Saturday, November 10, 2012
Customers are encouraged to apply for $4 million in assistance still available.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Veterans Day is on Nov. 12, and with only a couple months remaining in 2012, ComEd is urging its customers, including disabled veterans and deployed active military personnel, to apply for $4 million in assistance funds still available. The money is part of a five-year, $50 million commitment to help ComEd customers struggling to pay their monthly electric bills, and it is a direct result of the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act enacted last fall by Illinois lawmakers. ComEd dedicated $10 million in financial assistance for 2012, and nearly half remains available. To raise customers’ awareness of the assistance funds, ComEd launched an advertising campaign encouraging customers facing financial hardship to apply. The campaign, which …
Monday, July 9, 2012
Commonwealth Edison says fraudulent activities typically increase after major storms and natural disasters.
Information provided by Commonwealth Edison. ComEd is warning customers to be on the alert for scam artists who increase their activity after major storms and other natural disasters. Following the recent storm that knocked out power to more than 300,000 customers, ComEd experienced an increase in calls about two current scams that could cost customers money and valuable personal information. Scammers may call or come to your home. Representatives from ComEd always carry proper identification and never ask customers for cash or personal financial information. Customers can verify if a ComEd worker is in the area or whether a caller is an employee by calling 1-800-EDISON1. Customers can avoid being scammed by taking a few precautions: …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Prizes for the 'Coolest Summer Ever' contest include tickets to Chicago sporting events, museums and theaters, unique animal encounters and a $5,000 donation to your favorite charity.
If you've got a knack for trivia, try your hand at Commonwealth Edison's (ComEd) 'Coolest Summer Ever' sweepstakes and enter to win a number of prizes to make your summer a little more interesting. During the 10-week contest that began Monday, participants can visit ComEd on Facebook and answer questions about Chicago and suburban destinations, energy conservation tips and other assorted trivia, according to a ComEd press release. A different prize will be awarded each of the ten weeks. They include a five-show theater package, White Sox scout seats and a chance to throw out the first pitch at a Cub's game. A private tour of the Adler Planetarium's Doane Observatory and a limo ride to Rockford to see the symphony are among the …
Friday, April 13, 2012
With memories of misery caused by last summer's storms and power outages, the village's president praises the company's new system.
Remember last summer? The power outages, homes flooding because sump pumps lost power, and food spoiling in refrigerators? And no one knew when the power was going to come back on? ComEd announced a plan Wednesday to better work with suburban governments when widespread outages occur. ABC7 reported ComEd plans to set up 17 joint operations centers, or temporary offices, in order to better keep information flowing to municipalities in the event of storms and outages. "After last summer’s severe storms brought widespread devastation and prolonged power outages to our communities, it was clear that we needed a better system to work with ComEd to ensure the timely restoration of critical facilities during a crisis situation," said Wilmette …
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The following is a roundup of the Village of Wilmette's first October trustee meeting.
A Commonwealth Toward Improving ComEd It's as clear as the paper they printed it on. Representatives from 41 north suburban municipalities aren't happy with ComEd's service in 2011, so they're recommending to the state legislature significant “legislative and regulatory actions needed to ensure ComEd...is up to the task during future outage situations.” Earlier: Wilmette Officials Unveil Balanced, Proposed 2012 Budget Led by Wilmette Village President Christopher S. Canning, the Northwest Municipal Conference met Tuesday at the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago to discuss the "white paper" recommendations, as Canning called them. During the meeting Canning reflected what he stated in a recent release: “These recommendations are common …
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The NWMC will host a press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday regarding their concerns.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The above letter was submitted by the Northwest Municipal Conference, a regional association of Illinois governing bodies that represents more than one million residents. Stay tuned to Patch for more on the story. Like your local Patch on Facebook to join the conversation.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Governor's veto spurs Garrett, May, Nekritz and Biss to pursue tighter screws on ComEd.
When ComEd appeared Monday before the Highland Park City Council for the third time since June 27 to address reliability issues, its advocacy for the smart grid legislation--previously prevalent--was missing. One reason the ComEd’s “smart grid” legislation may not have come up is because Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed the bill, which had an estimated cost to ratepayers of $2.6 billion, hours earlier. Lawmakers could override Quinn's veto when they return in late October. Highland Park officials took up the issue later that day during their council meeting. Mayor Nancy Rotering wrote last month in Patch that the hearing, which featured ComEd executives, would be much anticipated in light of the utility's push for Illinois Senate Bill 1652 and its …
Monday, September 12, 2011
The veto arrives after the Illinois State Assembly approved the legislation in May.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
After a summer of big power outages, state reps look for answers.
Dissatisfaction with answers from ComEd at a hearing of the Illinois House Public Utilities Committee Tuesday in Highland Park is causing members of the General Assembly to rethink their support for legislation favored by ComEd. Earlier: ComEd's Legislative Support Evaporates State Rep. Karen May (D-Highland Park) arranged the meeting in the northern suburbs after more than 1.2 million ComEd customers were left without power in the aftermath of storms June 21 and July 11. Twelve members or substitute members of the committee heard ComEd President and Chief Operating Officer Ann Pramaggiore tell a gathering of more than 200 people at the Highland Park Country Club the company was prepared to make changes. Watch the video above.
Village President Chris Canning submitted the follow letter to Illinois House Public Utilities Committee during Tuesday's hearing.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The above letter was submitted by Wilmette Village President Chris Canning during a llinois House Public Utilities Committee hearing in Highland Park Tuesday. State Rep. Karen May (D-Highland Park) arranged the meeting in the northern suburbs after more than 1.2 million ComEd customers were left without power in the aftermath of storms June 21 and July 11. Earlier: Wilmette Family Shares Struggles of Days Without Power Read Patch's coverage of the event and stay tuned for more updates on the issue.
Markdizzle
11:05 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Wow is ComEd really trying to give advice on watching out for scams?? Hold on give me a second so I can stop laughing hysterically. ComEd should probably listen to there own advice and stop sending bills out with random miscellaneous charges that you do not owe. Then when you call them they say its being corrected and then they send you another bill and try to trick you again. If you want to talk… more ›