Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) laundromat energy options
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.
Direct answer
Northern Illinois laundromats in ComEd territory shop ICC-certified ARES suppliers through Plug In Illinois against the utility-published supply price benchmark, unless the address is in a municipal electric system such as Naperville. ComEd delivery charges remain on the bill after an ARES switch. This site is independent and not affiliated with Commonwealth Edison (ComEd). Reviewed 2026-09-12.
Service area
Northern Illinois including Chicago and collar counties
Commercial choice eligibility
Commercial customers in ComEd territory may enroll with ICC-certified ARES via Plug In Illinois; municipal electric system accounts are excluded from ComEd retail choice.
Delivery vs supply
ComEd delivers to Chicago and collar counties; PJM interconnected distribution utility.
ICC-certified ARES replace default supply procured via Illinois Power Agency framework.
How charges appear
ComEd consolidated bills show delivery and demand under your commercial schedule, with a separate supply line for IPA default service or your chosen ARES generation.
ISO / RTO
PJM
Market-specific facts
- ComEd is a PJM distribution utility covering Chicago and collar counties under ICC regulation.
- Default supply is procured through the Illinois Power Agency framework until a customer enrolls with an ICC-certified ARES.
- Municipal electric systems in communities like Naperville operate outside ComEd ARES choice entirely.
- ComEd electric accounts often pair with Peoples Gas in Chicago or Nicor Gas in collar-county suburbs for water-heater and dryer loads.
Related state markets
Q & A
Related questions
- Can my Naperville laundromat shop ComEd ARES suppliers?
- No. Naperville and other municipal electric systems are outside ComEd ARES choice. Confirm whether your service address is ComEd or a muni account before requesting supplier quotes.
- Where is ComEd supply price benchmark on Plug In Illinois?
- Plug In Illinois lists ICC-certified ARES offers filtered by ComEd territory. Compare supplier generation charges to the supply price benchmark ComEd publishes for your commercial class.
- Peoples or Nicor for gas at my Chicago-area store?
- Chicago proper is typically Peoples Gas territory while many collar-county suburbs are Nicor Gas. Gas choice is separate from ComEd ARES electric shopping and uses different ICC portals.
Sources
- Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) rates and choice information — ICC
Supports: Official tariff and choice URL
- ICC consumer resources — ICC
Supports: Regulator oversight
Official tariff: ICC reference
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