Constellation NewEnergy Signs Agreement to Supply New York Stock Exchange with Wind Energy

Constellation Energy announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., has entered into a green electricity purchase agreement with the New York Stock Exchange, a unit of NYSE Euronext (NYX), to supply renewable energy certificates (RECs) to match 100 percent of the approximately 28 million kilowatt-hours of electricity used annually by the NYSE. This agreement between Constellation NewEnergy and the New York Stock Exchange was facilitated by Co-eXprise, Inc, an energy consulting firm.

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Constellation NewEnergy Signs Agreement to Supply New York Stock Exchange with Wind Energy
Press Release - March 31, 2010
Constellation Energy announced that its subsidiary, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., has entered into a green electricity purchase agreement with the New York Stock Exchange, a unit of NYSE Euronext (NYX), to supply renewable energy certificates (RECs) to match 100 percent of the approximately 28 million kilowatt-hours of electricity used annually by the NYSE. This agreement between Constellation NewEnergy and the New York Stock Exchange was facilitated by Co-eXprise, Inc, an energy consulting firm.

AOBA Alliance, Inc. Selects Constellation NewEnergy as Energy Services Provider
Press Release - Feb 23, 2010
The AOBA Alliance, Inc., announced that it has chosen Constellation NewEnergy, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, as its new energy services supplier. The AOBA Alliance, Inc. has been assisting commercial customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia in the procurement of competitive energy services since the deregulation of electricity markets approximately 10 years ago. Over the past decade AOBA Alliance participation has grown to roughly 650 megawatts of peak load and nearly 3.0 billion kilowatt-hours of annual electricity sales. Through this new relationship, the AOBA Alliance has the potential to become Constellation NewEnergy's largest retail customer and will provide an array of energy services to non-residential electricity and natural gas users throughout the metropolitan area.

Constellation Energy Announces $90 Million Solar Capital Commitment
Press Release - Feb 16, 2010
Constellation Energy announced that it will support the development of commercial photovoltaic power systems with a $90 million solar capital commitment. To maximize the value of government renewable incentives, the $90 million set-aside will be available for customer-sited solar installations of 500 kilowatts or larger which begin construction before mid-year 2010.

Constellation Energy's Competitive Retail Power Business Names Michael D. Smith to Lead Solar Sales
Press Release - Jan 27, 2010
Constellation Energy announced that Michael D. Smith will lead solar sales and green initiatives for the company's competitive retail energy businesses. In this new role, Smith will oversee the development and implementation of sustainable product offerings, including renewable generation, energy efficiency, demand response and greenhouse gas reduction strategies. In addition, Smith will lead the company's growing solar power business and a dedicated commercial solar sales team focused on the rapid deployment of customer-sited solar installations. As senior vice president of retail green initiatives for Constellation NewEnergy, Smith reports jointly to Mark Huston, managing director of retail energy, Constellation Energy and Michael Kagan, president of retail power, Constellation NewEnergy.

2009 Business Expo Powered by Wind Energy from Constellation NewEnergy
Press Release - Nov 10, 2009
Constellation NewEnergy will supply renewable wind energy certificates (RECs) to the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) for the 2009 Business Expo. The Green-e certified wind RECs from Constellation NewEnergy will match the electricity consumed at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center where the one-day expo will take place on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Pennsylvania Businesses May Save Up to 10 Percent or More On Electricity Costs in Newly Competitive Market
Press Release - Oct 19, 2009
Constellation NewEnergy announced that businesses and public sector energy customers in the PPL Electric Utilities service territory may be in a position to significantly reduce energy spending for 2010 and beyond. In its most recent estimate comparing current competitive market prices to capped rates, Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission (PUC) found that market costs are trending below the utility's standard rates. While market rates can and do fluctuate considerably, the PUC's price comparison illustrates that non-residential customers shopping in the newly competitive retail market may be in a position to save an estimated 10 percent to 12 percent on electricity costs.

Decade of Retail Electricity Competition in Illinois Yields Estimated Customer Savings in Excess of $1 Billion
Press Release - Oct 01, 2009
Constellation NewEnergy said the retail electricity market in Illinois, celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month, is among the most robust nationwide, delivering millions in savings to energy consumers annually and estimated customers savings in excess of $1 billion the past 10 years.

2009 US Open Powered by Wind Energy from Constellation NewEnergy
Press Release - August 26, 2009
Constellation NewEnergy will supply renewable wind energy certificates (RECs) to the United States Tennis Association for the 2009 US Open. Approximately 2,000 Green-e certified wind RECs will match the electricity consumed at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center over the duration of the US Open held Aug. 31-Sept. 13, 2009.

Constellation NewEnergy Applauds Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for Removal of Barriers to Retail Electric Competition
Press Release - August 6, 2009
Constellation NewEnergy commended the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for its proactive efforts to support the development of retail electric competition in the PPL Electric service area. The Commission's Order, issued today, begins the process of removing certain operational barriers for competitive retail electric generation suppliers, such as Constellation NewEnergy, to begin offering service and choice to customers in preparation for the expiration of rate caps at the end of 2009.

Constellation NewEnergy to Supply Electricity to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Government Facilities
Press Release - July 2, 2009
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. signed an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to supply electricity to 29 Pennsylvania state government facilities. Under the competitively bid agreement, Constellation NewEnergy will supply 27,000 megawatt hours of electricity to state office buildings and certain transportation, correctional and Army National Guard facilities, among others.

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Partner with the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Electricity Program (PDF)
Press Release - June 9, 2009
HARRISBURG, PA -- The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has partnered with the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry for an electricity program, exclusively for its members. The Lancaster Chamber's BizCorp, the organization's wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, has selected Constellation Energy as the service provider for its member-exclusive Electricity Procurement Program.

Pennyslvania League of Cities and Municipalities secures Constellation NewEnergy as the Supplier for municipal utility alliance electricity procurement program (PDF)
Press Release - May 15, 2009
HARRISBURG, PA -- Electricity rate caps are expiring. How will Pennsylvania municipalities afford the escalating electricity costs, given their already stressed and stretched municipal budgets? In response to this dire situation, and in a continuing effort to bring valuable and cost saving services to municipalities, the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities (PLCM) - through their Municipal Utility Alliance (MUA) - has forged a strategic partnership with Constellation NewEnergy to be the endorsed energy supplier for their aggregate Electricity Procurement Program for Pennsylvania communities.

The Chamber's BizCorp Selects Service Provider for Electricity Program (PDF)
Press Release - May 5, 2009
LANCASTER, PA -- The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry's BizCorp, the organization's wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, has selected Constellation Energy as the service provider for its member-exclusive Electricity Procurement Program. "We are thrilled to announce the selection of Constellation Energy. Their extensive experience and attractive pricing will provide great assistance to our members in dealing with the impending removal of electric rate caps," commented Tom Baldrige, president, The Lancaster Chamber. "The Electricity Procurement Program is just one way we are helping our members' reduce operating costs."

Constellation NewEnergy to Supply Electricity to U.S. General Services Administration
Press Release - May 1, 2009
Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. signed the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to an electricity and renewable energy supply contract that will serve more than 150 federal agency and institutional customer accounts in Washington, D.C. Under the two-year contract, which was competitively bid by GSA, Constellation NewEnergy will supply 1.8 million megawatt hours of electricity per year to sites that include the U.S. Capitol, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Institution, FBI and the Federal Reserve, among others. This includes meeting the GSA requirement to serve 5 percent of the total load with renewable energy or renewable energy certificates (RECs). Constellation NewEnergy will supply more than 90,000 RECs annually to these federal customers.