Support Energy Choices

Subject line: Please support energy legislation that lowers our power bills

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Dear [Legislator Name],

I’m writing as your constituent to ask you to support energy legislation that lowers utility costs for Illinois families and businesses.

Right now, energy prices are rising fast. My household — and many others — are feeling the strain. ComEd customers saw their bills increase by over $10 on June 1, and Ameren customers saw increases as high as $46. That’s not sustainable.

One of the smartest solutions is to build energy storage. Studies from the Illinois Power Agency and other experts show that battery storage is the fastest and most cost-effective way to lower energy bills — potentially saving customers up to $20.54 per month by 2035.

These programs wouldn’t cost ratepayers anything up front. And once projects come online, the savings would more than offset the costs — putting real money back in people’s pockets.

Lawmakers ran out of time last session before passing this legislation. I’m urging you to make this a top priority when you return to Springfield.

Illinois families like mine are counting on it.

Sincerely,