ComEd establishes small-business assistance program

CHICAGO - With many restaurants, bars, retailers and other small businesses across northern Illinois struggling to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd has announced a new bill-assistance program to help eligible small businesses facing financial difficulties.

ComEd's Small Business Assistance Program provides eligible small-business customers that are past due on their energy bills with a one-time grant equal to 30% of their total ComEd balance (up to $1,000) for a limited time. Customers whose electric service has not been disconnected can then set up their remaining balance due on a payment plan of up to six months.

"Small and family-owned businesses are the backbone of our communities. When they struggle, our neighborhoods struggle." said ComEd CEO Joe Dominguez. "By offering a new bill-assistance option targeting small and family-owned businesses, we hope to do our part to ensure that the businesses that we all love and depend upon continue to be a part of our lives."

To apply, small-business customers can visit ComEd.com/SmallBizAssistance.