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More than 1 million Illinois residents now with a competitive retail electric supplier

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Today, more than 1 million Illinois residents have completed at least one billing cycle with a competitive electricity supplier for the first time in the state’s history. Last year, there were only about 90,000 residents that fit this category. When taking a closer look at the different utility service areas, the amount of customers in [...]

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Residential electricity choice is hot in Illinois

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The landscape is changing for residents interested in exploring their electricity options in Illinois, according to a recent report released by the Office of Retail Marketing Development of the Illinois Commerce Commission. The number of electricity offers available for residents served by ComEd and Ameren in Illinois and the number of alternative retail electricity suppliers [...]

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COMPETE report shows more residents are making an electric choice

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In the past few years, more and more residents and businesses in states with competitive electricity markets have become aware that they can choose an electricity supplier. A recent report released by the COMPETE Coalition has shown that while electric consumption was no greater in 2011 than it was in 2008, the number of customers [...]

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Constellation marks one year of offering electric choice to Illinois residential consumers

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It’s been one year since Constellation Energy began offering Illinois residents an easy way to lower energy costs and embrace green energy by choosing Constellation as their home electricity supplier. Here’s a look at what we’ve been doing in Illinois: – Today, thousands of Illinois homeowners and renters have taken advantage of Constellation’s offers to [...]

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Our presidents and major milestones in the energy industry

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As we honor all past presidents of the United States today, we’d like to pay homage to the accomplishments they have made over the years that have helped shape the energy industry. Here are a few milestones worth noting, including some from our current president. President Barack Obama (2009 –present) – Invested more than $90 [...]

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It’s time to join the Energy Choice revolution in Illinois

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Time is running out my fellow Illinois residents! You can join the energy choice revolution and take advantage of the Constellation Energy 12- or 24-month service plans and reduce home electricity supply rates up to 18 percent in the ComEd service territory and up to 22 percent compared to current rates in the Ameren service [...]

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Almost 200,000 residents in Illinois have shopped for electricity over the last eight months

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Last week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) published the latest electric switching numbers on its site, which shows that, as of Oct. 31, more than 178,000 residential customers have switched to a new electricity provider. Nearly all of these residential customers switched to a retail electric supplier in the last eight months. Customers who are [...]

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New poll reinforces consumer demand for home electricity choice savings in Pennsylvania

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If you could save 10 percent on the electricity generation portion of your utility bill would you consider choosing a new electricity provider? Seventy eight percent of Pennsylvania residents that were recently polled said that they would be likely or somewhat likely to choose a new provider if it meant that they could save; 88 [...]

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Da 1985 Bears finally shuffle to the White House

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After a 25-year delay, the 1986 Football Champion Chicago Bears finally got their White House ceremony earlier this month. As a Proud Partner of the Chicago Bears, Constellation Energy would like to offer the team a belated congratulations. As a lifelong Bears fan, I have fond memories of Hall of Famers Walter Payton, Dan Hampton, [...]

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How to shop wisely for energy

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For homeowners and renters in states that allow residents to choose who they buy their power from, it can feel daunting to make a well-informed decision when it comes to selecting a new electricity supplier. In the wake of legislative changes enabling electricity providers to compete with each other, consumers living in states that allow [...]

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