| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 28, 2026, 1:02 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 28, 2026, 1:02 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/10/27/peoples-gas-president-proposed-rate-hike-modernization-plans-it-about-safety-reliability |
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A rate hike proposed by Peoples Gas is sparking debate over affordable energy
and the necessity of replacing century-old iron pipes in Chicago.
The utility company’s current $144 million proposed hike has received pushback
by consumer advocates who claim that number could go far lower to achieve th...