ComEd Recognizes Ferrero for Achievements in Energy Savings and Sustainability

ComEd and Ferrero today celebrated significant energy savings, sustainability achievements and partnership through the award-winning ComEd Energy Efficiency (EE) Program. Through energy-saving projects and operational improvements at its Franklin Park, Ill. manufacturing facility that began in 2020, Ferrero has saved nearly 8.5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, resulting in annual energy-bill savings of $777,000. These energy savings also have an equal environmental impact to planting more than 2,800 acres of trees or removing more than 680 gas-powered cars from the road for one year.

“Ferrero is a great example of the value of making energy efficiency an ongoing business priority,” said Gil Quiniones, ComEd’s President and CEO. “ComEd is eager to work with local businesses to establish long-term operational improvements and support their financial and sustainability goals.”

In addition to savings from reduced energy use, Ferrero received $366,000 in incentives from ComEd for completing energy saving projects such as comprehensive lighting and temperature control enhancements. These incentives help offset the costs of EE improvements, which helps Ferrero manage overall operational costs. Ferrero’s participation in the ComEd EE Program reflects a collaborative, long-term commitment to energy management and sustainability.

“As a manufacturer and an employer in this community, we take our responsibility seriously,” said Robert Po, Plant Manager of Ferrero’s Franklin Park facility. “Improving energy performance at Franklin Park helps reduce emissions while also strengthening the efficiency and resilience of our operations.”

Ferrero took advantage of a key component of the ComEd EE Program for commercial customers, the Strategic Energy Management (SEM) offering. Through SEM, Ferrero received a free assessment of its facility equipment and operations to identify energy-saving opportunities. This was followed by employee training to embed smart energy practices into day-to-day operations.

“Congratulations to Ferrero for this well-deserved recognition. As a best-in-class manufacturer, Ferrero is leading the way on energy management and sustainability, while producing iconic brands beloved by families across the globe,” said Mark Denzler, president & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. “We applaud ComEd for their commitment to work with manufacturers across Illinois to reduce their environmental impact and lower energy costs, helping them achieve operational excellence and continued community investment.”