ComEd Launches Program to Grow Diverse Pipeline of Energy-Efficiency Businesses and Entrepreneurs
30 Mai 2024 - 9:30PM
Business Wire
ComEd’s Market Development Initiative offers
training and support services to expand delivery of clean energy
& money saving options to customers
To help increase business opportunities for local, diverse
service providers and entrepreneurs across northern Illinois, ComEd
today announced the launch of the Market Development Initiative
(MDI). This initiative is designed to provide individuals – both
new to and experienced in the energy-efficiency industry – with
skills and tools that can help them compete for job opportunities
in this fast-growing sector. The result is more opportunities for
families and businesses to take advantage of energy-efficiency
offerings that can save them money and energy.
The launch of MDI is the latest example of ComEd’s commitment to
the goals and policies outlined in Illinois’ Climate and Equitable
Jobs Act (CEJA), which includes calls for the expansion of clean
energy technologies that lower carbon emissions. New skills
training programs under MDI are designed to support growth of the
energy efficiency (EE) market, which can play an essential role in
achieving clean energy goals, while preparing individuals for new
opportunities created by the expanding clean energy industry. A
recent study commissioned by ComEd projects the transition to clean
energy could create a net increase of more than 150,000 jobs for
the state by 2050. Applications for some of the programs under MDI
are now being accepted at ComEd.com/MDI.
“ComEd is committed to ensuring our local businesses and
residents are well positioned to play a part in – and take
advantage of – the expected growth in the energy-efficiency
market,” said Melissa Washington, Senior Vice President
of Customer Operations and Strategic Initiatives at ComEd. “In
collaboration with organizations across the region, MDI will
deliver training necessary to help more local businesses join this
expanding market, while improving chances for local residents to
obtain good-paying jobs in the energy field.”
The skills and tools offered through MDI are designed to help
families and businesses across northern Illinois access the
benefits of ComEd’s award-winning Energy Efficiency Program, which
features services, rebates and discounts to help families and
business manage energy use to lower bills. Since its launch in
2008, the program has helped hundreds of thousands of customers
save a total of $9 billion on energy bills, along with more than 82
million net megawatt-hours of electricity.
“For years, Walker-Miller Energy Services has collaborated with
ComEd to help achieve energy-reduction goals, while taking an
active role in helping other local, diverse businesses gain a
foothold in the energy-efficiency industry,” said Carla
Walker-Miller, founder and chief executive officer of
Walker-Miller Energy Services. “As a part of MDI, we
can contribute in a greater way to programs that help drive the
broad adoption of energy-efficient practices and behaviors that
ultimately lead to cost savings and a reduced carbon
footprint.”
ComEd’s Market Development Initiative offerings
- Training & Development: ComEd builds upon its
existing Workforce Development program by bringing forward two new
workforce training cohorts. Both are designed to help grow the
talent pipeline needed to supply ComEd and its partners working in
the EE space. Programs – designed for workers both new and
experienced in the EE field – are held locally to meet workers
where they are. The next training session for individuals new to
the energy industry begins Aug. 19, 2024. “This initiative aims to
foster strong community involvement and support ComEd in developing
a sustainable and skilled workforce,” said Stephen Taylor,
Director, Professional Services of The Will Group, which is
collaborating with both ComEd and Walker-Miller on MDI. “Our team
is committed to delivering program messaging across multiple
channels and supporting outreach efforts to ensure effective
communication, strategic marketing, design, and community
engagement. Our K-Town Business Centre in Chicago’s North Lawndale
neighborhood will serve as the program’s training hub for skilled
professionals and newcomers in the energy efficiency sector. This
place-based strategy investment provides a local venue for
workforce development. We are optimistic it will create meaningful
career opportunities and advancements in the energy efficiency
field.” The next session for individuals with experience in the
energy industry begins Oct. 14, 2024. Links to applications for
both sessions are available here.
- Resources for Diverse Vendors: This new initiative is
designed to grow the pipeline of local, diverse-owned businesses by
offering support in obtaining certification to perform
energy-efficiency work, effectively navigating the procurement
process, and applying to become part of a searchable database of
available vendors. Information on eligibility and access to
applications are available here.
- Tools & Resources for Energy Efficiency Service
Providers: Building upon ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Service
Provider Incubator Program which, since 2019, has delivered
essential training and certifications to nearly 100 businesses,
participants are offered education and training on ComEd's energy
efficiency portfolio offerings; one-on-one assistance with
certification applications, business growth plans and opportunities
to build relationships with project financing lenders. Those
completing the program are offered the opportunity to apply to
become part of the EESP Network. More information, including a link
to apply, are available here.
- Community Collaboration: To assist in the identification
and recruitment of local, diverse businesses and entrepreneurs into
MDI, ComEd collaborates with community-based, faith-based, and
other nonprofit organizations to raise awareness about the
initiative. Organizations looking for more information on how to be
a part of MDI can click here.
MDI reaffirms ComEd’s commitment to collaborate with local,
diverse businesses in the communities ComEd serves to share
insights and best practices. For an in-depth look into MDI and how
individuals, businesses and entrepreneurs can apply and play a
pivotal role in shaping a more diverse and inclusive energy
landscape, ComEd encourages exploration of its new dedicated MDI
website at ComEd.com/MDI.
ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:
EXC), a Fortune 250 energy company with approximately 10 million
electricity and natural gas customers – the largest number of
customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million
customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's
population. For more information visit ComEd.com, and connect with
the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and
YouTube.
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