Helping activated military personnel through C.H.A.M.P.
In January 2002, ComEd launched a new program to assist activated members of the U.S. Military, National Guard, and Reserves who have been called to active duty with paying their electricity bills. The program, called ComEd Helps Activated Military Personnel (CHAMP), offers a package of benefits to assist activated military personnel who reside within ComEd's service territory. There are approximately 26,000 members of the U.S. National Guard and it is estimated that between 3,000 and 5,000 of them may be eligible for this program. A brief description of the program components follows. At the beginning of 2003, ComEd made the decision to extend the program indefinitely.
Since its inception, the program has been widely used by those determined to be eligible. In conjunction with ComEd’s Revenue Management department and the U.S. Military, National Guard and Reservist applicants are screened to determine their need and eligibility.
Some of the available benefits include:
- Cash Stipend
- Deferred Payment Plan/Installment Payment Plan
- Extended Due Dates (preferred due dates)
- Cancellation of Late Charges (Late charge exemption)
- Deposit Reduction and/or Refunds
- Budget Payment Plan
To apply
Contact ComEd CARE at 1-888-806-CARE (1-888-806-2273).