ComEd Offers Tips to Help Keep Your Holidays Bright

Helpful Information on How ComEd Customers Can Save Energy, Stay Safe
and Shop Wisely

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The holidays are a great time for cheer, fun gatherings and decking the
halls. ComEd offers customers tips to help them save and stay safe
during the holidays.

Save Energy … Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Energy.

The grumpy, anti-holiday spirit Grinch may have been successful at
stealing stuff from the residents of Whooville, but he could not steal
their joy. Energy efficiency lighting is one way to fend off Grinchy
costs. Here are a few tips to keep your holidays shiny and bright!

• Light up your home or business for the holidays by using
  energy-efficient ENERGY STAR certified decorative light strings. They
  use up to 75 percent less energy than conventional incandescent lights
  strands and are also cool to the touch.
• Power down all decorative lights when going to bed or leaving the
  house.
• Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for the number of light strands
  than can be safely connected together.

Stay Safe … How to Avoid Clark Griswold-like Decorating Calamities
This Holiday.

While Clark Griswold wanted to light up the holidays for his family, his
decorating tactics led to calamity! Make your holidays joyful by playing
it safe; Follow these few tips to light up your home safely.

• Be aware of all the power lines when decorating outdoors. Never work
  near overhead power lines or anywhere there is a possibility of
  contacting an overhead power line – either directly or indirectly –
  with a ladder or other piece of equipment.
• Do not string lights on outdoor trees that are growing near or into
  power lines.
• Ensure decorative lights used outside are approved for outdoor use.
• Hang outdoor lights with insulated staples or hooks instead of nails
  or tacks.

Shop Wisely … It’s a Wonderful Marketplace.

George Bailey had to go to Mr. Potter for a loan, but by going to the
ComEd Marketplace you can save money and energy. Visit the ComEd’s
online Marketplace where you can shop and drop your energy costs.

• Invest in energy-efficient products – The Marketplace offers
  energy-efficient holiday lights, smart thermostats by Nest or ecobee
  and much more.
• Receive an instant rebate – The ComEd
  Marketplace is unique because it offers instant, point-of-purchase
  rebates on a curated set of competitively-priced energy management
  products, integrated customer support, and end-to-end fulfillment.
  With just a few clicks, ComEd customers can receive up to $100
  discount on smart thermostats or save up to $30 off recommended
  six-packs of LED light bulbs. Visit www.ComEdMarketplace.com
  today to learn more.

Since launching in 2008, the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program has saved
residential and business customers more than $2.7 billion in energy
costs. To learn more about ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program visit www.comed.com.

FREE Rx!

If you have a question about lowering your energy bills, we’ll give you
some free advice. Just ask the Energy Doctor at ComEd.com/EnergyDoctor
or submit a question to [email protected]

ComEd wishes its customers and their families a happy, safe and
energy-efficient holiday season!

Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon
Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy
provider, with approximately 10 million customers. ComEd provides
service to approximately 4 million customers across northern Illinois,
or 70 percent of the state’s population. For more information
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