ComEd Offers Tips to Help Customers Manage Electricity Use

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With temperatures in northern Illinois expected to reach the mid- to upper 90s, ComEd encourages customers to manage their energy use and save on electric bills. Tips include keeping windows closed to block heat, adjusting thermostat settings for efficiency, and utilizing fans to cool homes. ComEd offers assistance through its Energy Doctors for personalized energy-saving advice.

ComEd, a unit of Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), services over 4 million customers in Illinois, representing 70% of the state's population.

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• Provides energy-saving tips for customers during extreme heat.
• Offers direct access to Energy Doctors for personalized assistance.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- With forecasts calling for consecutive days of temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s, ComEd understands electricity use may be high for families and individuals across northern Illinois.

During periods of extreme high temperatures ComEd customers can manage energy use and save money on their electric bills by following a few simple tips, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy:

• Use your windows to keep out heat. Keep windows shades closed, especially south, east and west facing windows.
• Operate your thermostat efficiently. During the cooling season, set your thermostat to as high a temperature as possible while still maintaining personal comfort. If you’re not home for more than 8 hours, you can turn up your thermostat 7 to 10 degrees. Overnight, you can also turn up your thermostat 3 to 4 degrees while sleeping.
• Use fans and ventilation to cool your home. If you use air conditioning to cool your home, a ceiling fan allows you to raise the thermostat setting about 4°F with no reduction in comfort. Turn off ceiling fans when you leave the room. Remember that fans cool people, not rooms, by creating a wind chill effect. In warm-weather months, be sure your fan is spinning counter-clockwise to push air towards the floor.

For more tips on saving money and energy, contact me to schedule an interview with one of ComEd’s Energy Doctors.

• Tom Dominguez, ComEd Communications
  779-231-0198 or tom.dominguez@comed.com

ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 200 energy company with approximately 10 million electricity and natural gas customers – the largest number of customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. For more information visit ComEd.com and connect with the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Tom Dominguez, ComEd Communications

779-231-0198 or tom.dominguez@comed.com

Source: ComEd

FAQ

What energy-saving tips did ComEd provide for extreme heat in Illinois?

ComEd suggested keeping windows closed to block heat, adjusting thermostats efficiently, and using fans to cool homes.

How does ComEd assist customers in managing energy use?

ComEd provides access to Energy Doctors for personalized advice on saving energy and money.

What is ComEd's relationship with Exelon Corporation?

ComEd is a unit of Exelon Corporation, which is traded on NASDAQ under the ticker EXC.

How many customers does ComEd serve in Illinois?

ComEd serves over 4 million customers, which is 70% of Illinois' population.

What temperatures are expected in northern Illinois according to ComEd?

Temperatures are forecasted to reach the mid- to upper 90s in northern Illinois.