Events › Utility Discounts Info Session

Join us to learn from Legal Action Chicago about Illinois' Low Income Discount Rates (LIDR) programs. Peoples Gas and Comed customers earning up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for up to 83% off of their utility bills. Exact amounts varying by income level and utility.

Learn about the programs' benefits, eligibility criteria, and application process, including: 

• Why utility costs are high and rising: structural issues, rate design, and economic impacts
• Details of each utility's program, including eligibility, benefit levels, and key differences
• How to apply: step-by-step instructions, documentation required, and where to go for help

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.