ComEd Launches New Low-Income Discount Program

Program provides bill discounts of 3-6% of household income for eligible customers

Jan. 30, 2026 at 2:31pm

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ComEd has launched a new Low-Income Discount (LID) program that provides qualifying low- to moderate-income customers in northern Illinois with percentage-based discounts on their monthly electric bills. So far, 240,000 customers have enrolled in the program, which is designed to lower energy costs to 3-6% of total household income.

Why it matters

The introduction of the LID program comes at a critical time as customers continue to feel the effects of rising energy supply costs. The program builds on existing state energy assistance programs like LIHEAP and PIPP to help eligible customers lower their energy bills.

The details

The LID program provides tiered discounts to customers with total household incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level, which is $96,450 for a family of four. Customers can apply for LID at the same time they apply for state energy assistance programs through their local Community Action Agency. Upon qualifying, customers become eligible to receive LID for 13 to 24 months, with the average eligible customer estimated to save 5-80% on their electric bill.

  • The LID program was launched in alignment with the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

The players

ComEd

A unit of Exelon Corporation and one of the largest utility companies in the U.S., serving over 4 million customers in northern Illinois.

Gil Quiniones

President and CEO of ComEd.

Tom McNamara

Mayor of Rockford, Illinois.

Anqunette Parham

Executive Director of the Rockford Health and Human Services department, the state's Community Action Agency for Winnebago and Boone counties.

Steve Stadelman

Illinois State Senator.

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What they’re saying

“Through LID and other bill assistance programs, ComEd is delivering on our commitment to supporting all of the customers and communities we serve.”

— Gil Quiniones, President and CEO, ComEd

“Affordability remains one of the most pressing challenges families are facing here in Rockford, across our region, throughout Illinois, and nationwide.”

— Tom McNamara, Mayor of Rockford

“In this time when the cost of basic necessities has significantly outpaced wages, we appreciate the opportunity to partner with ComEd to administer the LID and provide much needed economic relief to so many working families, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other residents in need.”

— Anqunette Parham, Executive Director, Rockford Health and Human Services department

“Families are facing rising costs across the board these days. Because so many are struggling to put food on the table, pay for health care and heat their homes, I'm pleased to see ComEd offer assistance to those who are most vulnerable to help meet their basic needs.”

— Steve Stadelman, Illinois State Senator

What’s next

Customers can enroll in the LID program by visiting their local Community Action Agency or self-enrolling through ComEd's Smart Assistance Manager tool at ComEd.com/SAM.

The takeaway

The launch of ComEd's Low-Income Discount program demonstrates the utility's commitment to supporting its customers and communities during a time of rising energy costs. By providing discounted rates and partnering with local agencies, ComEd is helping to ensure affordable access to electricity for low- and moderate-income households.