ComEd Keeps Power Affordable and Reliable for Customers, While Delivering Clean Energy Advancements in 2025

Core Insights - ComEd made significant advancements in 2025 to meet the energy needs of over 9 million people in northern Illinois, focusing on renewable energy resources and customer financial assistance programs [1][3][4] Group 1: Reliability and Affordability - ComEd was ranked No. 1 in reliability among similar utilities in a 2025 benchmark study, receiving the ReliabilityOne award for Outstanding Reliability Performance [4] - The average residential electricity cost in ComEd's territory was 15.34 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), remaining 22% below the national average [4] - ComEd connected over 220,000 customers to more than $108 million in financial assistance, including a $10 million Customer Relief Fund [4][5] Group 2: Infrastructure Investments - In 2025, ComEd replaced over 4,700 utility poles and reinforced over 8,400 poles to enhance grid resiliency [9] - ComEd announced a $1 billion multi-year capital investment for transmission upgrades to support economic growth and increase reliability [9] - The grid modernization plan approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission in 2024 created hundreds of new jobs in 2025 [9] Group 3: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - ComEd interconnected over 1.4 GW of distributed energy resources (DER) through more than 2,000 commercial and 75,000 residential solar systems [9][13] - The Energy Efficiency Program surpassed $12 billion in total customer bill savings, providing over $300 million in rebates in 2025 [9] - ComEd funded over 4,000 heat pump installations and completed its 100,000th free energy assessment for small businesses [9] Group 4: Electric Vehicles and Community Engagement - ComEd launched the EV Ambassador program and has distributed over $150 million in EV rebates, with 80% going to low-income customers [10][12] - The company provided educational opportunities to over 350 students in 2025 and awarded $300,000 in scholarships to STEM students [11] - ComEd's community initiatives included nine Powering Lives Resource Fairs, connecting over 2,600 families to support services [11]