Energy Price Increase Resources

A Helpful Guide for How to Manage Energy Price Increases

ComEd is the main service provider for Northern Illinois, and they have recently increased their prices impacting millions of Chicagoland residence. Whether its families or small businesses, we have made an easily accessible list of resources available to help alleviate some of the financial stress.

Here is a quick list of all the energy related websites if you are in need of assistance:

Here is website for finding the best energy provider for you: IL Energy Ratings

Here is a website that allows you to explore solar options: Community Solar Nexamp

Below is a statement from ComEd along with helpful guides on how to manage the increasing cost.

Support When It Matters – Bill Assistance & Energy-Saving Programs from ComEd

Rising energy costs can create real stress for individuals, families, and community organizations alike. As summer approaches, customers may see an increase in energy costs due to a recent energy capacity auction by PJM, the organization that manages the energy grid and electricity market in 13 states and Washington D.C., including northern Illinois, which resulted in higher energy supply costs. For customers who receive energy supply from ComEd, this cost is passed through with no mark up by, or profit to, ComEd.  

Through a suite of bill-assistance and energy-management programs, ComEd continues to support customers, particularly those vulnerable to economic hardships, including:

Bill Assistance:

  • Payment Arrangements of up to 12 months for eligible residential customers with past-due balances.
  • Fresh Start Services offers online and person-to-person support to help educate customers on energy-management and financial-assistance options.
  • Catch Up and Save helps customers eliminate past-due balance and provides stabilized monthly billing through new enrollment in the Supplemental Arrearage Reduction Program.

Billing Options:

  • Budget Billing helps customers anticipate electric bills costs by providing them with a predictable monthly payment based on their electricity use from the last 12 months.
  • Due Date Extensions of up to 21-days to help eligible customers avoid past-due balances.
  • Deposit and Late-payment Charge Waivers for one year to income-eligible customers, along with the return of any current deposit.

Energy Management:

  • High-usage Alerts enable customers to receive alerts when their usage is trending higher than normal to help manage overall energy use.
  • Peak Time Savings enables customers to reduce their energy use during peak usage times and earn credits on future bills.
  • Hourly Pricing offers customers the opportunity to purchase electricity at the hourly market price.
  • The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program offers award-winning energy-management solutions to help customers reduce overall costs, which helps them avoid falling behind on their electric bills.

Have questions or want help figuring out which programs are right for you? Connect with ComEd.com/BillSupport to get more information.

Whether you qualify for financial assistance or want to learn simple ways to cut down on energy usage, ComEd’s team is here to support you every step of the way.

Una Guía Útil para Manejar el Aumento de los Precios de la Energía

ComEd es el principal proveedor de servicios en el norte de Illinois y recientemente ha aumentado sus tarifas, lo que ha afectado a millones de residentes de Chicagoland. Ya sea para familias o pequeñas empresas, hemos recopilado una lista de recursos de fácil acceso para ayudar a aliviar parte del estrés financiero.

Aquí tienes una lista rápida de todos los sitios web relacionados con la energía si necesitas asistencia:

Aquí está el sitio web para encontrar el proveedor de energía que mejor se adapte a usted: IL Energy Ratings

Aquí está un sitio web que te permite explorar opciones solares: Community Solar Nexamp

A continuación se incluye una declaración de ComEd junto con guías útiles sobre cómo manejar el aumento de los costos.

Apoyo Cuando Más Se Necesita – Asistencia con Facturas y Programas de Ahorro de Energía de ComEd

El aumento de los costos de energía puede generar un estrés real para personas, familias y organizaciones comunitarias. A medida que se acerca el verano, los clientes pueden notar un aumento en los costos de energía debido a una reciente subasta de capacidad energética realizada por PJM, la organización que administra la red eléctrica y el mercado eléctrico en 13 estados y Washington D.C., incluyendo el norte de Illinois. Esta subasta resultó en un incremento en los costos del suministro energético. Para los clientes que reciben su suministro de energía de ComEd, este costo se transfiere directamente sin aumento adicional ni beneficio para ComEd.

