Blacks In Green and Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, along with partners, draft People’s Utility Rate Relief Bill in Illinois

The People’s Utility Rate Relief Act [PURR] - House Bill 2172 / Senate Bill 1775 was created to make the right adjustments in the regulation of utility companies so consumers have a fairer shot.

The Bill will help protect Illinois’ financially struggling families from the increasing threat of losing essential utility service each month by making bills more affordable and creating stronger protections against disconnection. Illinois families deserve affordable utility bills and safety from service disconnection.

The Bill proposes revisions to the utility and regulatory framework surrounding four key issues: Cost, Accessibility, Health & Safety, & Impact. This Bill one-pager describes the issue, consequence, and proposed solution for each of these four issues.