Assessments Rebates Discounts Recycling

WAYS TO SAVE

YOU’VE GOT THE POWER TO SAVEWe’ve got the ideas to help.

Save money and energy with the ComEd Smart Ideas® Energy Efficiency Program. Improve the comfort of your home. Get rid of that energy-wasting second fridge.

Receive instant discounts on energy-efficient lighting. Even earn rebates on appliances and heating and cooling equipment.

ComEd offers a variety of ways to save, all year long.

ComEd.com/HomeSavings 855-IDEAS-00

SMARTtipProgram your thermostat! You could save up to 15% a year on heating and cooling costs.

Set it higher during the summer and lower during the winter. Remember to adjust it accordingly before you leave home or go to bed.

AssessmentsTAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY USE Learn how to reduce the energy use in your home with a FREE home energy assessment. Whether you live in a house or an apartment, these energy-saving products can be installed for FREE!

ENERGY STAR® certified CFLsProgrammable thermostatsShowerheadsFaucet aerators for bathrooms and kitchensHot water pipe insulation

Homeowners will receive personalized savings recommendations. Discounted ENERGY STAR® certified LEDs and other energy-saving products are also available for purchase during the assessment.

SMARTtipLooking for a convenient way to finance these improvements? You may qualify for special financing on energy-efficient products and services. And your loan payment is conveniently added to your monthly ComEd bill.

For details, visit ComEd.com/EnergyLoan.

RebatesRECEIVE REBATES FOR UPGRADING YOUR HOMEShopping for new appliances? Replacing your heating or cooling equipment? ComEd offers a variety of rebates on ENERGY STAR® certified appliances and qualifying high-efficiency equipment and services. It pays to make energy-efficient improvements to your home.

APPLIANCES PRODUCT REBATE AMOUNT

Refrigerator $50 Freezer $25 Clothes Washer $50 Electric Clothes Dryer $50 Air Purifier $50 Heat Pump Water Heater $500

WEATHERIZATION IMPROVEMENT MAXIMUM REBATE

Attic Insulation $400 Air Sealing $400 Duct Sealing $300 Wall Insulation $400

HEATING, COOLING AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT MAXIMUM REBATE

Central Air Conditioner $400 Air Source Heat Pump $400 Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump $500 Furnace Blower Motor (ECM) $75 Heat Pump Water Heater $500

SMARTtipLook for the ENERGY STAR® label when shopping for appliances.

You’ll know you’re purchasing an energy-efficient product that helps you save, without sacrificing features or performance.

SMARTtipSMARTtipKeep your fridge and freezer running at the recommended temperature settings.

Set your fridge temperature between 35 and 38 degrees, and your freezer at 0 degrees. Your perishables will thank you!

Look for the ENERGY STAR® label when shopping for bulbs.

You’ll know they meet strict energy efficiency and performance requirements. And they come with a manufacturer warranty!

DiscountsSAVE MONEY ON ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED LIGHTINGSee your home in a new light! Get instant in-store discounts on select ENERGY STAR® certified CFLs and LEDs. Just look for the ComEd “Lower Price” sticker at participating retail stores. It’s that simple!

Why choose ENERGY STAR® certified CFLs and LEDs over incandescent bulbs?

They use about 75 percent less electricity and last longer—CFLs about 10 times longer, LEDs up to 50 times longer.Each CFL and LED in your home can save you over $11 in electricity each year.

RecyclingIT’S TIME TO RETIRE THAT OLD FRIDGE OR FREEZERThat old, working fridge or freezer could be costing you up to $150 a year in electricity. Old refrigerators and freezers can consume as much as four times more energy than newer models.

ComEd will pick up your old, working fridge or freezer for FREE, recycle it in an environmentally responsible way, and send you $50.

ENERGY USAGE GUIDE TYPICAL TYPICAL MONTHLY APPLIANCE WATTAGE COST

Air Conditioner (room ) - 1,000 $6.90 10,000 BTU

Air Conditioner (room )- 500 $3.45 5,000 BTU

Air Conditioner (central)- 3,600 $66.39 3.0 ton, 10 SEER Air Conditioner (central)- 2,483 $45.79 3.0 ton, 14.5 SEER Apple TV Streaming Box 3 $0.14 Blu-Ray Player 17 $0.37 Cable Modem 6 $0.58 Ceiling Fan w/o light 75 $0.59 Ceiling Fan with 3 60W Bulbs 255 $2.01 Cell Phone (charger) – $0.04 Clothes Dryer - Electric 3,400 $7.60 Clothes Washer 425 $0.71 Coffee Maker 1,100 $1.30 Computer Desktop 68.8 $3.77 Computer Laptop 20.9 $1.16 Cordless Phone 2.5 $0.24 Dishwasher (w/dry cycle) 362 $1.73 Dishwasher (w/o dry cycle) 362 $1.21 DVD Player 11.5 $0.37 Exercise Equipment - Treadmill 3 H.P. 2,250 $3.84 Fan (Attic) 464 $3.36

