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Chicago electric company ComEd is launching a new discount program for low-income customers starting in January 2026.

The program will be funded by a fee on all customer bills, a point of contention for some consumer advocates.

The goal is to keep energy costs below 6% of household income for participants.

CHICAGO — Chicago electric company Commonwealth Edison has launched a new program designed to reduce costs for low-income customers.

The Low-Income Discount program will provide price breaks starting Jan. 1, 2026, to qualifying households in its service area. ComEd delivers energy to more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, approximately 70% of the state’s population.

“ComEd understands that families are struggling with a perfect storm of econ

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