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Illinois Commerce Commission steps up for natural gas customers

The commission’s decision will put money back into the pockets of ratepayers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Cut recommended to Peoples Gas’ $402M rate increase request, but it’s still a record hike

An administrative law judge has recommended the Illinois Commerce Commission approve rate increases totaling about $350 million.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2023

Peoples Gas rate hike should be slashed by $63 million, consumer watchdogs say

Peoples Gas maintains that most customers’ bills would remain “largely flat” despite the $402 million rate increase they’re asking the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2023

Peoples Gas seeks record $402 million rate hike next year

The utility’s filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission marks its first rate increase proposal since 2014 — but it’s the biggest one the utility has sought, consumer advocates say.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

Last winter’s heating costs were bad. This year could be worse, with Chicago-area gas bills expected to spike another 30%

It may cost hundreds of dollars more to stay warm this winter in Chicago and the suburbs, with rising natural gas prices and ongoing ratepayer-funded repair work projected to raise bills by as much as 30% over last year.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 4, 2022

Peoples profits reach record high

Turnover fell almost 5% during the year, but sales returns hit 3%

Insider UK · Nov 3, 2022

Turn down the dial on rising Peoples Gas costs

Many customers already are struggling to pay their bills. The cost of the pipeline replacement program has ballooned to what looks like some $11 billion by the time the project is expected to be finished in 2048, eight years behind schedule.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2022

Winter isn’t here, but the heat’s already on natural-gas billpayers

Spikes in energy prices point to higher costs to heat homes, while some residents already report increases in their bills.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

Here’s how Peoples Gas should lower customers’ bills

Too many Chicagoans are struggling to pay to heat their homes. Peoples should contribute a hefty chunk of its profits to a customer assistance program and stop spending money so quickly on its effort to upgrade its pipeline distribution network.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022

Gas bills hit Chicagoans hard

Peoples Gas, despite record profits, has the most customers struggling to pay their bills of any Chicago-area utility, with the South Side and West Side hit hardest.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 22, 2022