ComEd presents village of Skokie with rebate to add EVs to its fleet

ComEd has awarded a US$45,000 EV rebate to Skokie, aiding the village's efforts to electrify its municipal fleet.

Electrification of fleets / September 13, 2024

By James Foster

Pictured, from left, at a ceremony to hand over the EV rebate are Illinois Governor JB Pritzker; Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Doug P. Scott; Village of Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen (at podium); ComEd President and CEO Gil C. Quiniones; and City of Geneva Mayor and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Executive Board Chairman Kevin R. Burns. Photo: Rich Cahan

Skokie is among the first to benefit from ComEd’s electrification plan under Illinois' Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which promotes electric technology adoption. Since launching its EV rebate programs earlier this year, ComEd has distributed over US$9m in rebates, with half directed toward equity investment eligible communities (EIEC) and low-income customers.

The initiative has led to over 1,600 new charging stations and 109 fleet vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles and buses, across northern Illinois. Skokie, utilising the rebate, purchased six municipal EVs and added four public charging stations. The village also became the first to partner with ComEd on a fleet electrification assessment and earned certification through the EV Readiness Program.

ComEd’s EV funding programs are open until 2025, with plans for expanded investments from 2026 to 2028, pending approval. Additionally, ComEd offers resources like the EV Toolkit and a Fleet Electrification Assessment to assist customers in transitioning to electric vehicles. Interested parties can apply for rebates and funding reservations through ComEd's programs.