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.
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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
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 Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 4¢ |
| RDS - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 5¢ |
| RDS - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 3¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family With Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
| BES - Residential Single Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 12¢ to 13¢ |
| BES - Residential Multi Family Without Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 11¢ to 12¢ |
| BES - Residential Single Family with Electric Space Heat Delivery Class | Fixed | 10¢ to 10¢ |
The price to compare for ComEd is 6.85¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,150 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 12 cheapestcheapest 12 months | 7.69¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Term Optimized Live Brighter 9 cheapestcheapest <12 months | 7.69¢ | 9 months | Choose Plan | |
| Direct Energy | Live Brighter™ 18 cheapest 13+ months | 7.99¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 10 | 8.09¢ | 10 months | Choose Plan | |
| Energy Harbor | Safe Harbor 20 | 8.49¢ | 20 months | Choose Plan | |
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.
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