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Families on a Limited Budget Encouraged to Take Advantage of ComEd Program to Save Money, Energy
Since 2008, customers have saved nearly $6 billion on energy bills with ComEd Energy Efficiency Program CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In advance of National
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nSince 2008, customers have saved nearly $6 billion on energy bills with ComEd Energy Efficiency Program\n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nIn advance of National Energy Efficiency Day, which is Wednesday, Oct. 6, ComEd encourages customers, particularly those on a limited budget, to learn more about the many available energy-efficiency services and incentives that can help them save money and energy. The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program is one of the largest programs in the nation offering residential, business and public-sector customers a variety of options that can help them cut back on their energy use, which reduces energy bills and helps the environment.\n\nSince its launch in 2008, the program has saved customers more than $5.7 billion on their energy bills and saved enough energy to power more than 6 million homes for a year. This is equivalent to removing more than 5.5 million cars from the road or reducing more than 56 billion pounds of carbon emissions. The program has also helped ComEd maintain rates for families and businesses that are lower than average in the 10 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.\n\n“ComEd is committed to safely delivering clean, reliable and affordable energy needed to power the lives of our families, communities and businesses,” said Jane S. Park, ComEd’s chief customer officer and senior vice president of customer operations. “ComEd’s energy-efficiency offerings not only drive environmental sustainability through reduced energy use, these award-winning programs can also help hard-working families and businesses – many still facing economic hardships – to reduce their electric bills and save.”\n\nThe ComEd Energy Efficiency Program provides the following energy-saving offers to customers whose household income is at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI):\n\n\nHome Energy Upgrades – To help improve the energy efficiency of their homes and lower energy costs, eligible customers receive free weatherization which includes air sealing and insulation in walls and attic spaces completed by trained installers. They also receive free energy-saving products installed at no charge, including ENERGY STAR-certified LED light bulbs, a programmable or smart thermostat, advanced power strip, WaterSense-certified showerheads and faucet aerators and hot-water pipe insulation.\n\n\nInstant Discounts – El...