Perry Ellis International Unveils First Rooftop Solar Power Installation as Part of Sustainability Initiatives

Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PEI) has completed a new 2,432-panel
rooftop solar installation atop one of the company’s largest
distribution centers, which is located in Seneca, South Carolina.
Constructed on an 83,000 square-foot roof of the 350,000 square-foot
facility, the installation marks a significant milestone in the
company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and its ongoing
sustainability mission.

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Con Edison Solutions, a leading national energy services company and
subsidiary of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc., designed and
installed the solar system for Perry Ellis International. The site is
expected to generate approximately 1.15 GWh of energy annually,
offsetting a significant portion of the distribution center's energy
needs with clean, renewable solar power. Launched as a pilot program,
this new solar installation will help direct future alternative energy
initiatives for PEI.

“As a global fashion company with offices and production facilities
around the world, we are placing an ever-growing focus on sustainable
facets of our operation. While the industry as a whole has made some
great strides, it is important to keep the momentum going to bring about
positive change. This is our first major solar power installation and
serves as a launch pad for additional initiatives in renewable energy
and company-wide Corporate Social Responsibility programs. Supporting
our company’s commitment to education, Perry Ellis International has
partnered with the Hamilton Career Center, a local vocational technical
school, within the school district of Oconee County. The goal is to work
with students to develop innovative ideas pertaining to robotics,
automation and industrial controls, as well as internship and employment
opportunities,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO and President of PEI.

“South Carolina has embraced the environmental and cost saving benefits
of solar power,” said Mark Noyes, President and CEO of Con Edison Clean
Energy Businesses, Inc.. “Together with Perry Ellis International, we
worked to transform 83,000 square-feet of previously-unused rooftop
space into a renewable energy power plant that will save the company in
energy costs while reducing its environmental footprint.”

About Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and
licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel,
accessories and fragrances. The company's collection of dress and casual
shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts,
jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is
available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company,
through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally
and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, Perry
Ellis America, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Rafaella®,
Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, and Farah®. The company enhances its
roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including:
Nike® for swimwear, Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, Jack Nicklaus® for golf
apparel and Guy Harvey® for performance fishing and resort wear.
Additional information on the company is available at http://www.pery.com.

About Con Edison Solutions

Con Edison Solutions is an energy services company that provides
renewable energy, resiliency, and sustainability services including
battery storage, cost-effective energy efficiency solutions, demand
management, and energy performance contracting to industrial,
commercial, governmental, and residential customers. Con Edison
Solutions offers programs and services designed to help customers
achieve their individual energy objectives and is accredited as an
Energy Services Provider (ESP) by the National Association of Energy
Service Companies (NAESCO).

Con Edison Solutions is a subsidiary of Con Edison Clean Energy
Businesses, Inc., and part of the Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED)
family of companies. More information can be obtained by calling
1-888-210-8899 or visiting the Con Edison Solutions website at www.conedsolutions.com.
You can also visit the Consolidated Edison, Inc. website at http://investor.conedison.com
for information on all of the Consolidated Edison companies.

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