ComEd proposed a $15.3B grid overhaul to keep up with data centers. (Chicago Tribune)
CEO Gil Quiniones says the investment—which includes five new substations and infrastructure upgrades—is critical to meet the "acceleration of electrification," citing surging demand from data centers, manufacturing, and Illinois’s goal to have 1M EVs on the road by 2030 (up from ~164k today).
If approved, residential bills would rise by $2.50–$3 per month starting in 2028. The Citizens Utility Board has already pushed back, calling the proposal "bloated" and "expensive."