ComEd Electricity Rates and Plans

Commonwealth Edison, commonly known as ComEd, is an electric utility company that provides electricity to almost four million customers in the state of Illinois. ComEd is headquartered in Chicago and is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation. The company was founded in 1907 and has since then grown to become the largest electric utility company in Illinois. ComEd operates a vast network of power generation facilities, transmission lines, and distribution systems across the state to ensure reliable and affordable electricity for its customers. The company is committed to providing sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions to its customers, and has invested heavily in renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.

Phone

Phone

1-800-334-7661

Website

Website

comed.com

ComEd Energy Sources

ComEd's energy comes from nuclear, natural gas, wind, and coal. Nuclear is the largest source of electricity, providing 70% of ComEd's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 12%. Wind provides 11% of ComEd's electricity. Coal provides 7% of ComEd's electricity.

70%

Nuclear

12%

Natural Gas

11%

Wind

7%

Coal

ComEd Rates

The average electricity rate for ComEd customers is 13.49 cents/kWh. ComEd has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed
BES - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed10¢ to 10¢
Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Retail Delivery Service-Unbundled)Fixed
Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Retail Delivery Service-Unbundled)Fixed
BES - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed11¢ to 12¢
BES - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed12¢ to 13¢
Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Retail Delivery Service-Unbundled)Fixed
RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed
RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed
Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Retail Delivery Service)Fixed
RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery ClassFixed
BESH- Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Unbundled)Fixed
BESH- Residential Single Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Unbundled)Fixed
BESH- Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Unbundled)Fixed
BESH- Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class(Unbundled)Fixed

ComEd Electricity Plans

The price to compare for ComEd is 6.87¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.

ProviderPlanRate Per kWhPlan Length
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 12

cheapestcheapest 12 monthsmost popular
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7.79¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Direct Energy

Live Brighter™ 18

cheapest 13+ months
7.89¢18 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

36 Month Home Power Plan

7.99¢36 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Home Power Plan

8.19¢12 monthsChoose Plan
Constellation Energy

12 Month Green Home Power Plan

cheapest renewable
8.49¢12 monthsChoose Plan

ComEd Reliability

In 2021, the average ComEd customer lost electricity one time for a duration of 132 minutes. In total, the average ComEd customer had their electricity out for about 102 minutes during the whole year.

ComEd Incentives

ComEd can help you upgrade appliances and smart devices in your home.

incentivesavingsutility 
Light BulbsUp to $3.00. This product is only for Income Eligible customers.ComEdSee Details
Clothes Washers$40ComEdSee Details
Refrigerators (purchase)$50ComEdSee Details
Smart Thermostats$75ComEdSee Details
Clothes Dryers$40ComEdSee Details
Clothes Washers$50ComEdSee Details
Room Air Conditioning (purchase)$50ComEdSee Details

Netmetering

Non-competitive customers: Credited to customer's next bill as a kWh credit at the retail rate; granted to utility at end of a 12-month billing cycle Competitive customers: Credited to customer's next bill as a kWh credit at electricity provider's avoided cost of electricity supply over the monthly period

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