ComEd has launched the testing phase of its vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging pilot with three Illinois school districts. The program is the first of its kind in northern Illinois and will evaluate bidirectional charging technology using electric school … [Read more...]
EV Readiness program supports municipal EV planning across Illinois
ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus have recognized 17 local governments for completing the EV Readiness Program, a collaborative effort to help municipalities prepare for the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure across … [Read more...]
Young women in Illinois rev up to build and race EVs
Forty-five young women are gearing up for ComEd’s third EV Rally, a program designed to educate female students on electric vehicles (EVs), science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles and the future of clean energy while connecting … [Read more...]
Pilot project advancing V2G using electric school buses
Nuvve Holding Corp. announced a new collaborative pilot program with Resource Innovations led by ComEd to explore the benefits of bidirectional charging using electric school buses within ComEd’s service area -- powering more than 4.3 million … [Read more...]
ComEd creates list of certified EV charging installers
As part of an ongoing effort to support customers considering making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), ComEd announced the recent launch of its new Electric Vehicle Service Provider (EVSP) Network. This new, user-friendly resource is designed to … [Read more...]
Northern Illinois communities complete training to become “EV ready”
ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus recognized a diverse group of communities completing a program designed to help prepare them to accommodate the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV infrastructure. Through their completion of the EV … [Read more...]
ComEd adds first all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet
As part of its continued commitment to accelerate the electrification of transportation, ComEd announced the addition of two new, all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet. The addition of new, zero-emissions vehicles is part of a ComEd initiative to … [Read more...]
Take Charge EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program accepting applications
ComEd and HIRE360, a non-profit that connects underserved minority businesses and communities to jobs in the building trades across the region, announced the return of Take Charge: EV Charging Pre-Apprenticeship program. Piloted last year, the … [Read more...]