You can help reduce electricity demand on the hottest days of the summer by joining Nature First.
What is Nature First?
- Nature First is ComEd's air conditioning cycling program that allows us to cycle your compressor on and off, so it uses less power safely on the hottest days of the summer.
- Your fan stays on to circulate air, so your home stays comfortable. We install a control switch on the side of your home or directly on the air conditioner's compressor panel. This helps manage electric demand and use resources more efficiently.
Choose the cycling option best suited for you:
The 50% option
Time: Weekdays (excluding holidays), noon to 8 p.m.
Unit cycles off: Maximum of 15 minutes every half hour (if needed).
You receive: $5 credit/month per household, June 1 through September 30. The total credit will be $20.
100% option (if someone in your household is home during most of the day or has a medical condition this option is not recommended).
Time: Weekdays (excluding holidays), noon to 8 p.m.
Unit cycles off: One continuous 3-hour period during any weekday (if needed).
You receive: $10 credit/month per household, June 1 through September 30. The total credit will be $40.
How Do I Join?
- It's easy. If you own your home and have central air conditioning, you can be a member of Nature First.
- When you join Nature First you'll receive a $5 or $10 credit on your electric bill every month from June through September.
- Please call 1-800-986-0070, Option 2 to enroll via phone
- Or, you can enroll in ComEd's Nature First Program online form
For more energy-saving tips:
Learn how you can save more money on home energy use
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