Services and Resources
ComEd CARE (Customers' Affordable Reliable Energy)
(888) 806-CARE (2273)
ComEd's online energy resource center for residential and business customers.
- online store with discounted products for ComEd customers only
- energy tips, case studies and Q&A forum
- home energy analysis tool
- customer assistance programs
ComEd Helps Activated Military Personnel (CHAMP)
(800) 334-7661
Electric bill payment assistance for activated guard and reservists who reside in ComEd’s service territory.
Evanston Township Utility Assistance
Provides emergency utility bill assistance to qualifying households. For more information contact the Evanston Township at (847) 733-2174.
Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)
IHWAP is a federally funded weatherization program that helps income qualified households save fuel and money, while increasing the comfort of their homes. Both homeowners and renters are eligible. Click here to learn more about this program or contact CEDA at (800) 571-2332.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP is a federally funded assistance program that administers both a Winter Heating Program and a Summer Cooling Program to help income qualified households pay their electricity bills. Both homeowners and renters are eligible. Click here to learn more about this program or contact CEDA at (800) 571-2332.
Nicor Existing Home Retrofit Program
Aims to help select homeowners reduce their natural gas consumption by analyzing their energy use, recommending weatherization measures, and facilitating installation. Participants will receive financial rebates for installing recommended measures. For more information about this program, please call 877-886-4239.
Nicor Gas Assistance for Activated Military Personnel
(888) 642-6748
Natural gas bill payment assistance for activated guard and reservists who reside in Nicor's service territory.
Nicor Gas Sharing Program
The Nicor Gas Sharing Program provides one-time annual grants to qualified residential customers. Administered by the Salvation Army, the Sharing Program is funded by direct contributions from Nicor Gas' customers and employees. For details on how to apply, call Nicor at (888) 642-6748.
Nicor Low-to-Moderate Income Program
Offers home weatherization and furnace upgrades to customers with household incomes between 200 and 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, as identified by Community Action Agencies. Homeowners will incur some portion of the upgrade costs. Click here for more information about this program, or please call 877-886-4239.