The program will only affect the generation source of power. ComEd will continue to deliver power through their transmission and distribution systems. Responsibility for maintaining system reliability continues to rest with ComEd. If members have service reliability problems, they should contact ComEd for repairs. The ICC has established "minimum reliability standards" for all utilities operating distribution systems in Illinois. Customer outages, duration of outages, interruptions, etc., are monitored to ensure reliability remains at satisfactory levels.
In addition to maintaining the "wires" system, ComEd is required to be the "provider of last resort". This means, should the selected supplier fail for any reason to deliver any or all of the electricity needed to serve the member's needs, ComEd will immediately provide for the shortfall. ComEd would then bill the supplier for the power provided on their behalf. The members would incur no additional cost. (Ord. 2013-O-07)