Gas prices for six of Illinois’ 9 major utilities are elevated, compared with a year ago, led by Liberty Utilities, which is charging a supply price that is about 157 percent higher; MidAmerican Energy, which is charging a price that is about 52 percent higher; and Nicor Gas, with a price about 41 percent higher, according to CUB’s review of September gas prices. Gas prices have been on the rise, with colder-than-normal weather last winter and record gas exports (meaning profit-hungry c...| Citizens Utility Board
Illinois Commerce Commission forums in Springfield and East St. Louis give Ameren customers an opportunity to speak out against their utility’s $131.1 million gas rate-hike request–what would be the fourth rate hike the company has received in less than a decade. The ICC’s forums were requested by Illinois PIRG. One was held in Springfield Wednesday night, Aug. 27, and another was scheduled for East St. Louis Thursday night, Aug. 28. Consumer watchdogs, including PIRG and the Citizens U...| Citizens Utility Board