CUB utilily bill clinics upcoming in Hoffman Estates, Streamwood

The Citizens Utility Board is hosting two free utility bill clinics to help residents in Hoffman Estates and Streamwood potentially save hundreds of dollars a year.

Attendees should bring copies of their gas, electric and phone bills for free, one-on-one consultations with CUB's experts.

The events are set for: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Hoffman Estates village hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates; and on Nov. 20 at Poplar Creek Main Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood.

The clinics are co-hosted by Cook County Commissioner Kevin B. Morrison, the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability and Elevate Energy. To register, call Morrison's office at (847) 519-7674.

CUB's outreach staff will give consumers information on how to spot unnecessary charges on natural gas, electric and phone bills; energy efficiency programs and rebates that can help people cut their utility bills; programs like Peak Time Savings and Hourly Pricing that can save consumers money; and how to avoid scams from alternative electric and gas suppliers.