| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 4, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 4, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/06/04/comed-ceo-rate-increase-data-centers-and-bouncing-back-scandal |
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Data centers and warmer temperatures are driving up energy costs in Chicago.
Commonwealth Edison, Chicago’s primary electricity distributor, [ announced ][3]
in May that its customers should expect monthly bills to increase by $2 to $3
beginning June 1.
The utility cited new electricity prices...