Electric UtilityDeregulated Market

Commonwealth Edison

Commercial rate guide for ComEd โ€” Northern Illinois including Chicago metropolitan area, serving approximately 4 million customers

IL

Rate Overview

Avg Commercial Rate
$0.13per kWh
Service Type
Electric
Supply Choice
Available

Rate Structure

Watt-hour delivery class for small commercial; demand delivery class for loads above 100 kW. Hourly pricing available through ARES suppliers. Capacity charges based on PJM peak load contribution (PLC).

Recent Rate Changes

Rising

8.1% delivery rate increase effective January 2026 following multi-year rate pla

8.1% delivery rate increase effective January 2026 following multi-year rate plan approved by ICC

Common Billing Issues

Property managers with ComEd accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:

PJM capacity obligation charges based on prior-year peak

Rider PE (purchased electricity) adjustments

Space heating discount misclassification

Smart meter interval data disputes

Municipal franchise fee variations across suburbs

Deregulation & Supply Choice

Deregulated Market

Businesses can choose their energy supplier in this market.

โœ“Competitive supply choice is available

Full retail electric choice via Alternative Retail Electric Suppliers (ARES). ComEd provides delivery only. Default supply set by Illinois Power Agency procurement.

Pending Rate Filings

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Grid modernization investment plan pending ICC review; potential distribution formula rate update for 2027

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