Free Clinic Aims To Help Residents Save Money On Utility Bills

CHICAGO - The Citizens Utility Board will be at the 19th Ward office in Beverly soon to help neighborhood residents save money on utility bills. A clinic planned by the board in association with 19th Ward Ald. Matt O'Shea is set for 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19 at the ward office located at 10400 S. Western Ave.

A media alert on the meeting says residents should bring copies of their gas, electric and phone bills for a free, one-on-one consultation with one of CUB’s experts.

Information will be provided on:

*How to spot unnecessary charges on natural gas, electric and phone bills.
*Energy efficiency programs and rebates that can help people cut their utility bills.
*Programs such as Peak Time Savings and Hourly Pricing that could save consumers money.
*How to avoid scams from alternative electric and gas suppliers and make the right choices in Illinois’ energy markets.
*CUB services, including its toll-free Consumer Hotline, 1-800-669-5556.

Space is limited, however. To reserve a spot, call the utility board at 312-263-4282 ext. 111 or email events@citizensutilityboard.org using the subject line, "Chicago 3/19".