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Constellation Energy Celebrates at the NYSE

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Ringing of the Bell
Today, Constellation Energy CEO Mayo Shattuck rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to signify the company having been listed on the exchange (NYSE: CEG) for 60 years. Accompanying Mayo at the celebration, several Constellation NewEnergy customers joined in recognizing Constellation Energy’s long history as a leading energy company. 

Constellation NewEnergy Provides the NYSE with Wind Energy
Constellation NewEnergy and the New York Stock Exchange also announced an agreement to supply renewable energy certificates (RECs) to match 100 percent…
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Defer Ownership of an On-site Solar Energy System

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Second part of a five part series on Ways to Green Your Energy Profile WITHOUT Increasing Cost

Putting your open rooftop or grounds to work through the installation of a solar power system can come with a hefty price tag if you choose to own the system yourself.  Instead of fronting the construction capital and taking responsibility for maintenance over the lifetime of a solar installation, most businesses opt to enter into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) that shifts these costs and ownership to a renewable energy provider.  The provider supplies power generated on-site to you for a…
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Greening Data Centers Presents a Real Opportunity to Improve Sustainability

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Managed hosting and IT services provider Datapipe made the decision to purchase 100 percent renewable energy for its New Jersey data centers from Constellation NewEnergy and it was a move that Datapipe CEO Robb Allen should be applauded for making. Not only does Datapipe join the ranks of businesses that are greening their energy portfolio, the company is also setting an example for the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the ICT sector is emitting greenhouse gases at…
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FCC’s National Broadband Plan Aims to Enhance the Energy Industry

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Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) submitted a National Broadband Plan to Congress, seeking to ensure that people throughout the U.S. have access to broadband technology.  Amongst the primary goals is the objective to position the U.S. as a global leader in the clean energy economy and the focus includes the modernization of the Smart Grid using broadband and other advanced communications technologies.  The FCC envisions that broadband will be a part of the Smart Grid, enabling the flow of energy data through the Internet and resulting in increased customer access to real-time energy usage.   …
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Natural Gas Storage Levels Post First Injection Of The Year

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Natural gas storage levels rose 11 Bcf in the week ending March 19th, reversing the prior week’s draw as eastern heating demand fell and the West and Producing regions injected.  The producing region added 19 Bcf, the largest build for the same week since 1994.  As temperatures were generally warmer than normal throughout most of the country, demand fell below average available supply levels while production continued to match historical norms.

Natural gas prices fell roughly 10 cents from where they opened following the report, and ended the day below $4/mmbtu.  Gas storage levels overall are now just 28 Bcf below a…
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Competitive Markets Positively Impact the Illinois Economy

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Just finishing up at the 2010 Illinois Energy Jobs Forum where I attended a roundtable discussion with other energy, environment, labor and government leaders about energy jobs in Illinois.   There was a lot of discussion around the positive impacts of the competitive electricity market on the Illinois economy.    The benefits are twofold:

Competition Can Drive Down Prices
The competitive electricity market brings structure and discipline around electricity costs.  This enables customers to switch to a competing supplier who can offer the most competitive supply services, or provide alternative energy solutions.  Essentially, competition can drive down prices, which has a…
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