“As an energy company and prominent business leader, being environmentally responsible is not just a nice thing to do – it is the right thing to do,” said Denis O Brien, PECO president and chief executive officer. “Our increased purchase of wind energy is just one more step in our efforts to be an environmental leader.”
Since its launch in May 2004, PECO WIND has become one of the largest and fastest growing green power programs in the country. More than 36,000 local households and businesses have chosen to purchase PECO WIND, placing it among the top 10 utility green energy programs in the country. The program also has been honored by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Energy and Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture).
The purchase for the headquarter building is part of a more than $15 million ongoing initiative at PECO to preserve the environment and help customers become more environmentally responsible as well. Other environmental projects include the opening of PECO’s first ‘green building’, the installation of a new Crown Lights messaging system at the company’s Center City headquarters, upgrades to secure Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for many company buildings throughout the region, the increased use of hybrid and biodiesel vehicles, and support for community and customer environmental and energy efficiency projects.
