ComEd customers, Illinois · Free service
Whole Home Electric (ComEd)
Run by ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)
Income-eligible ComEd customers in single-family homes can get old heating, cooling and appliances replaced with a heat pump, heat pump water heater, induction or electric stove and electric or heat pump dryer at no cost. 2026 funding for gas-heated homes is used up.
Amounts
How much you get
The upgrades are free for single-family customers. What gets installed depends on the assessment; homes with electric resistance heat usually get an HVAC-only heat pump upgrade.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
ComEd customer living in a single-family home.
Total household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income. ComEd's table for most of the Chicago metro area runs from $67,150 for one person to $126,600 for eight.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $67,150 2 $76,750 3 $86,350 4 $95,900 5 $103,600 6 $111,250 7 $118,950 8 $126,600 For 2026, funding for homes heated with natural gas is fully allocated, so only homes heated another way (such as electric baseboard or an electric furnace) are being taken until January 2027.
The home must pass an assessment showing it is a good fit for electric upgrades.
What to doComplete the Enrollment Form or call 855-433-2700 and schedule the assessment.
An adult (18 or older) must be present at all appointments, and the advisor needs access to the HVAC system, water heater and breaker panel.
What to doHave an adult home and clear access to the equipment.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
2026 funding for homes currently heated with natural gas has been fully allocated; ComEd says to check back in January 2027. Homes with other heating can still apply. Get approved before you buy anything.
- Complete the Enrollment Form or call.
Fill out the online Enrollment Form or call 855-433-2700 for a phone screening.
- In-home assessment.
If the home sounds like a good fit, an Energy Advisor visits to confirm eligibility and identify upgrades.
- Review your report.
If the home qualifies, you get a report estimating your annual bill savings.
- Installation.
A qualified Energy Efficiency Service Provider installs the upgrades over several weeks, ending with a final walk-through.
Forms and instructionsWhole Home Electric - ComEd · Whole Home Electric FAQ - ComEd
Questions about applying855-433-2700
Stacking
Use it with
Customers who don't qualify can use ComEd's Home Heating & Cooling discounts, appliance rebates and Home Energy Savings.
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Single Family Home Energy Savings (ComEd)
Work done at no cost
Income-eligible ComEd customers in single-family homes, two-flats, condos, townhomes and manufactured homes can get a free in-home energy assessment with free energy-saving products, and may qualify for free insulation and air sealing.
Checked Oct 27, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Complete the Enrollment Form or call 855-433-2700 and schedule the assessment.
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Whole Home Electric (ComEd) pay?
Work done at no cost. The upgrades are free for single-family customers. What gets installed depends on the assessment; homes with electric resistance heat usually get an HVAC-only heat pump upgrade.
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 there an income limit?
Total household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income. ComEd's table for most of the Chicago metro area runs from $67,150 for one person to $126,600 for eight.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify. The home must pass an assessment showing it is a good fit for electric upgrades. Complete the Enrollment Form or call 855-433-2700 and schedule the assessment.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with Single Family Home Energy Savings (ComEd). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Will I still need gas service after the project?
It depends. Fully electrified homes replace all gas or propane equipment and can drop gas service; partially electrified homes keep some gas appliances, and electric-resistance homes usually get an HVAC-only upgrade.
Do heat pumps work in sub-zero weather?
Yes. ComEd says modern cold-climate heat pumps, properly sized and paired with backup where needed, keep homes comfortable year-round.
How long does a project take?
Several weeks. It runs from the first assessment to a final walk-through and depends on the scope of work and product availability.
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