gas should continue to address bonafide emergencies and finish in-progress projects in its paused pipe replacement program, but that the commission should not authorize related increases to customer bills until the Chicago gas utility does more to justify this work in its next rate hike request.
Peoples Gas rate hike rehearing
Utility regulators granted Peoples Gas a limited rehearing to determine if any pipe replacement program spending should be restored while under investigation.
Easy ways to lower your gas bill
Steps you can take to lower your gas bill, reduce your gas use, and make your home more energy efficient for all seasons.
No more automatic increases to your gas bill
Rider QIP, a state law that allowed gas utilities to increase customer bills with a monthly surcharge, has finally come to an end. But the fight is not over yet.
December gas rates are higher
December was the first month new rates went into effect after the four major gas rate hikes. This is why your bill may be more expensive.