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May 19, 2025 Chicago Sun-Times: ComEd electric bills set to surge in June
ComEd customers are about to see a big spike in their electric bills.
As the Chicago Sun-Times reported in November, the demand for power from big data centers and a delay in connecting new power sources, such as solar and wind, to the electric grid is resulting in ComEd customers seeing their monthly bills go up $10.60 a month on average.
ComEd customers are about to see a big spike in their electric bills.
As the Chicago Sun-Times reported in November, the demand for power from big data centers and a delay in connecting new power sources, such as solar and wind, to the electric grid is resulting in ComEd customers seeing their monthly bills go up $10.60 a month on average.
May 19, 2025 Chicago Tribune: ComEd customers to see rate increase this summer
ComEd customers may be feeling the heat this summer after a spike in electricity supply charges goes into effect in June, just in time for air conditioning season.
ComEd customers may be feeling the heat this summer after a spike in electricity supply charges goes into effect in June, just in time for air conditioning season.
May 19, 2025 CUB Warns of June 1 Price Spike on ComEd Bills
Commonwealth Edison’s summer price for electricity is set to increase significantly on June 1, but Illinois’ landmark energy law, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), will give consumers some relief, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Monday, citing filings by the utility. CUB urged ComEd to work with customers struggling to afford their bills this summer, and said the elevated price highlights the need for long-term reforms.
Commonwealth Edison’s summer price for electricity is set to increase significantly on June 1, but Illinois’ landmark energy law, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), will give consumers some relief, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Monday, citing filings by the utility. CUB urged ComEd to work with customers struggling to afford their bills this summer, and said the elevated price highlights the need for long-term reforms.
May 9, 2025 CUB Q&A: Why is ComEd’s electricity price spiking?
A record price spike in an electricity “capacity auction” means the supply price for Commonwealth Edison will increase significantly on June 1. ComEd estimates this could cost customers an extra $10.60 per month, on average. Read CUB’s Q&A and visit CUBHelpCenter.com for more information.
A record price spike in an electricity “capacity auction” means the supply price for Commonwealth Edison will increase significantly on June 1. ComEd estimates this could cost customers an extra $10.60 per month, on average. Read CUB’s Q&A and visit CUBHelpCenter.com for more information.
April 7, 2025 CUB Blog: Progress: Maryland legislators pass bill that shines light on utility votes at PJM–Illinois considering similar measure
Maryland legislators have passed a bill that requires utilities to disclose their votes at PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest power grid operator. The same legislation has passed the Delaware Senate unanimously and is currently active in three other states–and CUB hopes to pass similar legislation in Illinois.
Maryland legislators have passed a bill that requires utilities to disclose their votes at PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest power grid operator. The same legislation has passed the Delaware Senate unanimously and is currently active in three other states–and CUB hopes to pass similar legislation in Illinois.