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Constellation to Supply Clean Energy for Owens Corning Facility

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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.

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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

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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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Constellation’s $1 Million Grant Will Support Teach For America’s Mission

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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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3.66 MW Solar Generation Project To Support University of Maryland Medical System’s Sustainability Goals

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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

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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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How the U.S. Department of State Cut Emissions, Created Jobs & Surpassed Clean Energy Goals

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Signing the ESA with the State Department.

Signing the ESA with the State Department.

How does a government agency help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 28% by 2020?

Faced with the mandated challenges of reducing its carbon footprint and becoming more energy efficient, the U.S. Department of State was looking to leverage public-private partnerships to develop creative solutions that benefit the environment. It also needed a commercial entity, which had worked with the federal government, had experience in energy saving performance contracts, implemented renewable energy systems and energy conservation measures, and could provide a secure energy IT platform that would meet federal government requirements.…
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