ComEd Project Could Bring Hundreds of Jobs to Northern Illinois

ROCKFORD (WIFR) — More jobs are expected to come to the Stateline thanks to a multi-million dollar project that’s also expected to keep our lights on during storms.

ComEd is planning to develop six microgrids around the Rockford region, including at the Chicago Rockford International Airport. It’s a project that would employ 300-400 people over the next few years.

The microgrids strengthen the reliability of the main grid, meaning we’re more likely to have electricity during extreme weather or an emergency.

If you lose large portions of the big power grid, you still have critical infrastructure. In our mind, it’s hospitals, it’s water, transportation, emergency response, you still have those pockets of critical infrastructure that are up and running,” says ComEd President and CEO Pramaggiore. For the full article click here 

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