Bolingbrook Receives ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Grant

BOLINGBROOK, IL — The Village of Bolingbrook has been awarded a grant from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for an electric mini ambulance, according to a news release.

This year, the program awarded over $185,000 in grants across ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory. The grants, worth up to $10,000 each, are awarded to projects that support municipal public safety and clean energy initiatives, with a focus on electrification projects that can reduce carbon emissions, improve public health outcomes and advance community resiliency, according to ComEd.

The Village of Bolingbrook will use its grant for the mini ambulance, which is for efficient emergency response at public events and parks.

"The mini ambulance will include a built-in cot, compartment for an automatic defibrillator, and essential medical supplies, promoting environmental sustainability through electric power use and emission reduction," a release states.

"ComEd is proud to partner with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to support community-driven safety and clean energy initiatives," said Melissa Washington, Senior Vice President of Customer Operations and Strategic Initiatives at ComEd. “By investing in these critical projects, we're enhancing public safety and building more resilient communities. Our efforts in clean energy, transportation, and electrification demonstrate our commitment to a sustainable, secure future. Together, we're making Northern Illinois safer and more environmentally friendly for everyone."

This is the tenth year of the Powering Safe Communities program, which has awarded over 200 grants totaling nearly $2 million to northern Illinois communities since its launch in 2015, according to a release.

“The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is thrilled to continue our partnership with ComEd to provide funding that enhances public safety and clean energy projects that prepare our region for future challenges,” said Neil James, Executive Director at Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. “We are proud to help our local governments achieve their safety, sustainability, and infrastructure goals.”