Amid an electricity price spike sparked by unprecedented power demand, CUB joined other advocates to urge the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act (SB25) in the October veto session. The legislation would implement a number of reforms to help reduce power prices and lower consumers’ utility bills in the long run. “Illinoisans are hurting from electricity price spikes – we call on state leaders to act and protect consumers by getting the ...| Citizens Utility Board
In July, Congress passed H.R. 1, the federal budget reconciliation bill. Unfortunately, the sweeping legislation eliminates a series of clean energy tax credits. That includes two tax credits that have helped consumers significantly reduce home energy costs through solar power and energy efficiency upgrades. This Q&A gives you the details. What credits are being eliminated? Several, but CUB will focus on two that have been popular among consumers we talk to. These tax credits, which were ...| Citizens Utility Board