It’s almost time to get ready for summer, and for summer electricity bills. This May the Power Smart Pricing team will host workshops to help Illinois households manage their summer electricity costs. Attend a Summer Energy Saving Workshop to get the information you need to enjoy the summer and while keeping your electricity bills under control.

• Get tips on managing your summer electricity usage and costs.
• Discover no-cost and low-cost ways to save energy at home.
• Get advice on how you can protect the environment by using energy efficiently.
• Learn about your electricity pricing options, including strategies for saving energy and money with Power Smart Pricing, an hourly electricity pricing option from the Ameren Illinois Utilities.

Space is limited, so to reserve your seat please RSVP to CNT Energy at 1-877-655-6028 or info@powersmartpricing.org.

Workshop Schedule

Monday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.
Carbondale Civic Center
200 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale

Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m.
O’Fallon Public Safety Facility
285 North Seven Hills Road, O’Fallon

Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.
Lewis and Clark Community College,
Trimpe Advanced Technology Center (TR 141),
5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey

Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m.
Collinsville Public Library
408 W Main St., Collinsville

Monday, May 11, 6:30 p.m.
Champaign Public Library, Robeson Pavilion Room B
200 W. Green St., Champaign

Wednesday, May 13, noon
Urbana City Building
400 S. Vine St., Urbana

Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m.
Bloomington Public Library, Community Room
205 E. Olive St., Bloomington

Thursday, May 14, 6:30 p.m.
Peoria Public Library, 2nd floor meeting room
107 N.E. Monroe St., Peoria

Monday, May 18, 6:30 p .m.
Decatur Public Library
130 N. Franklin St., Decatur

Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.
Quincy Public Library
526 Jersey St, Quincy

Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m.
Galesburg Public Library
40 East Simmons Street, Galesburg

Power Smart Pricing was featured on the Morning Show in WCIA television on Wednesday, March 11. Stephanie Folk from CNT Energy visited the station’s studio in Champaign for a live interview with Morning show host Anne Dill. The interview highlights the benefits of hourly pricing and offers tips to help households decide whether Power Smart Pricing could be right for them. You can watch the segment on the WCIA website at http://illinoishomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=74232.

The Power Smart Pricing program received some attention from the media this week. Stories about the program appeared on the local news on both the ABC and NBC affiliates in Peoria on March 2. The ABC affiliate in Champaign featured Power Smart Pricing in the March 3 local news program. The news stories provided viewers with a good introduction to the program, including information about possible savings and tips on who can benefit from hourly electricity pricing.