MODIFICATION & RELOCATION
SERVICE APPLICATION
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APPLICATION PROCESS Below is the process to receive any type of electric service from ComEd:
1 Establish or Verify Your Account 4 Service Authorization
If you have an existing ComEd account please enter the Review all documents provided by your ComEd Project
number in the “Existing ComEd Account #” field. If this Lead, sign and return them to your representative along
is a new service and you need to establish a ComEd with payment, if applicable, to authorize work to begin.
account you must provide a SSN (Residential) or TaxID
(Commercial) for account setup by calling ComEd at 5 “Service Need” Date Determination
1-866-639-3532 (1-866-New-Elec). If this information is
The “start work” and “service need” dates will be
not provided, you can continue your submission,
negotiated with you and every effort will be made to
but a customer service representative will have
meet your “preferred service” date. Delays in submitting
to contact you before your application can
the necessary documentation or changes to the project
be processed.
may adversely impact the “service need” date.
2 Complete and Submit Service Application
6 “Service Need” Date Confirmation
Please work with a licensed electrical professional to
Four weeks prior to the “start work” date, your ComEd
complete your application. You have two options for
representative will contact you to confirm whether work
submitting your information:
can begin. If the work cannot begin, the “start work” and
Preferred Method: Enter your information directly into “service need” dates will be adjusted accordingly. The
the New Business Portal online form. You will new dates will be subject to ComEd’s workload and
immediately receive a confirmation number for tracking resource availability.
your project status.
7 Final Inspection
Alternative Method: You may email your completed pdf
Two weeks prior to the “start work” date, ComEd will
application to ServiceApplications@ComEd.com.
perform an on-site inspection to verify the
site is ready for work to begin. If the site is not ready,
3 Coordinate with Project Lead
ComEd will let you know what needs to be done to make
You will be assigned a ComEd Project Lead who will the site ready. ComEd reserves the right to reschedule
determine how we can best meet your electric service the “start work” and “service need” dates based on the
needs and will contact you to learn more about your work required to make the site ready.
project. If needed, the assigned Project Lead will meet
you at the project site to take measurements and
evaluate equipment. They will create an agreement, a
summary of any applicable charges, and diagrams
depicting the service and will mail or email the
documents to you.
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GENERAL SERVICE NOTES
≠≠ Unanticipated events such as severe weather or ≠≠ The “service need” date may be impacted depending on the
other emergencies may delay the “start work” or meeting amount of offsite work ComEd may need
the “service need” date. ComEd will make every attempt to to perform.
notify you as soon as it becomes aware of such delays.
≠≠ If ComEd crews are required to work outside
≠≠ Like any other business, ComEd is obligated to of normal weekday hours, overtime labor charges
obtain all necessary permits before beginning work. will apply.
Promptly returning accurate and complete documents can
≠≠ For more information about the ComEd New Business
help expedite this process.
process, please go to: ComEd.com/NewBusiness
NEW, REVISED AND TEMPORARY SERVICE NOTES
≠≠ The date service that is provided may be impacted ≠≠ You may be required to provide easements and space on
depended on the existing capacity of the area. your property, or inside your building for
ComEd equipment.
≠≠ Some municipalities may require separate Fire
Pump and Emergency services. Please remember to include
these services on your New Service application if
applicable.
METERING NOTES
Please be aware that the ComEd System Meter department Allow the ComEd System Meter department 10 business days
must approve the installation of main electrical panels and to review and return your drawings.
all associated new electrical equipment that are rated greater
or equal to 1,200 amps & any service that is greater than All customer-submitted plans/drawings must be stamped
600 volts. ComEd approved before service can be provided.
To obtain approval, email the following documents to Individual residential units are treated as separate
SWBD.Approvals@ComEd.com: customers requiring separate metering per the ComEd rate
book (ComEd.com/Rates).
he ComEd Service Application (completely
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filled out) *A diagram must be provided for each switchboard needing
approval. These diagrams may be found in your project’s
PDF of the existing or planned electrical/power system
A electrical plans and manufacturer’s specifications. Confer with
one-line diagram which illustrates the meter current your electrical contractor, architect or engineer. Always include
transformer cabinet, switchgear, power panels and the name of the equipment manufacturer and model number in
disconnect switch sequence. the title block.
