The Illinois Commerce Commission or ICC announced that several of the state’s utility companies will be extending the moratorium on disconnections for residential customers due to COVID-19.  Nicor Gas, Northshore/Peoples Gas, Illinois American Water, Aqua Illinois, and Utility Services of Illinois have extended disconnections until September 30th. Ameren and ComEd have extended through September 10th. 

Consumer Gas and Liberty Utilities also have a moratorium as well and they will not disconnect until well past September. 13 different utility companies negotiated to come up with a plan to help including holding off disconnection and waiving late payment fees and reconnection fees. 

Chairman Carrie K. Zalewski says that she is encouraging residents who are struggling to set up a deferred payment plan so they don’t lose service when the moratorium is lifted. 

ICC Executive Director Christy George says that “The ICC is continuing to monitor the situation and is working to help residents impacted by COVID-19 from losing access to life-saving utility services.” 

For more information, visit www.icc.illinois.gov/home/covid-19.