TYPICAL TYPICAL MONTHLY APPLIANCE WATTAGE COST

Swimming Pool Filter Pump 1,400 $134.39 Swimming Pool Sweep Pump 900 $0.89 Television - LCD 35 inch 65 $1.33 Television - LED 45 inch 127 $2.54 Television - Plasma 45 inch 110 $2.21 Toaster 1,100 $0.43 Vacuum - Regular, 12 Amp 1,440 $0.38 Video Game System - Nintendo Wii (2006)* 16 $1.15 Video Game System - Nintendo Wii U (2012)* 34 $0.41 Video Game System - PlayStation 3 (2006)* 189 $17.61 Video Game System - PlayStation 4 (2013)* 137 $1.98 Video Game System - Xbox 1 (2013)* 110 $2.77 Video Game System - Xbox 360 (2007)* 119 $11.35 Water Heating (Conventional Tank Water Heater) 4,500 $53.01

TYPICAL TYPICAL MONTHLY APPLIANCE WATTAGE COST

Freezer - Upright/Chest 17 cu. ft 300 $9.47 Hair Dryer 1,538 $0.99 HD DVR Set - Top Box 32 $3.01 Heating System - Hot Air 1/2 HP Motor 375 $29.59 Holiday Lights - 100 Large Bulbs 500 $23.67 Holiday Lights - 100 Mini LED 7 $0.33 Holiday Lights - 100 Small Bulbs 40 $1.89 Iron 1,100 $0.72 Lighting - 100 Watt Incandescent 100 $1.58 Lighting - 72 Watt Halogen 72 $1.14 Lighting - 23 Watt CFL 23 $0.36 Lighting - 60 Watt Incandescent 60 $0.95 Lighting - 10.5 Watt LED 10.5 $0.17 Microwave Oven 1,500 $1.46 Printer - Ink Jet 9 $0.15 Printer - Laser 173 $0.51 Range - Large Surface Unit 2,100 $1.84 Range - Small Surface Unit 1,250 $1.10 Refrigerator - Freezer 21 - 24 cu. ft. - Top Freezer 320 $10.14 (circa 1997) Refrigerator - Freezer 25 cu. ft. - Side by Side 684 $21.67 (circa 1990) Refrigerator - Freezer 25 cu. ft. - Side by Side 201 $6.36 ENERGY STAR Septic (tank aerator) 300 $28.80

Sources: E Source, US Department of Energy, US Environmental Protection Agency, California Energy Commission, GE, State of Illinois Technical Reference Manual.

*Not turned off when not in use.

This information is based on current annualized average monthly retail charges for ComEd electric delivery service and ComEd supply service at 13.15 cents per kilowatt-hour to residential customers in Illinois using rates applicable beginning with the June 2014 billing period. Actual savings may vary based on usage and rates.

Specific factors such as equipment efficiency, hours of use, operating conditions, etc. can cause actual operating costs to vary.

Many appliances “cycle” from a running to an idle mode affecting the amount of electricity they use.

ComEd.com/HomeSavings 855-IDEAS-00

SMARTtipLook for the ENERGY STAR® label when shopping for bulbs.

You’ll know they meet strict energy efficiency and performance requirements. And they come with a manufacturer warranty!

DiscountsSAVE MONEY ON ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED LIGHTINGSee your home in a new light! Get instant in-store discounts on select ENERGY STAR® certified CFLs and LEDs. Just look for the ComEd “Lower Price” sticker at participating retail stores. It’s that simple!

Why choose ENERGY STAR® certified CFLs and LEDs over incandescent bulbs?

They use about 75 percent less electricity and last longer—CFLs about 10 times longer, LEDs up to 50 times longer.Each CFL and LED in your home can save you over $11 in electricity each year.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT TOOLSReady to take control of your electricity use? Don’t miss the opportunity to manage your energy and save on your electric bills. Log into ComEd.com/MyAccount for

free and view personalized energy savings tips, set a savings goal and more.

Does your home have a smart meter? Enroll to receive High-Usage Alerts when your electricity usage is trending higher than usual for your household. Manage

your energy by signing up to receive Weekly Usage Reports via email.

Take control of your electricity use today! Visit ComEd.com/MyAccount

©Commonwealth Edison Company, 2015 Smart Ideas® Energy Efficiency Program is funded by ComEd customers in compliance with Illinois law.Certain restrictions apply. Eligibility and rebate amounts are subject to change.

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