Over the course of 2008, ComEd will distribute more than $18 million in assistance to customers most in need. Assistance money is immediately available through ComEd’s Power Up and Residential Special Hardship programs.
Power Up provides grants of up to $400 for residential customers with household incomes of up to 200% of the federal poverty level, or $41,300 for a family of four.
The Residential Special Hardship program provides one-time grants of up to $1,000 for residential customers with household incomes up to 400% of the poverty level, or $82,600 for a family of four.
Anne Pramaggiore, executive vice president of customer operations, regulatory and external affairs, said: With prices of gasoline, food and other necessities rising, ComEd recognizes that some customers may be struggling to pay their electricity bills and we want to help.