PDF diagram* of the physical equipment which you
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plan to install (e.g.. meter current transformer cabinet,
switchgear and/or power panels).
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the location and amount of meters cabinets on each floor
for approval.
OTHER
Please note that all customers now have a choice of electric suppliers, electric rates, metering option, etc. For more information,
visit our website at ComEd.com/Choice or call our Business Solutions at 1-877-426-6331 (1-877-4-ComEd-1).
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LOAD INFORMATION
FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL
SITE & BUILDING INFORMATION
PROJECT NAME PROJECT TYPE EXISTING COMED ACCOUNT #
Multi-unit
Mixed
Event
Office
Factory
Retail
Other Space
Comm./Res.
Residential
SITE ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE
REQUESTED SERVICE
Add Load Remove Load Permanent Relocation Temporary Relocation
RESIDENTIAL # OF UNITS TOTAL RESIDENTIAL SQ. FOOTAGE COMMERCIAL # OF UNITS TOTAL COMMERCIAL SQ. FOOTAGE
HOURS OF NORMAL OPERATION
Start: AM PM End: AM PM 24-hour
NEW EQUIPMENT AND VOLTAGE SAME AS EXISTING
PREFERRED SERVICE EQUIPMENT TYPE
Underground Overhead Vault/High-rise Traffic Control
SERVICE VOLTAGE
120/240V 1-phase 3-wire 120/240V 3-phase 4-wire 120/208V 3-phase 4-wire 277/480V 3-phase 4-wire
480V 3-phase 3-wire (B-phase grounded, not allowed in Chicago) 480V 3-phase 3-wire (ungrounded, req. special equipment & approval)
4kV 12kV 34kV Other:
EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND VOLTAGE TO BE REMOVED
PREFERRED SERVICE EQUIPMENT TYPE
Underground Overhead Vault/High-rise Traffic Control
SERVICE VOLTAGE
120/240V 1-phase 3-wire 120/240V 3-phase 4-wire 120/208V 3-phase 4-wire 277/480V 3-phase 4-wire
480V 3-phase 3-wire (B-phase grounded, not allowed in Chicago) 480V 3-phase 3-wire (ungrounded, req. special equipment & approval)
4kV 12kV 34kV Other:
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MODIFICATION & RELOCATION PROJECT NAME
LOAD INFORMATION SWITCH NAME
FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL
NEW SWITCH INFORMATION (If more than one, please attach the following information per switch) SAME AS EXISTING
SWITCH NAME # TOTAL SWITCHES FOR PROJECT # SWITCHES IDENTICAL TO THIS APP
SWITCH LOCATION, IF KNOWN SWITCH SIZE (AMPS) SIZE OF CONDUCTOR
SWITCH RATING (%) NUMBER OF SECONDARY SETS CONDUCTOR MATERIAL
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EXISTING SWITCH INFORMATION (If more than one, please attach the following information per switch) TO BE REMOVED
SWITCH NAME # TOTAL SWITCHES FOR PROJECT # SWITCHES IDENTICAL TO THIS APP
SWITCH LOCATION, IF KNOWN SWITCH SIZE (AMPS) SIZE OF CONDUCTOR
SWITCH RATING (%) NUMBER OF SECONDARY SETS CONDUCTOR MATERIAL
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MODIFICATION & RELOCATION PROJECT NAME
LOAD INFORMATION SWITCH NAME
FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL
NEW LOAD INFORMATION (All loads should be shown in kW, with a power factor of .85 used for conversion from KVA)
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION 1-PHASE 1-PHASE 3-PHASE 3-PHASE
CONNECTED DIVERSIFIED CONNECTED DIVERSIFIED
LOAD CAPACITY* LOAD CAPACITY*
Lighting
Appliances
Receptacle
Process Heat
Water Heat
Motors**
HVAC/Heating
HVAC/Cooling
Ventilation-All Year
Other
Total
NEW MOTOR INFORMATION (Please povide mechanical switchboard schedule)
EQUIPMENT TYPE QTY VOLTAGE HP STARTING FULL LOAD STARTER STARTER FLA # OF STARTS NEMA POSITION IN
AMPS AMPS TYPE COEFFICIENT PER DAY CODE STARTING
SEQUENCE
*Diversify connected load per Chicago Electrical Code in the City of Chicago and applicable areas, diversify per
National Electrical Code in all other areas.
