ALTON — The consumer watchdog group Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, will host a free, online home energy savings workshop to help residents cut their utility costs. Recently-approved consumer protections — such as bill assistance and flexible payment plans — for Illinois utility customers struggling to pay their bills as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis will also be explained.

CUB’s virtual Home Energy Savings Workshop is 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, June 30. Registration is required; visit https://bit.ly/2UT6jIY.

Attendees will learn about:

• New consumer protections during COVID-19 recovery
• Free energy efficiency programs designed to save you money;
• Decoding your gas and electric bills and spotting billing errors;
• Avoiding energy scams
• The latest Illinois energy policies and explain how they will impact your energy choices and service.