A través de una variedad de programas de asistencia con facturas y gestión energética, ComEd sigue apoyando a sus clientes, especialmente a aquellos vulnerables a dificultades económicas, incluyendo:

Asistencia con Facturas:

  • Planes de Pago de hasta 12 meses para clientes residenciales elegibles con saldos vencidos.
  • Servicios Fresh Start ofrecen apoyo en línea y en persona para educar a los clientes sobre opciones de gestión de energía y asistencia financiera.
  • Catch Up and Save ayuda a los clientes a eliminar saldos vencidos y proporciona una facturación mensual estabilizada mediante inscripción en el Programa Suplementario de Reducción de Deudas Atrasadas.

Opciones de Facturación:

  • Facturación Presupuestada ayuda a los clientes a anticipar sus costos mensuales de electricidad con un pago mensual predecible basado en su consumo eléctrico de los últimos 12 meses.
  • Extensiones de Fecha de Pago de hasta 21 días para ayudar a clientes elegibles a evitar saldos vencidos.
  • Exenciones de Depósito y Cargos por Pago Tardío durante un año para clientes con ingresos elegibles, junto con la devolución de cualquier depósito vigente.

Gestión de Energía:

  • Alertas de Alto Consumo permiten a los clientes recibir notificaciones cuando su uso de energía está aumentando más de lo normal, para ayudar a controlar su consumo.
  • Ahorros en Horas Pico (Peak Time Savings) permite a los clientes reducir su consumo de energía durante las horas de mayor demanda y ganar créditos en futuras facturas.
  • Precios por Hora brinda a los clientes la oportunidad de comprar electricidad al precio del mercado por hora.
  • Programa de Eficiencia Energética de ComEd ofrece soluciones premiadas de gestión energética para ayudar a los clientes a reducir sus costos totales, evitando así atrasos en sus facturas de electricidad.

¿Tienes preguntas o necesitas ayuda para saber qué programas son adecuados para ti? Visita ComEd.com/BillSupport para obtener más información.

Ya sea que califiques para asistencia financiera o simplemente quieras aprender maneras sencillas de reducir tu consumo de energía, el equipo de ComEd está aquí para apoyarte en cada paso del camino.



Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-BATAVIA)
49TH DISTRICT

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185

Hirschauer-Backed Legislation Supports Manufacturers, Economic Growth

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To help manufacturers reinvest in the local workforce and build a greener economy, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, supported legislation to provide tax incentives for auto producers and manufacturers in the electric vehicles industry. 

“The popularity of electric vehicles is on the rise, and this gives Illinois auto makers the opportunity to bring more jobs to our communities while investing in sustainable energy,” Hirschauer said. “This legislation will reward manufacturers who choose to do business in Illinois and create jobs for our local communities.”

Hirschauer is a sponsor of the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois), creating tax credits for manufacturers who add or create new jobs in Illinois.  The tax credits can be used for various operating costs like job training and construction costs. This legislation passed both the house and senate during October’s veto session and has been sent to the governor. 

 “As we continue to recover from the pandemic, it is essential to give our local business owners and manufacturers the opportunity to get back on track and reinvest in the economy,” Hirschauer said. “With initiatives like REV Illinois, our state can reward our local manufacturers and attract new businesses and opportunities for employment.”

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Rep. Maura HirschauerRep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
276-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #108
West Chicago IL 60185

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Statement on the House Passage of SB2408
 

The time for small steps has passed.

This picture – our 6 year old Teddy soaking in a beautiful Illinois sunset – is one image I held in the forefront of my mind when I voted yes on SB2408 last night. The time for small steps has passed. Scientists have rung the alarm for our planet, for the future of our children and grandchildren, stating that we are on a code red for humanity. Our planet is burning, and increasingly severe weather is hurting our communities and agriculture.

Late last night my colleagues and I answered the call, passing SB2408, a nation-leading climate and equitable jobs bill. We made the critical decision to save our planet while being financially responsible. We set Illinois on a path to a greener future by delivering 100% carbon free power by 2045 while creating new jobs that are rooted in equity.

Thank you to Representatives Evans, Gabel, Hoffman, and Williams for the hours of negotiations, advocacy and work put into this bill. And thank you to Speaker Welch for prioritizing and standing strong for this critical work. Together we took the first critical step towards a sustainable, healthy planet for children across Illinois.

 

Our planet is burning, and increasingly severe weather is hurting our communities and agriculture.

 

 

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