active Private Program

ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses

Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd)

Up to $30,000 (small biz)

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The short version

ComEd pays for efficient equipment — free audit included

ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses provides cash incentives and free facility assessments to non-residential ComEd customers in Northern Illinois who install energy-efficient equipment and systems. The Standard Offering covers lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, and commercial equipment with prescriptive rebates. The Small Business track (under 500 kW peak demand) adds up to 30% bonus incentives, capped at $20,000–$30,000. Custom projects receive $0.18 per kWh saved. Bonus incentives available for select communities and Made-in-Illinois equipment.

Funding type: Program
Level: Private
Amount range: $200 – $30,000
Realistic amount: Small businesses typically receive $2,000–$15,000 combining prescriptive rebates with bonus incentives. Mid-size commerc…
Deadline: Small Business 30% bonus: April 30, 2026; Small Business 20% bonus: September 30, 2026; general program ongoing
Status: active
States: IL
Payment model: reimbursement

Who qualifies

ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses is a private program from Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), open to businesses in IL, with a published award of Up to $30,000 (small biz). Deadline for ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses: Small Business 30% bonus: April 30, 2026; Small Business 20% bonus: September 30, 2026; general program ongoing. ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses eligibility is judged against 6 published criteria, of which 1 are recorded as hard requirements.

Must be a non-residential ComEd electric customer in Northern Illinois
Small Business track: peak demand under 500 kW for the past 12 months
Standard/large commercial track: no upper demand limit
Equipment must meet published minimum efficiency specifications
Free facility assessment available regardless of size for Standard Offering customers
Made in Illinois bonus: equipment must be manufactured in Illinois

Hard requirements

Location restriction: ComEd service territory — Northern Illinois

What it covers

Eligible expenses

LED lighting and controls
HVAC equipment (rooftop units, heat pumps, chiller plants, VRF systems)
Refrigeration equipment and controls
Compressed air systems and leak detection
Commercial kitchen equipment
Energy management systems and smart building controls
Variable frequency drives for motors and pumps
Custom industrial process improvements

Ineligible expenses

Residential equipment or accounts
Equipment not meeting minimum efficiency specifications
Repairs to existing equipment (new installation or replacement only)
Solar PV or battery storage (separate programs)
Equipment outside ComEd service territory

How to apply

Applying to ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses takes 5 steps; the award is Up to $30,000 (small biz) from Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd), open to businesses in IL. Deadline for ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses: Small Business 30% bonus: April 30, 2026; Small Business 20% bonus: September 30, 2026; general program ongoing.

1

Request free facility assessment

Contact ComEd at 1-855-433-2700 or energyefficiency@comed.com to schedule a free in-person or virtual facility assessment by an approved energy engineer. The assessment identifies eligible energy-saving opportunities and produces a customized report.
2

Select projects and verify rebate amounts

Review assessment recommendations. Confirm rebate amounts using ComEd's online rebate calculator or with your energy engineer. Check eligibility for Select Communities (20%) and Made in Illinois (10%) bonus incentives.
3

Purchase and install qualifying equipment

Install qualifying equipment. Retain all purchase invoices, contractor documentation, and equipment specification sheets showing model number and efficiency rating.
4

Submit final application

Submit the rebate application through ComEd's online portal with invoices, equipment specs, and assessment report reference. Small business customers must submit by April 30, 2026 for 30% bonus or September 30, 2026 for 20% bonus.
5

Receive incentive payment

ComEd reviews the application and issues an incentive check. Processing typically takes 4-8 weeks after complete submission.

Insider tip

Stack the 30% early-deadline bonus + 20% Select Communities bonus + 10% Made in Illinois bonus for up to 60% additional incentives on top of base prescriptive rates — but must all be applied for by April 30, 2026.

Deadline & timing

ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses is listed as active in the GrantCompass catalog as of August 24, 2026. Deadline for ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses: Small Business 30% bonus: April 30, 2026; Small Business 20% bonus: September 30, 2026; general program ongoing. ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses awards Up to $30,000 (small biz) to businesses in IL through Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd). The ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses application runs to 5 steps. ComEd Energy Efficiency Program for Businesses sits at the private level and is classified as a program.

The 30% bonus incentive for small business track requires final applications submitted by April 30, 2026. A 20% bonus applies for applications by September 30, 2026. Standard prescriptive incentives are available year-round. Contact energyefficiency@comed.com or 1-855-433-2700 for the current program year details.

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