Exelon 2020 Plan in Action

Global warming demands action.     We're not waiting.

Electricity production accounts for 40% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, so our industry has a leading role to play in charting a responsible course to a low-carbon future.  We are making tangible progress in meeting our 2020 goal – Exelon’s emissions are now 35% lower than they were in 2001 per the U.S. EPA. EXELON 2020 PLAN IN ACTION Going forward we are committed to doing even more.  Following are actions taken in 2009. Reduce or offset Exelon's carbon footprint by greening our own operations.  Plan Details           4 Exelon reduced energy use 16 percent reduction      across its facilities 4 U.S. EPA: Exelon reduced its greenhouse gas       emissions by more than 35 percent 4 ComEd’s fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles ranks 7th      largest in U.S. 4 PECO’s West Chester service building earns silver      LEED certification 4 ComEd recognized for its Environmental Management       System 4 PECO opens the first green roof on an existing      building in Philadelphia 4 ComEd adds 50 Prius electric plug-in and hybrid      vehicles to fleet 4 PECO increases wind energy purchase for      Philadelphia headquarters Help our customers and the communities we serve reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.  Plan Details           4 Exelon joins Habitat for Humanity International    for first pilot weatherization program to improve    existing homes 4 PECO announces plans for advanced Smart Grid 4 ComEd seeks federal funding to build Smart Grid 4 Exelon and Habitat for Humanity build first     Habitat LEED-certified home in Illinois 4 ComEd’s energy efficiency programs saved     customers more than $20 million 4 ComEd recommends communities participate      in smart meter pilot 4 Exelon's Renewable Energy Education Center      at Fairless Hills 4 Exelon and The Field Museum demonstrate      a renewable energy vehicle (REV) 4 PECO celebrates “Earth Month” With $150,000 in grants      for green projects 4 ComEd offers green tips for landscaping 4 ComEd participates in Earth Hour 4 Exelon Energy introduces pilot program for emission-      free energy product 4 PECO goes solar -- seeks permission to purchase      solar renewable energy credits 4 ComEd recommends adjusting water use to reduce      electricity use and save money  4 ComEd to mentor high school teams in innovative      energy education effort 4 ComEd partners with Habitat for Humanity      on energy-efficient homes in Dupage County, Illinois 4 ComEd recommends energy efficiency tips for at-home      workers 4 ComEd recommends simple changes to save money      and conserve energy  Offer more low-carbon electricity in the marketplace.  Plan Details           4 Power uprate at Exelon plant begins eight-year      expansion equal to a new nuclear station 4 PECO signed five-year agreements for purchase      of renewable energy credits 4 Exelon and SunPower to develop nation's largest      urban solar power plant  For actions in 2008, please see our Newsroom. Advocating Climate Change Policy Advocating coherent climate change policies at all levels of government--local, state, regional and federal--is a vital component of Exelon's low-carbon strategy.   4 National Press Club Newsmakers Series Luncheon     Prepared remarks by John Rowe to the National      Press Club (05/15/09)  4 Rowe Testimony to House Committee on Energy    4 Exelon Position on Climate Change Legislation (PDF)