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Consumer advocates say customers should not be on the hook for ‘wasteful’ spending by the utilities

The ICC approved a $73 million rate increase for the utility

Environmental and consumer advocates applaud decision for promoting energy affordability

Proposed regulatory decision cuts companies’ requests, but still recommends increasing bills

The hearing is scheduled for the evening of Weds. Aug. 27.

Price hike due to lack of energy supply comes alongside rocky transition to renewable power

Gas utilities seek to increase rates by $7 to $10 per month next year.

The decisions continue a shift at the Illinois Commerce Commission toward tighter regulation of utilities.

With company profits cut, low-income customers are set to receive new discounts.

A public hearing is July 19 in Decatur.