Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) offers a way people can keep their homes and businesses cool while lowering the energy impact summertime electric rates.
ICC suggests contacting your utility about programs to reduce energy usage during peak hours, installing a programmable thermostat to control the temperature overnight, scheduling regular AC maintenance visits and replacing filters regularly, closing curtains and other window treatments to block the sun. Using ceiling or box fans to keep cool, and caulking or adding weather strips around doors and windows to seal any leaks.
Citizens can visit the ICC’s Utility Energy Assistance webpage, Citizen’s Utility Board’s Help Center, Ameren Payment Assistance, or ComEd Payment Assistance to learn more about bill assistance options.
