
Event highlights how community-based outreach, education and fleet rebates are helping businesses adopt electric vehicles and reduce transportation costs


ComEd today joined local small-business owners and community

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Event highlights how community-based outreach, education and fleet rebates are helping businesses adopt electric vehicles and reduce transportation costs</i>

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ComEd today joined local small-business owners and community leaders at Steps Inc. Consulting in Chicago to highlight how electric vehicle (EV) rebate programs, community partnerships and customer education efforts are helping accelerate transportation electrification across northern Illinois.

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The event showcased several small businesses that have leveraged ComEd EV rebates and resources to begin transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles. Attendees heard firsthand how participating businesses are reducing barriers to fleet electrification while learning about funding opportunities available through ComEd&#39;s Business and Public Sector EV Purchase Program.

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&#34;Creating opportunities for businesses and communities to affordably participate in the clean energy transition is essential to accelerating EV adoption across northern Illinois,&#34; said <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2Fabout-us%2Fleadership-values%2Fexecutive-leadership%2Fajit-apte&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Ajit+Apte&amp;index=1&amp;md5=50d54463e6535ced0fc79ca400a18d97" shape="rect"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Ajit Apte</b></a><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, SVP of Customer Operations at ComEd</b>. &#34;Through our EV Ambassador Program and EV rebate offerings, ComEd is helping connect customers with trusted community leaders, educational resources and financial incentives that make transportation electrification more accessible and affordable.&#34;

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ComEd launched its EV Ambassador Program to help expand awareness of electric vehicle resources, incentives and educational opportunities available to customers throughout northern Illinois. The program works with trusted community leaders who serve as local advocates, helping customers learn about EV ownership, charging infrastructure, available rebates and fleet electrification opportunities. Through one-on-one engagement, community events and educational outreach, EV Ambassadors help connect customers with the resources needed to participate in Illinois&#39; growing clean transportation economy.

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One such ambassador is Nicole Wheatly, founder of Steps Inc. Consulting, who works directly with businesses and community members to raise awareness of available EV incentives and connect customers with resources that support transportation electrification.

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Since launching in 2025, ComEd&#39;s EV Ambassador Program has engaged more than 350 customers through direct outreach and education efforts and supported more than 20 community events across northern Illinois. The program has helped generate interest in transportation electrification, contributing to 10 EV charging infrastructure and fleet electrification projects entering the development pipeline, five fleet electrification assessments and two electric vehicle installers joining the Electric Vehicle Service Provider network.

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&#34;Serving as an EV Ambassador has been a natural extension of the work we already do at Steps Inc. Consulting, which is connecting people with opportunities that can help them grow and succeed,&#34; said<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Nicole Wheatly, owner of Steps Inc. Consulting and ComEd EV Ambassador</b>. &#34;It&#39;s exciting to help fellow business owners learn about resources that can lower costs, support sustainability goals and position their businesses for the future.&#34;

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Among the businesses highlighted during the event was Bronzeville Community Development Partnership, a nonprofit organization which leveraged ComEd&#39;s EV rebate offering to add an EV to its fleet. By transitioning a portion of its operations to an electric vehicle, the company expects to reduce fuel and maintenance costs while supporting broader sustainability goals.

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A Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise in Chicago also leveraged the rebate program to add an electric delivery vehicle to its fleet, demonstrating how businesses of all sizes can take advantage of available incentives to begin electrifying their operations.

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"As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow across Illinois, it is important that businesses of all sizes have access to the information, resources and incentives needed to participate in the transition to cleaner transportation," said <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Megha Lakhchaura, Illinois State Electric Vehicle Officer</b>. "Programs like ComEd’s EV Ambassador initiative help connect local businesses with trusted guidance and funding opportunities, supporting fleet electrification while advancing the state&#39;s broader transportation and clean energy goals."

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Growing EV adoption remains a key component of Illinois&#39; Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Since 2024, ComEd has helped support the installation of more than 14,400 public and private charging ports and incentivized the purchase or lease of more than 3,900 electric vehicles across northern Illinois.

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In 2026 alone, ComEd has:

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Provided </b>approximately $13.8 million through its EV Rebate Program, with 99% of rebate funding supporting vehicles in low-income and Equity Investment Eligible Communities.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Helped </b>fund more than 4,600 charging ports and incentivized the purchase or lease of 565 fleet electric vehicles.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Delivered </b>more than $52.5 million in rebates and supported more than 3,000 approved rebate applications across northern Illinois through the Business and Public Sector EV Purchase Program, Residential EV Charger and Installation Program and Make-Ready Programs.

