Safer Cleaner Energy
The Peoples Gas pipe replacement program is driving up our bills while failing to achieve its public safety objective. We’re working to fix this troubled program and facilitate the transition to clean energy.
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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
Take Our Power Back Agenda
Illinois PIRG’s 2021 State Legislative Agenda
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Don’t let ComEd have its profit-rich cake and eat it too
The Chicago Tribune ran my OpEd arguing regulators should not approve a huge increase in guaranteed profits for ComEd
A ‘regulatory earthquake’
Our campaign to end the $11 billion Peoples Gas pipe replacement boondoggle
Gas utility rate hike: What does it mean for me?
All four gas utility rate hike requests were reduced, but bills will still go up. Here's what it means for you.
Statement: Peoples Gas attempts to claw back pipe replacement profits
In an attempt to claw back profits made off its failing pipe replacement program, Peoples Gas is asking the Commission to clarify confusion of the utility's own making
Statement: Victory: Regulators rein in Peoples Gas pipe replacement program
Statement of Illinois PIRG director Abe Scarr in response to three major gas utility rate decisions