GrowGeo Chicagoland
GrowGeo Chicagoland has been a non-profit run program connecting residents of northeastern Illinois with education and contractors for geothermal heat pump systems. Save money and energy by switching to the most efficient option for heating and cooling. This program provides free educational sessions and connection to vetted geothermal heat pump installers.
Geothermal Alliance of Illinois
The Geothermal Alliance of Illinois (GAOI) is a statewide trade association for the geothermal heat pump industry in Illinois. GAOI was formed in 2008 and today provides training and certification programs for contractors and technicians in support of the industry. GAOI also works to educate consumers on energy efficient and renewable energy with geothermal, which is the most efficient heating and cooling technology available and know today.
Citizens Utility Board of Illinois
When the Illinois General Assembly created Citizens Utility Board (CUB) in 1983, it gave the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization a clear mission: to represent the interests of residential utility customers across the state. Since its inception in 1984, CUB has been working for lower rates and better service from the state’s investor-owned electric, gas and telecom companies. CUB has saved consumers more than $20 billion by blocking rate hikes and winning consumer refunds.
CUB challenges utility rate increases, appeals unfair regulatory decisions in the courts and fights for rate reductions and refunds. CUB also promotes tougher consumer protection laws in the state legislature, publishes consumer-friendly information and holds hundreds of educational events each year. The watchdog operates a consumer hotline (1-800-669-5556) that provides assistance to consumers who have encountered issues with their utilities.
