Demand Response Programs

ComEd Hourly Pricing Program

The ComEd Hourly Pricing Program allows residential customers to pay for electricity based on hourly market prices rather than a fixed rate. This dynamic pricing model can help participants reduce their energy costs and environmental impact by shifting electricity use to off-peak hours when prices are lower. 

Who Can Benefit

• Customers with monthly electric bills over $50
• Households that heat with electricity
• Residents who charge electric vehicles at home
• Individuals who can shift energy use to off-peak times

Program Benefits

• Potential for lower electric bills
• Reduced carbon footprint through smarter energy use
• Less strain on the electric grid during peak demand periods
• Access to a personalized online account to monitor usage and savings

How to Apply

Apply online, email ComEd’s representatives at info@comedhourlypricing.com, or call 888-202-7787.

ComEd Peak Time Savings Program

The ComEd Peak Time Savings Program offers residential customers the opportunity to earn bill credits by voluntarily reducing electricity usage during periods of high demand. This free program runs annually from May 1 through October 31. Participation helps reduce strain on the electric grid and lowers a household’s carbon footprint. 

Eligibility

Residential Customers with a smart meter.

How It Works

• ComEd announces Peak Time Savings Hours on select hot summer days, typically between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Participants are notified the morning of the event via phone call, text message, or email, based on their communication preferences
• Customers who reduce their electricity usage below their recent average during these hours will earn credits on their electric bill
• There is no penalty for not participating in a Peak Time Savings event
• The credit amount on the energy bill will be based on how much energy usage is reduced during Peak Time Savings Summer Hours compared to what is typically consumed.

Who Should Enroll

This program is especially beneficial for customers who:

• Have monthly electric bills over $50
• Heat their homes with electricity
• Charge electric vehicles at home
• Can shift energy use to off-peak hours

How To Apply

Visit the ComEd Peak Time Savings webpage or call 844-852-0347 to speak with a program representative.

ComEd Central AC Cycling Program

The ComEd Central Air Conditioning (AC) Cycling Program helps residential customers reduce energy usage and earn annual savings by allowing ComEd to temporarily cycle their central air conditioning system during periods of high electricity demand. 

Program Review

• Participants receive up to $40 in annual savings
• ComEd installs a direct load control switch on the side of the home or on the AC compressor panel
• During a cycling event, the AC compressor is cycled off and on, while the fan may continue to run to maintain indoor comfort
• Events occur only when needed, typically on the hottest summer days between May 1 and October 31
• Over the past decade, ComEd has averaged one cycling event per summer

Eligibility

• Available to homeowners with central air conditioning
• Participants cannot be enrolled in both the Central AC Cycling Program and the Peak Time Savings Program simultaneously.

How to Apply

Visit the ComEd Central AC Cycling webpage or call 800-986-0070 to speak with a program representative.