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ComEd Expands EV And Grid Funding
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Executive Summary
ComEd is expanding EV rebates and filing a 2028-2031 grid plan to support electrification, reliability, and clean energy growth in northern Illinois.
- ComEd's 2026 Beneficial Electrification plan includes $89 million, with $69 million for customer rebates
- The plan spans 2026 to 2028 and totals $168 million across rebates, education, research, and portfolio programs
- Residential EV charger rebates can cover up to $2,500 per household
- Business and public sector rebates support fleet EV purchases and charging site make ready costs
- ComEd is emphasizing electric school buses and a vehicle to grid pilot with three Chicagoland districts
- The company says 50 percent of rebate funds should reach Equity Investment Eligible Communities
- ComEd also filed a 2028-2031 grid plan with investments in substations, DERMS, fiber, and automation
Quick Facts
- What: Expanded EV rebates and a new grid plan
- Where: Northern Illinois and the ComEd service area
- Why: To speed electrification while improving reliability and affordability
- Who: ComEd and Illinois regulators
- When: Funding starts in 2026 and grid plan runs 2028 to 2031
Coverage Timeline: 49 Days
Featured Article
ComEd filed its 2028-2031 multi-year grid plan with the Illinois Commerce Commission to invest in DERMS, fiber communications, and infrastructure enabling heat pumps and renewables across northern Illinois.
Additional Articles
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Illinois Utility Announces New Round Of Electric Vehicle Rebate Funding For Residents And Businesses
ComEd expands electric vehicle rebates in Illinois in 2026 to accelerate electrification and grid readiness.
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ComEd files the 2028-2031 grid plan with the ICC to accelerate solar interconnection and include heat pumps in the renewables strategy.
ComEd funded more than 4,000 heat pump installations in 2025 across northern Illinois.