Illinois Energy Articles

Pros and Cons of Ameren Illinois 10-Year Modernization Plan
Utility companies across the nation are installing smart meters to help streamline their services for their customers. Sma....
Date: 2012-05-02 12:45:28

Can Your Town Bargain for Lower Electric Supply Bills
Though still a growing trend, some states are enabling their municipality to intervene in utility service pricing. Each stat....
Date: 2012-04-11 14:33:53

ComEd Wants to Increase Rates in Face of Competition
One of the major benefits of energy deregulation is that it increases the amount of competition in the power ind....
Date: 2012-03-15 15:31:48

The Smart Meter May Be Vulnerable to Security Hacks Say Illinois Opponents
Where there's a new development in technology, there is sure to be speculationand concerns. Understandably so, in this....
Date: 2012-02-24 15:58:03

IL Governor Says No to Higher Electric Rates
If you were asked whether or not you wanted to pay higher rates for your electricity, you would probably say no. And if you live in the....
Date: 2011-11-14 11:34:18

Can IL Utilities Offer Upgrade to Prevent Outages
Major utility companies in the state of Illinois want to update their electric system in order to prevent power outages during big storms. However, they are at odds with state authorities and therefore the plan may not move forward. For now, big storms often mean power outages in this state. ....
Date: 2011-09-20 17:56:29

ComEd Power Grid Is Failing
We all understand that when a big storm hits an area there is some chance that our power will go out for a little....
Date: 2011-07-27 10:01:49

Illinois Wants to Hike Electric Rates
If you are a resident of Illinois then you need to perk up and listen to the news. That’s because the major utility providers in the state are planning to try to raise your electricity rates. You are probably already paying more than you need to in order to power your Illinois home so you d....
Date: 2011-04-05 12:50:20