Power bills are on the rise across Illinois, but the Citizens’ Utility Board reports that the costs are not due to companies pocketing more money, but rather to data centers.

CUB, an energy watchdog group, reports the utility summer rate from June through September is 10.39 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Jim Chilsen, a spokesman for CUB, says the price of reserve power has skyrocketed, all due to power-hungry data centers.

For those who need assistance with their power bill, CUB recommends consumers visit helpillinoisfamilies.com.