**Please provide mechanical switchboard schedule.
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MODIFICATION & RELOCATION PROJECT NAME
LOAD INFORMATION SWITCH NAME
FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL
EXISTING LOAD INFORMATION (All loads should be shown in kW, with a power factor of .85 used for conversion from KVA)
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION 1-PHASE 1-PHASE 3-PHASE 3-PHASE
CONNECTED DIVERSIFIED CONNECTED DIVERSIFIED
LOAD CAPACITY* LOAD CAPACITY*
Lighting
Appliances
Receptacle
Process Heat
Water Heat
Motors**
HVAC/Heating
HVAC/Cooling
Ventilation-All Year
Other
Total
EXISTING MOTOR INFORMATION (Please povide mechanical switchboard schedule)
EQUIPMENT TYPE QTY VOLTAGE HP STARTING FULL LOAD STARTER STARTER FLA # OF STARTS NEMA POSITION IN
AMPS AMPS TYPE COEFFICIENT PER DAY CODE STARTING
SEQUENCE
*Diversify connected load per Chicago Electrical Code in the City of Chicago and applicable areas, diversify per
National Electrical Code in all other areas.
**Please provide mechanical switchboard schedule.
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MODIFICATION & RELOCATION PROJECT NAME
LOAD INFORMATION SWITCH NAME
FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL
REMOVED LOAD INFORMATION (All loads should be shown in kW, with a power factor of .85 used for conversion from KVA)
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION 1-PHASE 1-PHASE 3-PHASE 3-PHASE
CONNECTED DIVERSIFIED CONNECTED DIVERSIFIED
LOAD CAPACITY* LOAD CAPACITY*
Lighting
Appliances
Receptacle
Process Heat
Water Heat
Motors**
HVAC/Heating
HVAC/Cooling
Ventilation-All Year
Other
Total
REMOVED MOTOR INFORMATION (Please povide mechanical switchboard schedule)
EQUIPMENT TYPE QTY VOLTAGE HP STARTING FULL LOAD STARTER STARTER FLA # OF STARTS NEMA POSITION IN
AMPS AMPS TYPE COEFFICIENT PER DAY CODE STARTING
SEQUENCE
*Diversify connected load per Chicago Electrical Code in the City of Chicago and applicable areas, diversify per
National Electrical Code in all other areas.
**Please provide mechanical switchboard schedule.
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MODIFICATION & RELOCATION PROJECT NAME
LOAD INFORMATION SWITCH NAME
FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL
WELDER INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION QTY VOLTAGE SIZE (KVA) TYPE FULL LOAD P.F. AT STARTER FLA WELDS PER CYCLES PER HOUR PER
AMPS PEAK COEFFICIENT MINUTE WELD DAY USE
Please fill out welder table if welder load required.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
SITE INFORMATION
PROJECT NAME CONTACT NAME
SITE ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE
CONTACT EMAIL CONTACT PHONE TOTAL NUMBER OF SERVICE ENTRANCE LOCATIONS
ELECTRICAL PERMIT # DATE OF GROUNDBREAKING TOTAL NUMBER OF SWITCHES (Points of Service)
DATE COMED CAN BEGIN WORK PREFERRED SERVICE DATE TOTAL NUMBER OF METERS REQUESTED
BUSINESS INFORMATION
LEGAL NAME OF ENTITY (ELECTRIC CONSUMER) TAX I.D. EXISTING COMED ACCOUNT #
Corporation Partnership Sole Proprietor Other:
PRINCIPLE(S) to sign agreements for service, easements, etc.
