Will U.S. Electricity Rates Increase in 2013? Short Answer: Not Likely Over the past several months, electricity rates for U.S. residential customers have shown little fluctuation in many markets across the country and are expected to remain relatively stable for the remainder of the year, thanks to both cheap natural gas...
The Illinois Senate has approved ComEd’s ‘smart grid’ bill, with rate hikes expected to increase in 2014. The bill, which stemmed from a 2011 law passed to modernize the Illinois electric grid, was quickly passed through the Senate at a 44-9 vote. If approved by the House, the number of...
An Illinois Senate panel approved rate increases for Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), amid controversy among customers that claim the utility is taking advantage of them. The bill is now set to go to full Senate vote. If approved, ComEd customers will see rate increases by about 40 cents per month in...
Electricity prices in northern Illinois are set to fall over the summer this year, with utility company Commonwealth Edison introducing a summer relief program....
The Illinois state legislature made a big deal last year about plans to implement new smart grid technologies around the state, including smart meters on many homes and businesses....
