To expand the network of service providers that can implement energy-efficiency improvements to help families and businesses save money and energy, ComEd today announced the graduation of 26 diverse-owned suppliers, or 27 suppliers overall, from this year’s ComEd Energy Efficiency Service Provider (EESP) Incubator Program. “ComEd recognizes that when we invest in diverse-owned suppliers, it strengthens families, uplifts communities and creates local jobs now and into the future,” said Erica Borggren, vice president of customer solutions at ComEd. “By providing support to diverse suppliers – many of whom are small or family-run businesses – we can help them compete with larger organizations in the growing market that offers families and businesses the opportunity to save money and energy.” The EESP Incubator Program offers participating suppliers education and training on ComEd’s energy efficiency portfolio offerings; provides one-on-one assistance with certification applications, business growth plans and building relationships with project financing lenders; and identifies, addresses, and resolves barriers to building a successful business in the energy efficiency field. Participating suppliers will also have the opportunity to match with an experienced mentor for additional peer-to-peer support. For more information, visit ComEd.com/WaysToSave.