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Constellation to Supply Clean Energy for Owens Corning Facility

Kelly Biemer — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:27:52 +0000

We’re thrilled to announce the development of a 2.6-megawatt (DC) solar generation project that will supply clean energy to Owens Corning's thermal and acoustical insulation plant in Delmar, N.Y. The solar project is designed to supply more than 6 percent of the plant’s annual electricity demands and will support Owens Corning’s 2020 Environmental Footprint Goals for energy use and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Solar Project Details The solar system will be financed, built, owned and maintained by Constellation. Owens Corning will purchase the system’s electricity under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
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5 Ways Going Solar Can Bring Real Value

Michael D Smith — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:36:40 +0000

This past April, we completed solar generation projects that will respectively support 60% of the electricity needs for 5 Arizona schools and provide the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) with millions of kilowatt-hours (kWh) worth of electricity from solar generation, which helps meet UMMS’ sustainability goals. These are just two recent examples of public organizations that have taken the plunge into solar generation and are reaping real value from doing so. By structuring solar projects as solar service or power purchase agreements, we offer solar installations that require little to no upfront capital from customers and typically provide fixed power costs that are less than projected market rates. Outlined below are five ways that going solar can bring your organization and business real value.
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Data Reveals Clear Support for Electric Choice

David Fein — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:48:11 +0000

What are the benefits of a competitive electricity market? That’s the question that Energy Choice Now (ECN) of Michigan was able to get to the bottom of by assisting in Governor Rick Snyder’s information gathering process called Ready Michigan to Make Good Energy Decisions. After detailed research and analysis, ECN concluded that its data showed that competitive electricity markets reduce rates, support jobs, enhance reliability, promote cleaner energy, and are most adaptable and innovative. Wayne Kuipers
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Business Insider: Constellation CEO On Year-Old Exelon Merger: ‘We’re Off To A Good Start’

Constellation Communications Team — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:29:56 +0000

In a post that went live today (5/6/13) on Business Insider, one of the fastest growing sites covering business news, Constellation’s president and CEO, Kenneth Cornew, offered positive remarks regarding the year-old Exelon merger. Cornew states that one of the key objectives with merging with Exelon was to pair Constellation’s impressive power sales with Exelon’s vast generation portfolio. He adds, “In one year we successfully integrated many systems, which was challenging given all the physical and financial processes.” The vision for Constellation’s long-term goal is clear: Cornew states that Constellation strives to
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Constellation’s $1 Million Grant Will Support Teach For America’s Mission

Constellation Communications Team — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:32:54 +0000

Yesterday, Constellation announced a $1 million grant that will directly support Teach For America's (TFA) work in Baltimore over the next four years. The grant will be used by TFA to help recruit, train and support its corps members in the classroom. The funds will also be used to further develop the ongoing leadership of the program's alumni, who work in teaching, school leadership and other fields that address poverty and expand educational opportunity.
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Innovations in Energy Technologies Focus on Practical Solutions

John Domagalski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:29 +0000

Where are the smartest minds in clean energy putting their development efforts? Instead of “pie in the sky” ideas, it appears energy technology developers are focusing on solving real problems with practical solutions. Earlier this month, seventeen “early-stage” companies and student finalists competed for $300,000 in prizes at the 2013 Clean Energy Challenge in Chicago. The Challenge brought together some of the most promising clean energy businesses and university programs in the Midwest with the potential to bring game-changing innovations to the marketplace. These businesses and programs represented various aspects of clean energy, from biomass development and smart grid to improved wind turbines and advanced bearing technologies.
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3.66 MW Solar Generation Project To Support University of Maryland Medical System’s Sustainability Goals

Constellation Communications Team — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:26:14 +0000

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), Constellation and BITHENERGY announced the completion of a 3.66-megawatt DC, grid-connected, solar generation project in Somerset County, Md. In honor of the project’s completion, a celebration and ribbon-cutting were held on 4/22/13 as part of Earth Day activities at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Representatives from UMMS, Constellation, BITHENERGY, and state and local government were on hand for the event, including state Sen. Catherine E. Pugh (Baltimore City), and Ted Atwood, division chief of the energy office for the Baltimore City Department of General Services. “The generation of solar energy, coupled with renewable energy credits, not only makes good business sense but exemplifies our commitment to innovation,” said Robert A. Chrencik, president and chief executive officer of UMMS. “Making a positive difference in the communities that we serve goes beyond delivering excellent health care; we must also be good stewards of our environment and resources.”
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Constellation Solar Project to Meet About 60 Percent of the Electricity Needs for Five Arizona Schools

Constellation Communications Team — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:39:59 +0000

On April 17th, Constellation and Somerton School District were pleased to announce the completion of an aggregate 1.6-megawatt (DC) solar generation project in Yuma County, Arizona. Located at five sites -- Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School, Somerton Middle School, Tierra del Sol Elementary School and Valle del Encanto Learning Center -- the installations are expected to collectively generate enough electricity to meet approximately 60 percent of the schools’ electricity needs. “Supporting solar generation helps our district to save operating costs and serves as an educational resource for students,” said Jerry Cabrera, human resources and operations director for Somerton School District. “An added benefit is that the panel structures provide needed shade for parking and play areas.” Constellation owns and maintains the solar power systems. Somerton School District purchases the electricity generated by the solar panels from Constellation under a 20-year solar services agreement.
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Constellation Field Wins 2013 Landmark Awards for Community Impact & Hospitality/Entertainment

Constellation Communications Team — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:02:06 +0000

Constellation Field was honored to receive two 2013 Landmark Awards from the Houston Business Journal earlier this week! The awards recognized Constellation Field in the categories of “Community Impact” and “Hospitality/Entertainment.” Aside from being an incredibly beautiful ballpark and home to the Sugar Land Skeeters, Constellation Field also features entertainment options that appeal to guests of all ages, including a carousel, an expansive playground, a swimming pool, a picnic plaza and a children’s play land. The Landmark Awards recognize real estate projects that make a significant impression on the Houston landscape. For consideration, projects had to be in the 10-county Houston area and have been completed in 2012. A panel of judges selected and placed nominated projects into categories based on their applications, then voted, abstaining from projects in which they had a conflict of interest.
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Constellation’s VirtuWatt™ Explained in a “Howcast” Video

Del Hilber — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:29:50 +0000

Want to learn how our VirtuWatt™ platform works in a simple and engaging manner? Howcast, known for their high-quality and useful how-to videos, recently put out a short video that clearly explains how our VirtuWatt platform operates in a step-by-step process. Constellation’s VirtuWatt’s key features include:

Energy market access at your fingertips.
Provides users with real-time energy consumption data at 1-minute granularity.
Offers the ability to export usage data to multiple software platforms.
Gives access to real-time pricing and energy cost calculations, which are useful when building a budget and