Gil Quiniones
Coverage of Gil Quiniones in the Nexus archive.
- ComEd plans for Lincoln Park substation met with strong neighborhood pushback
ComEd plans to build a substation in Lincoln Park at a former car dealership and COVID-19 testing site, sparking opposition from the Diversey Community Coalition. The group argues the site, near a CTA station and eligible for transit-oriented development, could be used for affordable housing instead of infrastructure. ComEd claims the project is needed to meet rising power demand in the area.
- ComEd to offer up to $500 for small businesses struggling to pay electric bills
ComEd is offering grants of up to $500 for small businesses struggling to pay electric bills, part of a $2.5 million program addressing price spikes caused by AI data center energy demand. The initiative includes a matching requirement where businesses must cover part of their owed amount, and follows a similar program for residential customers.