ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program Wins National Award, Highlights Equity-Driven Savings

Event summary

  • ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program received the Stars of Energy Efficiency award from the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) in May 2026.
  • The program delivered $95 million in incentives to low-income customers in 2025, resulting in $62.9 million in lifetime bill savings for participating households.
  • ComEd has saved customers enough electricity to power 12 million homes for one year since launching the program in 2008, avoiding 77 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.
  • The program is part of ComEd’s broader strategy to address rising energy costs, including the Low-Income Discount (LID) program and the Customer Relief Fund.

The big picture

ComEd’s recognition underscores the growing importance of energy efficiency in addressing both rising electricity demand and affordability crises. The program’s focus on low-income communities aligns with broader industry trends toward equity-driven utility portfolios, positioning ComEd as a leader in cost-effective energy solutions. The strategic integration of such programs into ComEd’s broader customer-focused initiatives reflects a shift toward long-term sustainability and resilience in the utility sector.

What we're watching

Program Scalability
Whether ComEd can sustain the pace of its energy efficiency program expansions amid rising electricity demand and affordability challenges.
Regulatory Alignment
How ComEd’s equity-driven initiatives will influence regulatory frameworks and policy support for energy efficiency programs.
Customer Adoption
The pace at which low-income customers adopt energy efficiency solutions, given the program’s focus on affordability and environmental justice.

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