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2 Assessments TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ENERGY USE Learn how to reduce the energy use in your home with a FREE home energy assessment. Whether you live in a house or an apartment, these energy-saving products can be installed for FREE! YOU VE GOT THE POWER TO SAVE We ve got the ideas to help. Save money and energy with the ComEd Smart Ideas Energy Efficiency Program. Improve the comfort of your home. Get rid of that energy-wasting second fridge. Receive instant discounts on energy-efficient lighting. Even earn rebates on appliances and heating and cooling equipment. ComEd offers a variety of ways to save, all year long. ComEd.com/HomeSavings 855-IDEAS-00 ENERGY STAR certified CFLs Programmable thermostats Showerheads Faucet aerators for bathrooms and kitchens Hot water pipe insulation Homeowners will receive personalized savings recommendations. Discounted ENERGY STAR certified LEDs and other energy-saving products are also available for purchase during the assessment. Program your thermostat! You could save up to 15% a year on heating and cooling costs. Set it higher during the summer and lower during the winter. Remember to adjust it accordingly before you leave home or go to bed.

3 Rebates RECEIVE REBATES FOR UPGRADING YOUR HOME Shopping for new appliances? Replacing your heating or cooling equipment? ComEd offers a variety of rebates on ENERGY STAR certified appliances and qualifying high-efficiency equipment and services. It pays to make energy-efficient improvements to your home. APPLIANCES PRODUCT REBATE AMOUNT Refrigerator $50 Freezer $25 Clothes Washer $50 Electric Clothes Dryer $50 Air Purifier $50 Heat Pump Water Heater $500 HEATING, COOLING AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT MAXIMUM REBATE Central Air Conditioner $400 Air Source Heat Pump $400 Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump $500 Furnace Blower Motor (ECM) $75 Heat Pump Water Heater $500 WEATHERIZATION IMPROVEMENT MAXIMUM REBATE Attic Insulation $400 Air Sealing $400 Duct Sealing $300 Wall Insulation $400 Look for the ENERGY STAR label when shopping for appliances. You ll know you re purchasing an energy-efficient product that helps you save, without sacrificing features or performance. Looking for a convenient way to finance these improvements? You may qualify for special financing on energy-efficient products and services. And your loan payment is conveniently added to your monthly ComEd bill. For details, visit ComEd.com/EnergyLoan.

4 Discounts Recycling SAVE MONEY ON ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED LIGHTING IT S TIME TO RETIRE THAT OLD FRIDGE OR FREEZER See your home in a new light! Get instant in-store discounts on select ENERGY STAR certified CFLs and LEDs. Just look for the ComEd Lower Price sticker at participating retail stores. It s that simple! Why choose ENERGY STAR certified CFLs and LEDs over incandescent bulbs? They use about 75 percent less electricity and last longer CFLs about 10 times longer, LEDs up to 50 times longer. That old, working fridge or freezer could be costing you up to $150 a year in electricity. Old refrigerators and freezers can consume as much as four times more energy than newer models. ComEd will pick up your old, working fridge or freezer for FREE, recycle it in an environmentally responsible way, and send you $50. Each CFL and LED in your home can save you over $11 in electricity each year. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when shopping for bulbs. Keep your fridge and freezer running at the recommended temperature settings. You ll know they meet strict energy efficiency and performance requirements. And they come with a manufacturer warranty! Set your fridge temperature between 35 and 38 degrees, and your freezer at 0 degrees. Your perishables will thank you!

5 Discounts SAVE MONEY ON ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED LIGHTING See your home in a new light! Get instant in-store discounts on select ENERGY STAR certified CFLs and LEDs. Just look for the ComEd Lower Price sticker at participating retail stores. It s that simple! Why choose ENERGY STAR certified CFLs and LEDs over incandescent bulbs? They use about 75 percent less electricity and last longer CFLs about 10 times longer, LEDs up to 50 times longer. Each CFL and LED in your home can save you over $11 in electricity each year. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when shopping for bulbs. ENERGY USAGE GUIDE TYPICAL TYPICAL MONTHLY APPLIANCE WATTAGE COST Air Conditioner (room)- 1,000 $ ,000 BTU Air Conditioner (room)- 500 $3.45 5,000 BTU Air Conditioner (central)- 3,600 $ ton, 10 SEER Air Conditioner (central)- 2,483 $ ton, 14.5 SEER Apple TV Streaming Box 3 $0.14 Blu-Ray Player 17 $0.37 Cable Modem 6 $0.58 Ceiling Fan w/o light 75 $0.59 Ceiling Fan with 3 60W Bulbs 255 $2.01 Cell Phone (charger) $0.04 Clothes Dryer - Electric 3,400 $7.60 Clothes Washer 425 $0.71 Coffee Maker 1,100 $1.30 Computer Desktop 68.8 $3.77 Computer Laptop 20.9 $1.16 Cordless Phone 2.5 $0.24 Dishwasher (w/dry cycle) 362 $1.73 Dishwasher (w/o dry cycle) 362 $1.21 DVD Player 11.5 $0.37 Exercise Equipment - Treadmill 3 H.P. 2,250 $3.84 Fan (Attic) 464 $3.36 TYPICAL TYPICAL MONTHLY APPLIANCE WATTAGE COST Freezer - Upright/Chest 17 cu. ft 300 $9.47 Hair Dryer 1,538 $0.99 HD DVR Set - Top Box 32 $3.01 Heating System - Hot Air 1/2 HP Motor 375 $29.59 Holiday Lights Large Bulbs 500 $23.67 Holiday Lights Mini LED 7 $0.33 Holiday Lights Small Bulbs 40 $1.89 Iron 1,100 $0.72 Lighting Watt Incandescent 100 $1.58 Lighting - 72 Watt Halogen 72 $1.14 Lighting - 23 Watt CFL 23 $0.36 Lighting - 60 Watt Incandescent 60 $0.95 Lighting Watt LED 10.5 $0.17 Microwave Oven 1,500 $1.46 Printer - Ink Jet 9 $0.15 Printer - Laser 173 $0.51 Range - Large Surface Unit 2,100 $1.84 Range - Small Surface Unit 1,250 $1.10 Refrigerator - Freezer cu. ft. - Top Freezer 320 $10.14 (circa 1997) Refrigerator - Freezer 25 cu. ft. - Side by Side 684 $21.67 (circa 1990) Refrigerator - Freezer 25 cu. ft. - Side by Side 201 $6.36 ENERGY STAR Septic (tank aerator) 300 $28.80 TYPICAL TYPICAL MONTHLY APPLIANCE WATTAGE COST Swimming Pool Filter Pump 1,400 $ Swimming Pool Sweep Pump 900 $0.89 Television - LCD 35 inch 65 $1.33 Television - LED 45 inch 127 $2.54 Television - Plasma 45 inch 110 $2.21 Toaster 1,100 $0.43 Vacuum - Regular, 12 Amp 1,440 $0.38 Video Game System - Nintendo Wii (2006)* 16 $1.15 Video Game System - Nintendo Wii U (2012)* 34 $0.41 Video Game System - PlayStation 3 (2006)* 189 $17.61 Video Game System - PlayStation 4 (2013)* 137 $1.98 Video Game System - Xbox 1 (2013)* 110 $2.77 Video Game System - Xbox 360 (2007)* 119 $11.35 Water Heating (Conventional Tank Water Heater) 4,500 $53.01 ComEd.com/HomeSavings 855-IDEAS-00 Sources: E Source, US Department of Energy, US Environmental Protection Agency, California Energy Commission, GE, State of Illinois Technical Reference Manual. You ll know they meet strict energy efficiency and performance requirements. And they come with a manufacturer warranty! *Not turned off when not in use. This information is based on current annualized average monthly retail charges for ComEd electric delivery service and ComEd supply service at cents per kilowatt-hour to residential customers in Illinois using rates applicable beginning with the June 2014 billing period. Actual savings may vary based on usage and rates. Specific factors such as equipment efficiency, hours of use, operating conditions, etc. can cause actual operating costs to vary. Many appliances cycle from a running to an idle mode affecting the amount of electricity they use.

6 % ENERGY MANAGEMENT TOOLS Ready to take control of your electricity use? Don t miss the opportunity to manage your energy and save on your electric bills. Log into ComEd.com/MyAccount for free and view personalized energy savings tips, set a savings goal and more. Does your home have a smart meter? Enroll to receive High-Usage Alerts when your electricity usage is trending higher than usual for your household. Manage your energy by signing up to receive Weekly Usage Reports via . Take control of your electricity use today! Visit ComEd.com/MyAccount Commonwealth Edison Company, 2015 Smart Ideas Energy Efficiency Program is funded by ComEd customers in compliance with Illinois law. Certain restrictions apply. Eligibility and rebate amounts are subject to change.

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