Support the Illinois Transparency Act
Illinois consumers have no idea that their electric, gas, and water bills cover tens of millions of dollars in self-serving utility expenses that have zero consumer benefit but advance the agendas of Illinois utilities and increase their political power.
Now is your chance to make your voice heard by contacting your Illinois State Representative and Senator to voice support for the Utility Transparency Act (HB4781)(SB3497).
The Citizen Utility Board estimates the Illinois legislation could, for the average year, save ratepayers across Illinois $40 million, based on documents the utilities filed with their most recent rate cases.
We can stop the practices of utilities from charging bill payers for,
Hiring outside lawyers and witnesses to raise rates
Paying for memberships in trade associations to lobby against the interests of ratepayers
Purchasing insurance to protect shareholders from potential losses
Buying goodwill advertising to enhance the utility’s image to the financial benefit of shareholders
The Illinois Transparency Act would make utility bills more affordable for bill payers while moving expenses to enhance their profits away from consumers and back to Illinois utilities and their shareholders.
Thank you for your continued advocacy,
350 Chicago
