ComEd

Quinn Vetoes Smart Grid Bill

WNIJ — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:44:36 +0000

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn vetoed legislation yesterday that would have paved the way for increases in electric rates. The bill applies to the state's largest electric utilities: ComEd and Ameren. They're trying to secure a rate hike in order to pay for upgrades to their smart grid. Normally, the utilities have to go through a state regulator, but that agency said "no" to rate hikes. So the companies have been trying a different strategy.

Bush By Bush, DeKalb Nature Trail Restoration Is Underway

Susan Stephens — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:32:41 +0000

The DeKalb Nature Trail was replanted Thursday, half a year after ComEd removed most of the growth below its overhead transmission lines.

Citizens Demand More Trees For DeKalb Nature Trail Restoration

Susan Stephens — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:27:41 +0000

Planting will begin soon along a DeKalb nature trail that was clear-cut below Com Ed power lines last November. The group tasked with coming up with a restoration plan presented it to the public last night.

Natural Gas Companies Call For Rate Hike Green Light

WNIJ — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:00:43 +0000

Illinois legislators already passed a law that lets ComEd and Ameren charge higher rates for electricity. Now, natural gas companies want the same treatment. The argument for letting ComEd and Ameren hike electric rates was that it'll allow the companies to make needed updates to the electric grid.

New ComEd Training Center Opens

Mike Moen — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:05:59 +0000

ComEd's first ever training center for employees is now open. The utility unveiled the Rockford facility to the public Wednesday afternoon. The new facility was prompted by a major infrastructure plan.