Illinois residents were allegedly deceived out of $15 million by alternative electric supplier Residents Energy, leading to a lawsuit by Illinois Attorney General's office. The company allegedly promised low initial rates without disclosing that they were temporary. Some customers' energy costs reportedly tripled. The company also stands accused of violating the Telephone Solicitations Act and using misleading scripts, with salespeople providing false information during calls. Residents Energy, facing 12 charges, each carrying a potential $50,000 penalty, is also active in nine other states besides Illinois.