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CUB: Alternative Electric Suppliers Could Save You Money, But Be Cautious
The Citizens Utility Board on Monday released its first-ever report card on the state of Illinois’ electricity competition.
3 ‘Smart Meters’ Have Caused Fires At Customers’ Homes, ComEd Says
The announcement comes two weeks after a Philadelphia utility under the same ownership as ComEd stopped installing smart meters after one of them set fire to a home and 14 other devices overheated.
‘Smart Meter’ Installations Generate Health Concerns In Naperville
A group of Naperville residents says new smart meters being installed in Naperville pose a real health risk. The city says the efficient devices won’t harm anyone.
FedEx Rolls Out All-Electric Delivery Trucks
FedEx has just rolled six all-electric delivery trucks into service in Chicago, and they’ve really been turning heads.
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