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"The diesel truck fleets of many northern Illinois small businesses are old and in need of replacement with zero-emission EVs for the health of the drivers and the communities through which they drive and deliver. Fleet owners that switch to EVs avoid wildly rising and fluctuating diesel prices. They can be more certain of their total costs as electric vehicles reduce both fuel and maintenance costs," said <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Susan Mudd, senior policy advocate at the Environmental Law &amp; Policy Center</b>.

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"A recent Chicago region-focused study by Northwestern University researchers found that transitioning 30% of diesel trucks to electric would have significant air quality and health benefits: lower concentrations of health-threatening NO2 and PM2.5 pollutants, reduced health disparities from air pollution exposure now experienced by Black and Hispanic/Latino residents, and fewer climate-changing CO2 emissions. So, ComEd’s EV rebates are good news for small business owners ready to try switching to quiet, zero-emission electrics."

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Creating EV opportunities for customers and communities remains essential as adoption continues to grow across the state. Nearly 176,000 electric vehicles are currently on Illinois roads, including more than 158,000 within ComEd&#39;s service territory.

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Funding remains available for eligible and select fleet vehicle purchases and leases through ComEd&#39;s EV rebate offerings. To learn more about available EV rebates, fleet electrification opportunities and ComEd&#39;s EV Ambassador Program, go to <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2Fsmart-energy%2Finnovation-technology%2Felectric-vehicles&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ComEd.com%2FEV&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9a327c4c309a94e42fe4cadc9a778c3d" shape="rect">ComEd.com/EV</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About ComEd</b>

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ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXC">EXC</a>), a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation’s largest utility companies, serving more than 10.7 million electricity and natural gas customers. ComEd <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpoweringlives.comed.com%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=powers+the+lives&amp;index=3&amp;md5=eb206bd04b8ed8fdb2cd5ba7365c808e" shape="rect">powers the lives</a> of more than 4.2 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ComEd.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=192e4ed9f1a6d5e37306728a4361383d" shape="rect">ComEd.com</a>, and connect with the company on <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FComEd%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Facebook&amp;index=5&amp;md5=74671a6ff8958a7f9af4c962df38b305" shape="rect">Facebook</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcomed%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Instagram&amp;index=6&amp;md5=b5d90a9b3d0f12d80ed20f7c8f2d51c7" shape="rect">Instagram</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fcomed%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=LinkedIn&amp;index=7&amp;md5=41da404980108d7014b577f4b5e6249e" shape="rect">LinkedIn</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FComEd&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=X&amp;index=8&amp;md5=13a99dd70d5c1f464dabce8771f79a75" shape="rect">X</a> and <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FCommonwealthEdison%2FComEd&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=YouTube&amp;index=9&amp;md5=374f458927139e25f131909ca9863646" shape="rect">YouTube</a>.

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ComEd, EV Ambassador Program Spotlight Small Businesses Advancing Transportation Electrification Across Northern Illinois

ComEd EV Rebates and Ambassadors Drive Illinois Fleet Electrification in 2026

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    <p>Event highlights how community-based outreach, education and fleet rebates are helping businesses adopt electric vehicles and reduce transportation costs


