On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series Season 7 Finale: Linda Rhodes Senior Manager Customer Assistance and Advocacy with ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about customer’s frequently asked questions about financial assistance paying your ComEd bill.

From Budget Billing Program and high usage alerts to State Program for Eligible Customers, ComEd is here to help those who have high energy bills this holiday season and throughout the year! Tune in to this educational episode about Financial Assistance, Presented by ComEd!

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On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt9: Chris Khalid, Senior Business Program Manager, and Querida Ellis, Principal Program Manager Smart Grid Programs at ComEd sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk all things ComEd Smart Grid, Beneficial Electrification Pilots, and Community of the Future Programs!

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Lisa Mannella, Senior Marketing Specialist at ComEd joins Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski in studio on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt8 to give us an overview of the Powering Lives Education Centers and how it benefits you the customer!

Throwback to Our Introduction to EnergyForce Program, Virtual Tour of Powering Lives Education Centers, Beneficial for Community, and we cover how accessible and inclusive these centers all for people with disabilities!

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Jack Mayor, a Best Buddies Ambassador and ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador sits down on the job with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt7 to prepare for National Disability Employment Month coming up in October.

We highlight his role as an EnergyForce Ambassador, his work as an Illinois and Global Ambassador for Best Buddies, his job at Oberweis, Jack's experiences in each role, and how they've helped him with his other employed positions.

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Shakara Robinson, eChannels Senior Manager at ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt6 to talk about Communication of Energy Efficiency.

We talk about Social messages with the customer, ComEd in the Community, and we highlight the importance of the back-and-forth relationship of trust ComEd has with its customers in communicating energy efficiency tips.

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Resources mentioned on this episode: Payment Assistance http://comed.com/PaymentAssistance

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Zachary Berns, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Shining Abilities, sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt5 with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we spotlight his story and how his organization is serving families in Lake and McHenry Counties through recreational programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.

From Challenges to Accomplishments, Becoming an EnergyForce Ambassador, Skills Learned as an EnergyForce Ambassador, Mission of Shining Abilities, Vocational Day Program, Unforgettable Engagements: Pulling the Punch and Shining at Craft Shows, and we dive into Special Olympics Sports Programming.

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On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt4: Kara Schwer, Sr Marketing Specialist and Danielle Munroe Sr Program Manager for Energy Efficiency Retail Program sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about Energy Efficiency Retail Program, Energy-Efficient Savings, Engaged with Energy Efficiency, and a catalog of resources!

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On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt3: We're celebrating Earth Day with an hour chat about Tree Efficiency! ComEd Sr. Vegetation Management Program Manager Kelvin Limbrick sits down with Award-winning Podcaster and EnergyForce Ambassador Daniel Smrokowski for a tree-tastic informative episode you don't want to miss! Tap PLAY to Listen or Watch Now!

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How trees keep your homes energy efficient in summer and winter due to shade placement?

How does ComEd tree trimming supports our reliable grid?

How do cutoffs from our local foliage go to our local zoos with Zoo Browse Program?

Learn more about ComEd's Tree Efficiency: https://comed.com/Trees or Call 1-800-Edison-1

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On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt2: Project Onward Visual Artist Janno Juguilon sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for an honest and candid conversation about: Becoming a Visual Artist, Commentary on a few selections of Janno's Art, Connecting with Project Onward, and Becoming a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador! Listen full … Continue reading Conversation with Janno Juguilon from Project Onward | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt2 | Ep.564

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt1: Join award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we kickoff our 7th year of partnership with the ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program with an educational presentation on energy and solar savings, energy efficiency tips, and we test your knowledge with an Energy Quiz. Listen full episode here: … Continue reading Energy Savings 101 | Ep.559