The short answer
A charge from COMED* ELECTRIC UTILITY or COMMONWEALTH EDISON is a monthly electricity bill payment for properties in Northern Illinois and the Chicago metropolitan area.
Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) Billing
COMED* ELECTRIC UTILITY on your statement is your monthly electricity bill from Commonwealth Edison Company, an Exelon subsidiary that delivers electric power to over 4 million customers across Chicago and Northern Illinois. The descriptor can appear as COMED* BILL PAYMENT, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CHICAGO, or COMED.COM* ELECTRIC depending on how your payment was processed. All are the same regulated utility.
ComEd charges appear through several payment methods. If you enrolled in AutoPay, the amount is drafted automatically from your checking account each month. One-time credit or debit card payments made through the Speedpay portal also post under the COMED* descriptor. Customers on budget billing pay a fixed monthly amount based on estimated annual usage, which is why the billed amount may look different from the actual monthly meter reading.
If the charge amount looks higher than normal, log in to comed.com/my-account and review the My Bill & Usage section. ComEd provides a detailed breakdown of kilowatt-hour supply and delivery charges, applicable taxes, and any outstanding balance. If you believe you were billed incorrectly, ComEd customer care is available at 1-800-EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661). Illinois residents also have the option to escalate billing disputes to the Illinois Commerce Commission at icc.illinois.gov.
- Monthly automated electricity supply and delivery payment
- One-time credit card utility payment via payment portal
- Residential meter connection or reconnection fee
Managing ComEd Billing Accounts
You can view hourly pricing, smart meter usage data, and PDF bill statements in your ComEd profile. Managing AutoPay settings and payment methods is also done through the same online portal at comed.com/my-account.
- Sign in to comed.com/my-account.
- review to "My Bill & Usage" to review electricity consumption.
- Manage recurring bank draft AutoPay under "Payment Options".
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a separate supplier charge on my ComEd bill?
In Illinois open energy markets, customers can choose an alternative retail electric supplier (ARES) whose supply rate appears alongside ComEd delivery charges.
How do I stop ComEd AutoPay before moving?
Log in to comed.com, select Payment Options > Automatic Payments, and toggle off AutoPay before submitting your move-out request.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Commonwealth Edison Company. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Verified sources
Every claim on this page is checked against official sources — open them to confirm before you call your bank.
- ComEd Customer Billing & Rates https://www.comed.com
- Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) https://www.icc.illinois.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges