Speeches
Climate Change Legislation & Energy Policy
Fixing the Carbon Problem Without Breaking the Economy | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
May 12, 2010 | Resources for the Future Policy Leadership Forum, Washington, DC
Exelon CEO John W. Rowe called for swift Senate action on comprehensive energy and climate legislation that puts a price on carbon emissions, as it will be better for consumers, businesses and America’s long-term financial health. Download PDF, 43 KB
Remarks on Legislation That Prices Carbon Emissions Can Yield Cleaner Energy, Greater Security and More Jobs | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
April 6, 2010 | Pew Center for Global Climate Change Conference, Chicago, IL
Exelon CEO John W. Rowe said federal legislation that puts a price on carbon emissions is the best and most economical option to transition to a low-carbon future. Download PDF, 190 KB
What Do We Know About Energy and Climate Policy? | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
March 6, 2010 | MIT Energy Conference, Boston, MA
In a speech at the annual MIT Energy Conference, Exelon CEO John W. Rowe said that comprehensive federal legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will be more cost effective than EPA regulation or a piecemeal approach. Download PDF, 205 KB
Cap-and-Trade: The Cheapest Route to a Low-Carbon Midwest Economy | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
January 20, 2010 | Indiana Council on World Affairs and Indiana Businesses for a Clean Energy Economy, Indianapolis, IN
Exelon CEO John W. Rowe said that the most economic way to address climate change is cap-and-trade, under which carbon-intensive regions of the country like the Midwest will remain competitive, and potentially create thousands of jobs. Download PDF, 37 KB
Remarks on Cap-and-Trade | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
November 16, 2009 | National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
In a speech to the National Association of Regulated Utility Commissioners, Exelon CEO John W. Rowe said that a cap-and-trade system is the best way to minimize the costs to consumers of addressing climate change. Download PDF, 37 KB
Curbing Climate Change | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
November 5, 2009 | Economic Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Exelon CEO John W. Rowe's prepared remarks to the Economic Club of Chicago on curbing climate change. Download PDF, 24 KB
Senate Testimony of John W. Rowe | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
October 29, 2009 | Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, Washington DC
Exelon CEO John W. Rowe's written testimony on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in which he urges passage of a comprehensive climate and energy bill to address the greenhouse gas issue and put our nation on the path to a low-carbon future. Download PDF, 1.4 MB
Climate Change and Energy Efficiency | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO Speech
September 28, 2009 | ACEEE National Conference, Chicago, IL
In a speech at the national conference of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, Exelon CEO John W. Rowe said there is an urgent need for climate legislation that puts a price on carbon and also announced that Exelon will not be renewing its membership in the U. S. Chamber of Commerce because the organization opposes climate legislation. Download PDF, 32.4 KB
The Road to a Low-Carbon Future | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
May 15, 2009 | National Press Club Newsmakers Series, Washington DC
John W. Rowe called on Congress to pass climate legislation that features a cap-and-trade system to encourage investment in low-carbon energy. Download PDF, 40 KB
Contributing Solutions to Climate Change | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
April 7, 2009 | EIA Energy Conference, Washington DC
John W. Rowe announced that Exelon successfully achieved its U.S. EPA Climate Leaders goal for greenhouse gas reductions as he called for climate change action at the Energy Information Administration’s Energy Conference. Download PDF, 32 KB
Do What You Can, Where You Are, With What You’ve Got. Tackling Climate Change Amid Economic Uncertainty | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
February 21, 2009 | National Governors Association, Washington DC
John W. Rowe discussed the need to invest in low carbon infrastructure and initiatives. Download PDF, 28 KB
Congressional Testimony of John W. Rowe | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
January 15, 2009 | Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives, Washington DC
John W. Rowe emphasized the importance of quickly enacting effective and sustainable climate change legislation. Download PDF, 16 KB
In Pursuit of More Sustainable Energy | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
October 6, 2008 | Harvard University’s Center for the Environment, Cambridge, MA
John W. Rowe outlined the 5 elements he believes are imperative to the next U.S. president’s energy policy. Rowe’s speech, part of the university’s “Future of Energy” series, provided recommendations for development of the nation’s energy policy framework. Download PDF, 44 KB
Congressional Testimony | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
September 12, 2008 | U.S. Senate Energy Committee, Washington DC
John W. Rowe called on Congress to develop a 21st century Marshall Plan for energy as part of a 3-part plan to address the nation's energy challenges. Rowe urged the Senate to reach a bipartisan agreement on climate change legislation that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions while protecting the American economy. Download PDF, 28 KB
Carbon, Competition and Kilowatts | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
February 12, 2008 | Brookings Institution, Washington DC
John W. Rowe outlined 3 essential elements necessary to address climate change in a meaningful way: comprehensive government policy, market-driven innovation and investment, and energy industry leadership. Download PDF, 328 KB
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Competition in Wholesale Energy Markets
Competitive Markets Needed to Meet Future Energy Demand | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
April 3, 2009 | Gulf Coast Power Association Spring Conference
John W. Rowe presented the benefits of competition as the best way to meet future energy needs in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way. Download PDF, 40 KB
Joint Statement to FERC | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO and Elizabeth Ann Moler, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy
February 27, 2007 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Conference on Competition in Wholesale Energy Markets
John W. Rowe and Elizabeth Moler offered the Commission the benefit of their collective experience and suggested steps to enhance the operation of competitive wholesale markets. Download PDF, 580 KB
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Future of Nuclear Power
Nuclear Power in the Midwest: Today and Tomorrow | William Von Hoene, Jr., Executive Vice President, Finance and Legal
October 28, 2008 | Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
William Von Hoene, Jr., made the case for expanding nuclear power generation to better meet the nation's growing energy demands and address climate change. He also presented the challenges the U.S. must overcome to build new nuclear plants. Download PDF, 1.3 MB
State of the Industry Address | John W. Rowe, Chairman & CEO
May 6, 2008 | Nuclear Energy Assembly annual conference
John W. Rowe discussed how nuclear power is the most reliable, proven and economical power source for meeting future energy needs in a low-carbon manner. Download PDF, 56 KB
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Exelon 2020 Environmental Business Strategy
Chicago’s Day in the Sun | Thomas S. O'Neill, Senior Vice President
October 2, 2009 | 2009 Alternative Energy Symposium, Chicago, IL
In a keynote speech, Exelon Senior Vice President Thomas S. O'Neill discussed Exelon's development of the nation's largest urban solar power plant in Chicago as part of Exelon's strategy of increasing investment in renewables to address climate change. Download PDF, 838 KB
Time and Tide: Leading the Way to a Low-Carbon Future | Ruth Ann Gillis, President, Exelon Business Services Company
September 22, 2008 | Corporate Climate Response conference, Chicago, IL
Ruth Ann Gillis called on corporate leaders to act urgently to address global warming rather than waiting for government to pass climate change legislation. Gillis also outlined the actions Exelon is taking under Exelon 2020: A Low-Carbon Roadmap to reduce, offset or displace more than 15 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year by 2020. Download PDF, 1.9 MB
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