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Energy

Commonwealth Edison, An Exelon Company

Serving Northern Illinois

General Customer Service
Business: 877-426-6331
Residential: 800-334-7661

In the face of a global pandemic, ComEd understands that reliable power has never been more important and is committed to meeting customers’ energy needs. The report offers customers an individualized look at their service reliability from the previous year. You will see your individual reliability information due in part to upgrades to the grid – and the installation of smart meters in particular. Watch the video to learn more.

Our economic development partner, ComEd, highlights Illinois’ assets that are creating jobs and powering the needs of businesses. State assets such as first class education institutions, advanced research facilities, global transit connections, and strong energy infrastructure drive growth. These factors will continue to spark innovation, productivity, and efficiency that are leading to the continued expansion of new and existing businesses.

Leeward Renewable Energy

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a growth-oriented renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 25 renewable energy facilities across nine states, totaling more than 2,500 MW of installed capacity. We are actively developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with about 20 GW of projects under development spanning over 100 projects. With projects currently under construction and soon to commence construction, we expect to commercialize over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in the next two years.

LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, a preeminent global infrastructure investor and investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as at December 31, 2021).

As passionate renewable energy advocates, we take great pride in responsible development and the safe operation of our projects. We are focused on building sustainable solutions for clean, renewable energy, and we remain dedicated to empowering communities through energy independence, job creation, and lasting partnerships.

Nicor Gas

Serving DeKalb County

General Customer Service
888-642-6748

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Environmental Stewardship

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Builders & Developers
Businesses

Telecommunications – Technology

DeKalb Advancement Technology Authority (DATA)

Information Management Office / GIS
DeKalb County Government
imo@dekalbcounty.org

Fiber Optic Network Map

Comcast Business-Greater Chicago Region

New Small & Medium Business Customers: 866-647-6516
New Enterprise Customers: 866-429-0152
Existing Customers: 800-391-3000

Comcast Corporation

Comcast’s 68,000+ thousand miles of fiber-dense network infrastructure in the region drives growth and spurs economic development and helps our communities compete locally, regionally, and nationally. We partner with developers, economic development organizations, local units of government, and other entities to incorporate state-of-the-art technologies into their plans in order to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s built worlds. 

With nearly 6,000 local employees, Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region (http://chicago.comcast.com) serves customers in central and northern Illinois, including the Chicago area, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan. “Like” Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region on Facebook by visiting @Comcast. “Follow” Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region on Twitter at @ComcastIllinois.

Comcast has been serving communities, providing DeKalb County utilities to customers for years. We have the track record, the longevity, and the financial ability to invest in and partner with DeKalb County for the long term.

In the video below, hear from Sean McCarthy, Regional Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives.

Waste

Waste Management of DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Landfill and Waste Management of DeKalb provide a full range of recycling, solid waste, yard waste, and disposal services to residential and commercial customers throughout DeKalb County. Together they offer DeKalb County communities the broad environmental resources of Waste Management of Illinois, Inc., the largest integrated waste services company in Illinois.

115 Simonds Ave
DeKalb, IL 60115
(630) 406-5665

Visit the Waste Management website