ComEd today joined local small-business owners and community</p>
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    <p>ComEd showcased EV rebates, ambassador outreach, and partner programs accelerating fleet electrification in northern Illinois. In 2026, rebates totaled about $13.8 million, with 4,600 charging ports funded and 565 fleet EVs incentivized, plus 3,000 rebate applications approved. The initiative supports CEJA goals and could modestly influence Exelon’s regulated earnings trajectory.</p>
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    <ul><li>ComEd highlights 2026 EV rebates and Ambassador program impact. Outlays include $13.8M rebates and 4,600 charging ports.</li><li>CEJA support and community outreach drive fleet electrification in Illinois. Program has 2026 metrics: 565 fleet EVs, 3,000+ rebate apps.</li><li>Illinois EV adoption progress supports ComEd&#039;s service area growth. 176k statewide, 158k in ComEd territory.</li><li>Notable examples: Bronzeville and Nothing Bundt Cakes adopting EVs. Highlights accessibility of rebates for small businesses.</li><li>Exelon-linked ComEd EV programs align with CEJA goals. Could support rate-base investments if pace sustains.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Exelon Corporation (EXC)</strong>: Parent company; ComEd programs could affect regulated earnings and capex.</li><li><strong>ComEd (N/A)</strong>: Unit of Exelon; EV rebates and ambassador program drive fleet electrification in northern Illinois.</li><li><strong>Bronzeville Community Development Partnership (N/A)</strong>: Case study of rebate-enabled fleet electrification and cost savings.</li><li><strong>Nothing Bundt Cakes (franchise) (N/A)</strong>: Demonstrates rebate applicability for small businesses.</li><li><strong>Steps Inc. Consulting (N/A)</strong>: EV Ambassador partner highlighting community outreach.</li><li><strong>Northwestern University (N/A)</strong>: Study cited on air quality benefits from diesel-to-electric transition.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Industry News</h3>
    <p>Industry News: reflects policy-driven EV adoption in Illinois and potential implications for regulated utilities.</p>
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    <ul><li>CEJA policy support continues to underpin EV deployments and potential rate-base growth.</li><li>ComEd&#039;s disclosed 2026 metrics imply a sizable project pipeline and service opportunities.</li><li>No direct earnings guidance; expectations hinge on rate-case outcomes and project execution.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>$13.8 million in rebates provided in 2026.</li><li>4,600 charging ports funded in 2026.</li><li>565 fleet EVs incentivized in 2026.</li><li>Over 3,000 approved rebate applications in 2026.</li><li>Since 2024, 14,400 charging ports installed.</li><li>Since 2024, more than 3,900 EVs incentivized.</li><li>176,000 EVs in Illinois; 158,000 in ComEd territory.</li><li>350+ EV Ambassador program reach since 2025.</li></ul>
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    <p>EXC may benefit modestly from ComEd&#039;s EV rebates; near-term uplift hinges on pace of deployments over 6–12 months.</p>
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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Event highlights how community-based outreach, education and fleet rebates are helping businesses adopt electric vehicles and reduce transportation costs</i>

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ComEd today joined local small-business owners and community leaders at Steps Inc. Consulting in Chicago to highlight how electric vehicle (EV) rebate programs, community partnerships and customer education efforts are helping accelerate transportation electrification across northern Illinois.

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The event showcased several small businesses that have leveraged ComEd EV rebates and resources to begin transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles. Attendees heard firsthand how participating businesses are reducing barriers to fleet electrification while learning about funding opportunities available through ComEd&#39;s Business and Public Sector EV Purchase Program.

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&#34;Creating opportunities for businesses and communities to affordably participate in the clean energy transition is essential to accelerating EV adoption across northern Illinois,&#34; said <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2Fabout-us%2Fleadership-values%2Fexecutive-leadership%2Fajit-apte&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Ajit+Apte&amp;index=1&amp;md5=50d54463e6535ced0fc79ca400a18d97" shape="rect"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Ajit Apte</b></a><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">, SVP of Customer Operations at ComEd</b>. &#34;Through our EV Ambassador Program and EV rebate offerings, ComEd is helping connect customers with trusted community leaders, educational resources and financial incentives that make transportation electrification more accessible and affordable.&#34;

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ComEd launched its EV Ambassador Program to help expand awareness of electric vehicle resources, incentives and educational opportunities available to customers throughout northern Illinois. The program works with trusted community leaders who serve as local advocates, helping customers learn about EV ownership, charging infrastructure, available rebates and fleet electrification opportunities. Through one-on-one engagement, community events and educational outreach, EV Ambassadors help connect customers with the resources needed to participate in Illinois&#39; growing clean transportation economy.

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One such ambassador is Nicole Wheatly, founder of Steps Inc. Consulting, who works directly with businesses and community members to raise awareness of available EV incentives and connect customers with resources that support transportation electrification.

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Since launching in 2025, ComEd&#39;s EV Ambassador Program has engaged more than 350 customers through direct outreach and education efforts and supported more than 20 community events across northern Illinois. The program has helped generate interest in transportation electrification, contributing to 10 EV charging infrastructure and fleet electrification projects entering the development pipeline, five fleet electrification assessments and two electric vehicle installers joining the Electric Vehicle Service Provider network.

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&#34;Serving as an EV Ambassador has been a natural extension of the work we already do at Steps Inc. Consulting, which is connecting people with opportunities that can help them grow and succeed,&#34; said<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> Nicole Wheatly, owner of Steps Inc. Consulting and ComEd EV Ambassador</b>. &#34;It&#39;s exciting to help fellow business owners learn about resources that can lower costs, support sustainability goals and position their businesses for the future.&#34;

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Among the businesses highlighted during the event was Bronzeville Community Development Partnership, a nonprofit organization which leveraged ComEd&#39;s EV rebate offering to add an EV to its fleet. By transitioning a portion of its operations to an electric vehicle, the company expects to reduce fuel and maintenance costs while supporting broader sustainability goals.