PROPERTY OWNER PHONE
BUILDING OWNER PHONE
BUILDING MANAGER PHONE
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MODIFICATION & RELOCATION PROJECT NAME
PROJECT INFORMATION
MAILING ADDRESS FOR AGREEMENTS
COMPANY EMAIL PHONE FAX
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
MAILING ADDRESS FOR ELECTRIC BILLS
COMPANY EMAIL PHONE FAX
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
PROJECT CONTACTS
CONSULTING ENGINEER FIRM NAME
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
EMAIL PHONE FAX
GENERAL CONTRACTOR FIRM NAME
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
EMAIL PHONE FAX
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MODIFICATION & RELOCATION PROJECT NAME
PROJECT INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FIRM NAME
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
EMAIL PHONE FAX
OTHER ROLE FIRM NAME
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE
EMAIL PHONE FAX
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The following documents may be required (items are required for non-overhead services):
≠≠ Plat of Survey with legal description of property (for easement, if required)
≠≠ Site Plan showing building relative to property lines and elevation information for multi-story buildings
– mark service entrance location(s)
≠≠ Civil drawings (showing water, sewer, gas, phone, electric, pavement, grading, etc.)
≠≠ Complete electrical drawings and/or load detail sheets
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY
SIGNATURE PRINT NAME DATE
Submit your information via the New Business Portal online form or email your completed pdf application to
ServiceApplications@ComEd.com.
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CUSTOMER METER CHECKLIST
The following must be complete before any meters can be set (Check all that apply)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
If applicable, a permit must be obtained prior to ComEd notification and/or approval.
All fittings must have a CECHA stamp to receive ComEd approval. Fittings must be located in a ComEd approved location.
All meter sockets must be clearly identified with unit number, fire pump, building meter, etc. on the fitting.
All units must be clearly identified, using the final unit number, designation and/or address on the unit’s breaker panel.
All load wires must be landed and terminated between the meter socket and unit panels.
All new and existing services must have required grounds.
One line drawings for multi-unit buildings must show the location and amount of meters cabinets on each floor for approval.
I ndividual residential units are treated as separate customers requiring separate metering per the ComEd rate book
(ComEd.com/Rates).
o empty meter fittings allowed; if meter housing will not be used, please remove meter connection hardware and secure
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with blank metal face plate.
SINGLE-PHASE METERING
A fifth jaw is required at the nine o’clock position of the socket for “WYE” (120/208v) services.
I f there is no bypass handle provided on the socket, jumping studs/horns are required on the line and load connectors of the
meter fitting. Meter fitting(s) must be proper height. Service attachment (I-plate) must be installed in proper location and
must be within minimum and maximum height clearances.
Trees on private property must be trimmed and/or removed as needed by the customer to allow service drop installation.
THREE-PHASE SELF-CONTAINED METERING
ll three-phase, 120/240V, four-wire, self-contained meter installations (200 Amps.or less), the high phase must be attached
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on the right side of the fitting and clearly identified within the meter fitting and at the weatherhead.
All phases and the neutral must be clearly identified.
An integrated bypass lever is required for all three-phase, self-contained meter fittings.
THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMER-RATED METERING
High phase must be in the center positon in all current-transformer cabinet installations.
Please make sure the switchgear size, estimated demand load and voltages have been provided to the Project Engineer.
Also, an approved wiring harness must be provided in all current-transformer cabinet installations (per ComEd
requirements) when the meter fitting is on the CT cabinet door.
For metering standards and dimensions, please see ComEd’s Service and Meter Requirements on the ComEd website
at: ComEd.com/Redbook or ComEd.com/MeteringRequirements.
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