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?

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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

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S6:Pt10: Carter Sanders, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Easterseals returns on the show to join Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we talk all about the Holiday Lights events. We recap our experience working these Holiday Lights events and encourage why you should join us this year and attend … Continue reading Holiday Lights | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt10 | Ep.555

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S6:Pt9: we rebroadcast our conversation with Jessica Frantz, a ComEd EnergyForce Legacy Ambassador from Misericordia, who has been with the ComEd EnergyForce Program since the beginning. Jessica joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about her role as an EnergyForce Ambassador, the nation’s first energy efficiency program taught … Continue reading REBROADCAST: Conversation with Legacy Ambassador Jessica Frantz | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt9 | Ep.551

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Charlie Carpenter, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Misericordia, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about: Challenges and Accomplishments because of his disability; Being an EnergyForce Ambassador, a Real Passion of Music, and we chat about the Arts and Cultures Programs and enjoy swimming at Misericordia. Listen full … Continue reading Conversation with Charlie Carpenter from Misericordia | Ep.548

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S6:Pt8: Michele Ptsazek, Marketing & Customer Education at ComEd, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about the origin story of how she co-founded the EnergyForce Program and we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Personal Experience and ComEd work experience with Inclusive Employment and Disability:IN; … Continue reading EnergyForce Origin Story | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt8 | Ep.546

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S6:P7:  Shakara Robinson, eChannels Senior Program Manager at ComEd joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about Communication with the Customer. We talk about Social Media Messages with the Customer, ComEd in the Community, and highlight the importance of the back-and-forth- relationship and trust ComEd … Continue reading Communication with the Customer | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt7 | Ep.542