I’m pleased to announce that the 2025 application for the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program is now open through Friday, November 1st. This is a one-of-a-kind program that trains adults with developmental disabilities to serve as ambassadors for ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program. Energy Force was the country's first energy-efficiency education program taught by people with disabilities. Selected ambassadors will engage with our customers and help them understand the benefits of energy efficiency and solar options.
Organizations selected to participate in the Energy Force program will receive $7,500 to cover costs, including an ambassador stipend for their participation (amount is at the discretion of the recipient organization) and any staff, travel, or other costs associated with event coordination.
The application, guidelines, and more information regarding the Energy Force program can be found here. Please feel free to share this great opportunity with your stakeholders and highlight the November 1st deadline. The following organizations are currently represented in our 2024 cohort:
• Austin Community Family Center, Chicago (Austin)
• Best Buddies, Chicago (River North)
• Blue Cap, Blue Island
• Easter Seals, Chicago (IL Medical District)
• El Valor, Chicago (Pilsen)
• Envision Unlimited, Chicago (Harwood Heights)
• Esperanza Community Services, Chicago (East Ukrainian Village)
• Friedman Place, Chicago (Budlong Woods)
• Gateway to Learning, Chicago (Lincoln Square)
• GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley, Aurora
• Habilitative Systems, Inc., Chicago (Cicero/North Lawndale)
• Helping Hand, Countryside
• Illinois Valley Industries, Morris
• Kreider Services, Dixon
• Misericordia, Chicago (West Rogers Park)
• Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living, Sterling
• Oak Leyden Developmental Services, Oak Park
• Orchard Village, Skokie
• Park Lawn, Crestwood
• Project Onward, Chicago (Bridgeport)
• Regional Access Mobilization Project, Rockford
• Search Inc/JJ's List, Evanston
• Shining Abilities, Lake Villa
• Shore Community Services, Skokie
• Special Chronicles, La Grange Park
• Special Children's Charities, Chicago (South Loop)
• Special Olympics Illinois, Normal
• Streator Unlimited, Streator
• The Chicago Lighthouse, Chicago (IL Medical District)
• UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago, Cicero
Please direct questions to the Energy Force team.