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Mo'nique Smith v. Commonwealth Edison Company - Budget Billing Complaint

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Filed March 16th, 2026
Detected March 17th, 2026
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Summary

The Illinois Commerce Commission has docketed a complaint filed by Mo'nique Smith against Commonwealth Edison Company. The complaint concerns alleged overages in budget billing fees in Homewood, Illinois. This action initiates a formal review of the utility's billing practices.

What changed

This document represents the filing of a new complaint (Case No. P2026-0238) by Mo'nique Smith against Commonwealth Edison Company with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). The complaint specifically alleges overages related to budget billing fees in Homewood, Illinois, and is categorized under Billings and/or Charges. The case is in its initial administrative phase, with an Administrative Law Judge assigned and action pending.

Regulated entities, particularly utility companies operating in Illinois, should be aware of this filing as it pertains to consumer complaints regarding billing practices. While no specific compliance deadline or penalty is mentioned in this initial filing, the ICC's review process could lead to findings that impact Commonwealth Edison Company's operations and potentially set precedents for other utilities regarding budget billing fee structures. Compliance officers should monitor the progress of this case for any potential implications on billing policies and consumer dispute resolution mechanisms.

What to do next

  1. Monitor case P2026-0238 for developments regarding budget billing practices.
  2. Review internal budget billing fee calculations and disclosures for compliance with Illinois PUC regulations.

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Case Details for 26-0238

Filed March 16, 2026 Case Type Complaint - Billings and/or Charges (10-108) Authority Type(s) Electric Case Status Initial - Administrative Law Judge Action Pending Title of Case Mo'nique Smith
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Commonwealth Edison Company Nature of Case Complaint as to overage of budget billing fees in Homewood, Illinois. Entities
- Commonwealth Edison Company
Full docket number: P2026-0238

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Classification

Agency
State PUC
Filed
March 16th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers Energy companies
Geographic scope
State (Illinois)

Taxonomy

Primary area
Consumer Finance
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Utilities Billing Practices

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