Baltimore Gas and Electric

BGE Awards ICF $65 Million in Energy Efficiency Contracts

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
ICFI, Acquisition, BGE, ICF, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Environment, EMPOWER, Renewable energy

RESTON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has awarded global consulting and technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) over $65 million in re-compete and new contracts to implement EmPOWER Maryland, the utility's statewide energy efficiency and demand response program. The agreements were awarded in the fourth quarter of 2024 and have a term of three years.

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  • RESTON, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) has awarded global consulting and technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) over $65 million in re-compete and new contracts to implement EmPOWER Maryland, the utility's statewide energy efficiency and demand response program.
  • ICF has delivered award-winning energy efficiency programs for BGE for over 15 years that have achieved over 5.5 gigawatts in energy savings to over 18 million utility customers.
  • "We are excited to continue our longstanding work with BGE to evolve and optimize their energy efficiency programs as they navigate the challenging transition to a clean energy future," said Anne Choate, ICF executive vice president for energy, environment and infrastructure.
  • Read more about ICF's energy efficiency and technology services and how they help clients meet their electrification and decarbonization goals.

TurningPoint Energy and Pivot Energy Announce Partnership on a 16.6 MWdc Community Solar Portfolio in Maryland

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Partner, Business, School, Acquisition, BGE, Legislation, FirstEnergy, Business development, Engineering, TPE, Growth, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Organization, Renewable energy

TurningPoint Energy (“TPE”) and Pivot Energy (“Pivot”) announce their collaboration on six (6) community solar projects in Maryland totaling 16.6 MWdc of solar capacity.

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  • TurningPoint Energy (“TPE”) and Pivot Energy (“Pivot”) announce their collaboration on six (6) community solar projects in Maryland totaling 16.6 MWdc of solar capacity.
  • TurningPoint Energy continues to be the leading greenfield developer in the Maryland Pilot Program since its inception in 2016.
  • TPE’s Maryland community solar portfolio includes over 40 MWdc slated for operation by the end of 2025, with many more under development in anticipation of the permanent community solar program legislation signed into law by Maryland Governor Wes Moore over the summer.
  • “We are excited to partner with TurningPoint Energy on these projects in Maryland,” said Luke Rickard, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Pivot Energy.

Bioenergy Devco Wins The Climate Registry 2023 Innovative Partnership Climate Leadership Award

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Monday, May 15, 2023
Partnership, Digestion, The Climate Registry, Electricity, BDC, RNG, BGE, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Exelon, Organization, Micro combined heat and power, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Climate change, Engineering, Natural gas, Renewable energy

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioenergy Devco (BDC),the North American division of BTS Bioenergy, LLC and global leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing and operation of anaerobic digestion facilities to recycle organic material and produce renewable natural gas, has been selected by The Climate Registry for recognition in the Innovative Partnership category of the 2023 Climate Leadership Awards. The award recognizes Bioenergy Devco's partnership with Exelon Corporation, Baltimore Gas & Electric and the Maryland Energy Administration for the interconnection project at the Maryland Bioenergy Center connecting renewable natural gas output from BDC's anaerobic digester directly to the public utility supply.

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bioenergy Devco (BDC),the North American division of BTS Bioenergy, LLC and global leader in the design, engineering, construction, financing and operation of anaerobic digestion facilities to recycle organic material and produce renewable natural gas, has been selected by The Climate Registry for recognition in the Innovative Partnership category of the 2023 Climate Leadership Awards.
  • "We are honored to receive this recognition from The Climate Registry for our work on the Maryland Bioenergy Center project," said Shawn Kreloff, CEO of Bioenergy Devco.
  • The Climate Leadership Awards are presented annually by The Climate Registry to recognize businesses, organizations and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change.
  • The Innovative Partnership category recognizes partnerships that have shown outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in advancing climate solutions.

Valmont Recognized for Protecting Critical Infrastructure With Four Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Architecture, Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy, Sustainability, Other Construction & Property, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Environment, Steel, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Patapsco River, Operating Industries Inc., Landfill, Burns & McDonnell, UT, Zinc, Life, Burn, Electricity, Turquoise, Multimedia, Research, Key, Fort Wingate, Baltimore Gas and Electric, AGA, Soil, Bridge, Groundwater, Communication, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, Conference, Safety, Plumbing

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511005900/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511005900/en/
    Presented annually by the AGA, the Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards recognizes unique, creative, and impressive projects utilizing galvanized steel.
  • This year, the winning Valmont submissions highlight the important role galvanizing plays in protecting our critical infrastructure.
  • The specification of hot-dip galvanizing impacts everyone by bolstering the safety and durability of structures we use every day.
  • Our Intermountain Galvanizing facility in Lindon, UT delivered, providing galvanizing services for 750 tons of steel.

Exelon Utilities Recognized With ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Awards

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Other Energy, Professional Services, Utilities, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Green Technology, Climate Change, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Baltimore Gas and Electric, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, Partnership, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Pepco, Carbon footprint, Public, DPL, Electricity, BGE, Carbon, DOE, Forest, Sale, Organization, EPA, Climate change, Delmarva Power, Pepco Holdings, ACE, PECO, Renewable energy, Commonwealth Edison, Exelon

The award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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  • The award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
  • BGE, ComEd, DPL, PECO and Pepco received Sustained Excellence notations, given to companies that demonstrate exceptional leadership for more than three years in the ENERGY STAR® program, while committing to superior energy efficiency achievements.
  • ACE received ENERGY STAR® recognition after completing the first year of its energy efficiency program.
  • ENERGY STAR® Award Winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, services, and strategies.

