Mayor Rahm Emanuel and ComEd President and COO Anne Pramaggiore announced today key elements of a $1.1 billion electric system infrastructure investment plan. Under this plan, the portion of ComEd's electric system that serves Chicago will be modernized, starting this year, creating more than 2,400 jobs for Chicago, including 350-400 jobs this year.

"We're modernizing Chicago's electric infrastructure and building a Smart Grid that will bring significant economic opportunity for the City, adding jobs and creating new facilities that will train Chicagoans to contribute to Chicago's growing green economy and help Chicago families save money on electricity," said Mayor Emanuel.