Winter Guide
Your Coziest Winter Starts with Our Winter Savings Tips!
We’ve got a guide to beat the chill, so there’s one less thing to worry about this season.
Typically, cold-weather prices are lower and more stable than summer prices, but prices may rise during extended periods of cold weather or unexpected cold snaps. You can stay prepared and informed with these tips to help you manage your energy savings.
Read on to learn how you can enjoy your coziest winter yet!
Plan Your Usage
To manage your energy bill, shift your energy use away from higher-priced hours. During fall, winter and spring, higher-priced hours are 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
*Based on average prices for January 2022 through May 2025 You can control your energy savings by delaying the use of large appliances, such as your dishwasher or laundry machine, until prices are lower. Watch this short video to learn more about hourly prices and tips for managing your energy use to maximize savings.
Stay Cozy While You Save!
Prepare your home for winter so you can stay warm without worry! Insulate your windows and doors with foam weatherstripping tape. Add area rugs to rooms you typically use, and close doors and vents in unused rooms. Don’t forget to replace your furnace filter monthly. If you’re feeling festive, add LED holiday lights and smart outlets to the shopping list.
Have a bigger project in mind? ComEd offers rebates on heating, cooling, weatherization and more.
Sunlight is free and can help warm your home. During the day, open curtains and blinds to let the sun’s rays warm your home. When the sun goes down, close curtains to keep warm air in and cold air out. At night, try using zone heating or snuggling by the fireplace with a warm cup of cocoa or tea.
Use a smart or programmable thermostat to lower the temperature automatically at night and when you’re not home. You can also automate your savings by connecting your smart home technology with free Hourly Pricing IFTTT applets.
Save More with Energy-Efficient Appliances
Are you already seeing savings by shifting your energy use to off-peak hours? You can save even more by using energy-efficient appliances!
Check to see if your appliances are ENERGY STAR approved. You can also find the CLEARCOST (purchase price + estimated lifetime energy costs) of your next appliance at ComEd Efficient Choice.
Stay Prepared with Hourly Pricing Alerts
Hourly Pricing Alerts can help you save by notifying you when electricity prices are trending higher or if next-day demand is expected to be high. Learn how to subscribe to Hourly Pricing Alerts by watching this short video.
Plus, you can find real-time and day-ahead prices anytime on the Live Prices webpage, the ComEd mobile app and by calling 888-202-7787.
We’re here for you!
To discuss the best electricity rate option for your household or ways to manage your savings, please contact us at info@ComEdHourlyPricing.com or 888-202-7787.
Get personalized recommendations to help you control energy costs and manage your energy bills, including payment assistance programs, energy saving tips and more. Find the best solutions for you at ComEd.com/BillSupport
Hourly Pricing’s Impact
Since 2007, Hourly Pricing participants have collectively saved over $50 million* and 161 million kWh.**
Participants have helped prevent 134,319 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from entering the atmosphere.**
That equals the amount of emissions released by driving around the Earth 13,752 times!**
From ComEd’s Hourly Pricing Team, have a SNOW-stopping winter!
