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ComEd Commissions Two New Substations, Unlocking Up To 550MW of Wind Energy to the Grid

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New transmission substations in LaSalle and Woodford Counties expand capacity to enable utility scale wind farms while enhancing reliability for surrounding communities. ComEd today announced the successful energization of two new 345 kV transmission substations to its grid, enabling the interconnection of up to 550 megawatts (MW) of wind generation … [continued]

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ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Honor 9 Communities Advancing EV Readiness Across Northern Illinois

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ComEd, in partnership with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus), recognized nine communities that graduated from the 2026 EV Readiness Program during an award ceremony this week in Northbrook, Illinois. The program supports municipalities as they prepare for the continued growth of electric vehicles (EVs) through improved local policies, permitting, and … [continued]

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The energy boom is coming for Great Lakes water

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This is the first article in our “Shockwave” project, a series of reports that will investigate the rapid evolution of the energy landscape in the Great Lakes region and the consequences the new era will have for one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water. Produced by the five partners of the Great Lakes News Collaborative — Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now, Michigan Public and The Narwhal — Shockwave will document the depth and breadth of the region’s energy transformation and its influence on water use and pollution.