Exelon Foundation recognizes employees during National Volunteer Month for year-round volunteering efforts

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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“Powering a cleaner and brighter future for our customers means more than just delivering energy. It means being active in the communities we serve, sharing our resources and helping our customers in whatever way possible,” said Calvin Butler, president and CEO of Exelon. “Our employees share this passion for making a difference, and I am proud of their dedication to volunteer and share their most important resource -- time -- with their communities for causes they care about.”

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  • In acknowledgement of those efforts, the Exelon Foundation recognized 20 Exelon employees with its Volunteer Awards, given to those who have shown exemplary service and served more than 50 hours in one calendar year.
  • Father and son, and fellow BGE employees, Ron and Ben Carsten volunteer with Samaritan’s Purse , a nonprofit they have helped with disaster recovery efforts, building dozens of houses following Hurricane Florence and the 2022 Kentucky floods.
  • Delmarva Power employee Mark Naugle leverages his love for baseball and softball as a volunteer for the Delmar Little League organization.
  • Just this past summer, he coached the All-Star team that went to the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, NC.

Mercy Medical Center Named One of America's Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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BALTIMORE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy Medical Center has announced that it has been named to Newsweek's America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023. The list was published online at Newsweek.com and will be featured in the following print edition of Newsweek magazine.

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  • Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, named to Newsweek's America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023.
  • BALTIMORE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy Medical Center has announced that it has been named to Newsweek's America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023.
  • Newsweek, in collaboration with market research partner Statista, named Mercy among four Baltimore-area companies, including Under Armour, Constellation Energy and Baltimore Gas & Electric.
  • Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is located in downtown Baltimore City, about six blocks from Baltimore's famed Inner Harbor.

Exelon Energy Transformation Centered on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Technology, Professional Services, Science, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Energy, Utilities, Engineering, Energy, Other Science, Green Technology, Other Education, Research, Other Technology, University, Manufacturing, Education, Environment, Alumni, Historically black colleges and universities, BGE, Climate change, Morgan State University, Mentorship, Workforce, DCIA, STEM Academy, Pepco, HBCU, Commonwealth Edison, AC, Construction, Atlantic City, New Jersey, UNCF, Delmarva Power, Culture, Woman, STEM, LGBT, Pepco Holdings, Investment, Student, City, Ageing, Curriculum, Growth, Person, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Veteran, Empowerment, Downingtown STEM Academy, EXC, Renewable energy, Casino, Tutoring, Nursing, Exelon

“As the energy landscape evolves, one of the most important jobs I have as CEO is leading that transformation in a way that is just and equitable,” said Calvin Butler, Exelon president and CEO.

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  • “As the energy landscape evolves, one of the most important jobs I have as CEO is leading that transformation in a way that is just and equitable,” said Calvin Butler, Exelon president and CEO.
  • 14 scholars are confirmed for internships at Exelon and its local energy companies for summer 2023.
  • In 2022, Exelon continued its efforts to support the growth and development of local diverse suppliers in our communities through the Exelon Foundations Program and the Exelon Empowerment Academies.
  • Exelon has more than 80 unique workforce development programs across its six energy companies, designed to bring economic equity, empowerment and employment opportunities to under-resourced communities.

Vicinity Energy Partners with Baltimore Gas and Electric on Key Infrastructure Investment in Baltimore

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Carbon, EMPOWER, Senior, Baltimore Gas and Electric, Susquehanna State Park (Maryland), BGE, Heel, Engineering, Electricity, Surroundings, Steam, Heat, Vicinity Energy, Renewable energy, Rail transport

Vicinity invested $2 million to upgrade their district chilled water plants with piping upgrades, variable frequency drives on large motors, improved instrumentation, and sophisticated computer optimization software.

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  • Vicinity invested $2 million to upgrade their district chilled water plants with piping upgrades, variable frequency drives on large motors, improved instrumentation, and sophisticated computer optimization software.
  • This project improved equipment and controls at the Vicinity chilled water system located in Baltimore.
  • Optimum Energy LLC provided the engineering and optimization software that is the heart of the efficiency project.
  • “By partnering with forward-thinking companies like Vicinity we are able to bring the State of Maryland closer to its decarbonization goals.

Exelon Energy Delivery Companies ACE, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and Pepco Helped Connect More Than One Million Customers to Over $1 Billion in Energy Assistance in 2021 and 2022

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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“Energy affordability is a real concern for many of our customers, especially those who live below the poverty line.

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  • “Energy affordability is a real concern for many of our customers, especially those who live below the poverty line.
  • “Exelon teams were able to help connect more than a million eligible customers to more than $1 billion in energy assistance over the past two years, including LIHEAP funds.
  • ComEd’s Community Energy Assistance Ambassador program provided jobs for local residents, who helped connect thousands of customers to available bill-assistance programs.
  • And all six Exelon utilities made it even easier to sign up for assistance funds and have those funds applied to customer accounts.