Consumer Groups to Fight ComEd's Rate Hikes and Surcharges

ComEd's Proposal Deals $361 Million in Rate Hikes and Possibly Much More in
Surcharges - AARP, Attorney General & CUB Join to Oppose

What:
With ComEd looking to nail consumers with $361 million in rate hikes and
potentially much more in new surcharges, consumer groups are set to wage a
fight. Public hearings on ComEd's proposal will start next week, and AARP,
Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office, Citizen's Utility Board (CUB) and the
Oakbrook Condo Assn., are joining forces tomorrow to oppose the increases and
urge the Illinois Commerce Commission to do the same. The groups are calling
on the public to speak up and make their voice heard.

Who:
Evelyn Gooden, President, Executive Council AARP Illinois
David Kolata, CUB Executive Director
Representative from Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's Office
Jerry Wolin, President, Oak Brook Condo Association

When:
Wednesday, April 2nd
10:00 AM

Where:
Blue Room
James R. Thompson Center, 15th Floor
100 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601

Why:
On top of the $361 million in rate hikes, ComEd is also seeking to implement
several new surcharges, which they would be allowed to increase with minimal
public input. The increases and surcharges will burden ComEd consumers in
tight economic times, where many are already struggling with high utility
costs, and undercut the billion dollar rate relief package won by consumers
last year. If approved, ComEd's proposal will deal a serious blow to thousands
of households, small businesses and older adults living on fixed incomes.

CONTACT:David Irwin, +1-312-458-3621, or Gerardo Cardenas, +1-312-458-3609,
both of AARP

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- March 31/

SOURCE AARP