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A Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise in Chicago also leveraged the rebate program to add an electric delivery vehicle to its fleet, demonstrating how businesses of all sizes can take advantage of available incentives to begin electrifying their operations.

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"As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow across Illinois, it is important that businesses of all sizes have access to the information, resources and incentives needed to participate in the transition to cleaner transportation," said <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Megha Lakhchaura, Illinois State Electric Vehicle Officer</b>. "Programs like ComEd’s EV Ambassador initiative help connect local businesses with trusted guidance and funding opportunities, supporting fleet electrification while advancing the state&#39;s broader transportation and clean energy goals."

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Growing EV adoption remains a key component of Illinois&#39; Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Since 2024, ComEd has helped support the installation of more than 14,400 public and private charging ports and incentivized the purchase or lease of more than 3,900 electric vehicles across northern Illinois.

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In 2026 alone, ComEd has:

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Provided </b>approximately $13.8 million through its EV Rebate Program, with 99% of rebate funding supporting vehicles in low-income and Equity Investment Eligible Communities.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Helped </b>fund more than 4,600 charging ports and incentivized the purchase or lease of 565 fleet electric vehicles.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Delivered </b>more than $52.5 million in rebates and supported more than 3,000 approved rebate applications across northern Illinois through the Business and Public Sector EV Purchase Program, Residential EV Charger and Installation Program and Make-Ready Programs.

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"The diesel truck fleets of many northern Illinois small businesses are old and in need of replacement with zero-emission EVs for the health of the drivers and the communities through which they drive and deliver. Fleet owners that switch to EVs avoid wildly rising and fluctuating diesel prices. They can be more certain of their total costs as electric vehicles reduce both fuel and maintenance costs," said <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Susan Mudd, senior policy advocate at the Environmental Law &amp; Policy Center</b>.

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"A recent Chicago region-focused study by Northwestern University researchers found that transitioning 30% of diesel trucks to electric would have significant air quality and health benefits: lower concentrations of health-threatening NO2 and PM2.5 pollutants, reduced health disparities from air pollution exposure now experienced by Black and Hispanic/Latino residents, and fewer climate-changing CO2 emissions. So, ComEd’s EV rebates are good news for small business owners ready to try switching to quiet, zero-emission electrics."

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Creating EV opportunities for customers and communities remains essential as adoption continues to grow across the state. Nearly 176,000 electric vehicles are currently on Illinois roads, including more than 158,000 within ComEd&#39;s service territory.

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Funding remains available for eligible and select fleet vehicle purchases and leases through ComEd&#39;s EV rebate offerings. To learn more about available EV rebates, fleet electrification opportunities and ComEd&#39;s EV Ambassador Program, go to <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2Fsmart-energy%2Finnovation-technology%2Felectric-vehicles&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ComEd.com%2FEV&amp;index=2&amp;md5=9a327c4c309a94e42fe4cadc9a778c3d" shape="rect">ComEd.com/EV</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About ComEd</b>

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ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXC">EXC</a>), a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation’s largest utility companies, serving more than 10.7 million electricity and natural gas customers. ComEd <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpoweringlives.comed.com%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=powers+the+lives&amp;index=3&amp;md5=eb206bd04b8ed8fdb2cd5ba7365c808e" shape="rect">powers the lives</a> of more than 4.2 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ComEd.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=192e4ed9f1a6d5e37306728a4361383d" shape="rect">ComEd.com</a>, and connect with the company on <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FComEd%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Facebook&amp;index=5&amp;md5=74671a6ff8958a7f9af4c962df38b305" shape="rect">Facebook</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcomed%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Instagram&amp;index=6&amp;md5=b5d90a9b3d0f12d80ed20f7c8f2d51c7" shape="rect">Instagram</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fcomed%2F&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=LinkedIn&amp;index=7&amp;md5=41da404980108d7014b577f4b5e6249e" shape="rect">LinkedIn</a>, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FComEd&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=X&amp;index=8&amp;md5=13a99dd70d5c1f464dabce8771f79a75" shape="rect">X</a> and <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FCommonwealthEdison%2FComEd&amp;esheet=54593144&amp;newsitemid=20260821475226&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=YouTube&amp;index=9&amp;md5=374f458927139e25f131909ca9863646" shape="rect">YouTube</a>.

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ComEd showcased EV rebates, ambassador outreach, and partner programs accelerating fleet electrification in northern Illinois. In 2026, rebates totaled about $13.8 million, with 4,600 charging ports funded and 565 fleet EVs incentivized, plus 3,000 rebate applications approved. The initiative supports CEJA goals and could modestly influence Exelon’s regulated earnings trajectory.

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