Protect the habitat of wildlife and enrich our own
ComEd maintains more than 43,000 miles of overhead electric lines in its distribution system. Our transmission rights of way on state, local and federal lands – through prairies, wetlands, woods, agricultural land, suburban and urban areas and along highways and railroad corridors – are maintained on a five-year cycle, with annual comprehensive surveys of conditions.
A vital part of ComEd’s commitment to the environment is the protection of wildlife habitat and the assurance of biodiversity. Because ComEd operates in and around wetlands, prairies and other ecologically sensitive areas, we must take care to abide by federal, state and local laws and minimize all impact to these environments.