Sarah Moskowitz

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Peoples Gas customers begin receiving bill credits under pipe-program settlement

Supports settlement and continued oversight

Chicago households that heat with Peoples Gas will see $56.18 knocked off their November bills. The credits come from a $125 million settlement between the utility and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul over surcharges tied to its pipe-replacement program.

Updated Yesterday

American Water clears a fourth state approval for its Essential Utilities merger

Money Moves

Opposing the merger and the companion rate requests

American Water agreed in October 2025 to buy Essential Utilities in an all-stock deal that would combine two of the largest private water utilities in the United States. On November 6, Illinois regulators became the fourth state commission to approve it.

Updated 3 days ago

Notable Quotes

These bill credits are good news for Peoples Gas customers who have suffered so much financial pain because of the utility's wasteful spending.

from Peoples Gas customers begin receiving bill credits under pipe-program settlement · Updated Yesterday

"Illinois American and Aqua have a long history of consumer complaints about escalating bills and poor service, and our expert testimony shows that there is no reason to believe that the merger will fix these problems."

from American Water clears a fourth state approval for its Essential Utilities merger · Updated 3 days ago