ComEd customers, Illinois · Bill credit
Peak Time Savings (ComEd)
Run by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
ComEd customers with a smart meter can enroll free in Peak Time Savings and earn a $1 bill credit for every kWh they cut below their usual use during announced summer peak hours, with no penalty for sitting an event out.
Amounts
How much you get
$1.00 bill credit for each kWh saved during a Peak Time Savings Summer Hours event, measured against a weather-normalized estimate of your usual use. ComEd estimates most customers earn $1 to $12 per event. Credits appear on the next or following bill.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
ComEd customer with a smart meter (meter number starting with 2), whoever supplies the electricity.
Can't be enrolled in Central AC Cycling at the same time.
What to doLeave Central AC Cycling first if you're enrolled.
Net metering customers are not eligible.
You must keep at least one notification channel (call, text or email) to stay enrolled.
What to doChoose call, text or email notifications when you enroll.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Enroll.
Sign in to your ComEd account and enroll in Peak Time Savings at no cost; pick phone, text or email alerts.
- Watch for same-day alerts.
Between May 1 and October 31, ComEd announces events on the day, as early as 9 a.m. or at least an hour ahead.
- Cut your use during the event.
Delay laundry and dishwashing and raise the thermostat a few degrees.
- Get the credit.
ComEd reports your earnings about 24 hours later; the credit appears on your next or following bill.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailPeak Time Savings - ComEd · Peak Time Savings FAQs - ComEd
Questions about applying1-844-852-0347
Stacking
Use it with
Can’t be combined withCentral AC Cycling (ComEd)
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
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Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Peak Time Savings (ComEd) pay?
$1.00 bill credit for each kWh saved during a Peak Time Savings Summer Hours event, measured against a weather-normalized estimate of your usual use. ComEd estimates most customers earn $1 to $12 per event. Credits appear on the next or following bill.
Do I need to be a ComEd customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in ComEd customers, Illinois. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Can I take part if ComEd isn't my electricity supplier?
Yes. You can participate regardless of who supplies your electricity.
What happens if I don't cut back during an event?
Nothing. There's no penalty; you just don't earn a credit for that day.
How do I know if I have a smart meter?
Your meter number on the bill starts with a 2. Smart meters also carry a Silver Spring Networks or Aclara sticker and have no spinning dials.
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