ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award More Than $170,000 for Clean Energy Projects and Public Safety

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Twenty-four communities across Illinois selected through the 2026 Powering Safe Communities Program CHICAGO, August 17, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced that 24 local governments, public agencies and nonprofit organizations across Illinois will receive more than $170,000 through the 2026 Powering Safe Communities Program. For the last 12 years, the grant program supports projects that enhance public safety and advance clean energy solutions in communities throughout northern Illinois. "The success of the Powering Safe Communities Program reflects the strong partnership between ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and our shared commitment to building safer and more resilient communities," said Melissa Washington, senior vice president of government, regulatory and external affairs at ComEd. "We're proud to help support local projects and invest in communities that are building for the future." The 2026 grant recipients join a growing network of communities that have benefited from the program's support. Since its launch in 2015, the Powering Safe Communities Program has awarded over $2 million in grant funding to support more than 260 public safety and clean energy projects. ComEd partners with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, a council of Chicagoland's chief elected officials, to administer the program. To help ensure transparency and community relevance, an external panel of judges reviews applications, while grant applicants are required to match the award funding with an equal or greater investment. "Our partnership with ComEd continues to make a meaningful impact by providing real benefits to communities," said Neil James, executive director of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. "These projects reflect the creativity and commitment of local leaders who are turning community priorities into action." Communities are encouraged to apply for the 2027 program and share their vision for a safer and cleaner future. For more information including how to apply, go to ComEd.com/Grants. The 2026 Powering Safe Communities grant recipients and their funded projects include: Algonquin Area Public Library District (Algonquin) will purchase two new automated external defibrillator (AED) machines and provide training for approximately 50 staff members. Bartlett Park District (Bartlett) will purchase a publicly accessibl...

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