
Commonwealth Edison Power YardA ComEd power yard. (Credit: CBS)
CHICAGO (CBS) — ComEd has expanded a program that helps military families, veterans, seniors, and others who have trouble paying their electric bills, while at the same time warning the program won’t continue unless lawmakers approve a rate hike.
The utility has partnered with hospitals to expand its CARE programs, and offer financial assistance to people facing extended hospitalization or long-term outpatient care.
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