Revolution Brewing Receives $30,000 Rebate as ComEd Launches New Energy Efficiency Offering Designed to Help Breweries, Wineries and Distillers with Rising Energy Costs

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ComEd Launches New Pilot to Help Small-Mid Sized Microbreweries Enhance Efficiency & Lower Energy Costs CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ComEd today announced the launch of the ComEd Breweries Pilot, a new energy efficiency program designed to help breweries, distillers, and wineries reduce energy costs through free assessments with targeted, industry-specific solutions for energy-intensive operations. To mark the pilot’s launch, ComEd named Revolution Brewing, located in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, as the first participant. This announcement is the latest in Revolution’s ongoing clean-energy efforts. The Chicago-based brewery also received a Distributed Generation (DG) rebate of more than $30,000 to support the latest expansion of its rooftop solar array. The ComEd Breweries Pilot focuses specifically on equipment and processes specific to brewing operations to discover ways to better manage energy use and save money on energy bills. The pilot takes a customer-centric approach to enrollment and delivery, focusing on the unique needs of producers across ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory, and is open to breweries, distilleries and wineries with a focus on those located in disadvantaged communities. “As the cost of materials like aluminum and ingredients continue to rise, ComEd recognized an opportunity to help breweries manage increasing financial pressures and shifting consumer behavior through energy-efficiency solutions tailored to their energy‑intensive operations,” said Andy Plenge, vice president of strategy and energy policy for ComEd. “Breweries have long served as gathering places for their communities. Today, owners are becoming more creative and innovative in how they operate and attract customers, and we’re supporting those efforts by helping them reduce energy costs and meet growing demand for sustainable practices.” Chicago, often dubbed the craft beer capital of the country, is home to a thriving brewery community. However, recent market headwinds, intensive energy needs, and customer demand for sustainability are changing the business. More and more, these businesses are looking for ways to reduce costs. "The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is proud to see Revolution Brewing leading the way as a participant in ComEd’s Breweries Pilot Program. Programs like this create meaningful opportunities for breweries across Illinois to better un...

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