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Primarily, ComEd is testing “managed charging” of customers’ EVs to help them save on electricity costs. But this Residential Optimized Charging pilot also will determine the effectiveness of an actively managed approach to charging EVs when renewable energy is plentiful and GHG emissions are low; and it will help measure the ability of ComEd to avoid peak loads on feeders and transformers that occur when multiple customers on the same feeder or transformer try to simultaneously charge their EVs. Avoiding these peak periods (both day and night) can help reduce outages and prolong equipment reliability and lifespan.

If you’re on a variable rate, such as ComEd’s Hourly Pricing, you will most likely realize savings on your electricity bill. Your participation will allow ComEd to modulate the charge your EV receives, aligning your charging with periods where electricity is cheapest while ensuring your EV is charged when you need it.

Additionally, all participants in this pilot – including those on ComEd’s basic flat-rate – will help ComEd take advantage of periods where renewal energy supply is plentiful thereby helping to reduce the amount of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions that would’ve otherwise been created by charging EVs with electricity generated by fossil-fuel burning power plants.

Lastly, if you’re selected to participate, you will receive $50 at the commencement of the pilot, and another $50 upon conclusion of the pilot in Sept 2025. That’s $100 total for helping ComEd study managed charging!

No. All ComEd customers are welcome to apply to be a part of this pilot. Even those customers who get their electricity from an alternative retail electric supplier (ARES).

Yes.

Don’t worry! “Managed charging” is all about making sure your EV has enough energy in its battery to meet your driving needs and expectations – every day. Every time. Participants in this pilot will use a mobile app that allows them to specify their desired state of charge for their EV as well as when they need it charged by.

For instance, you can specify that ComEd provide an 80 percent charge every weekday by 5 a.m.; and a 90 percent charge every Saturday by 7 a.m. These parameters can be modified anytime the participant wants. Additionally, you’ll be able to set a minimum state of charge ensuring that your EV has enough energy if your plans change. Of course, you’ll always have total control over when and where you can charge your EV through the mobile app.