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Chicago Heat Warning Spurs Fans, Thermostat, Hourly Pricing Tips

7/1/2026

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Chicago issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Monday-Friday, forecasting feels-like temperatures of 105 °F to 110 °F on Tuesday and Wednesday.
ComEd energy doctor Kara Schwer advised customers to run fans counterclockwise, turn them off when leaving, and raise thermostats 7-10 °F while away.
She said customers can enroll in ComEd’s hourly pricing, which raises rates during high-demand periods, allowing users to shift usage to cheaper hours.

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Chicago issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Monday-Friday, forecasting feels-like temperatures of 105 °F to 110 °F on Tuesday and Wednesday.
ComEd energy doctor Kara Schwer advised customers to run fans counterclockwise, turn them off when leaving, and raise thermostats 7-10 °F while away.
She said customers can enroll in ComEd’s hourly pricing, which raises rates during high-demand periods, allowing users to shift usage to cheaper hours.