inside exelon: fourth quarter 2014
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Inside Exelon is published quarterly by Exelon Corporate Communications for the employees and retirees of Exelon Corporation, highlighting the people, products, services and strategic issues that help shape our vision of: Performance that drives progress.TRANSCRIPT
Issue 31 Fourth Quarter 2014
Exelon’s Vision, Mission and Values
Exelon Hosts Third Semi-Annual Innovation Expo
ComEd Completes First-Ever Icebox Derby
A Day in the Life of a Wind Project Safety Manager
A Letter from Leadership To kick-off this year-end issue of Inside Exelon, I want to focus on our brand strategy – Exelon’s mission and vision, values and pillars, style and tone – and connect our business strategy with our vision of performance that drives progress.
2014 has been a year of strong action by the company. We’ve made investments and acquisitions – some in traditional areas (like Pepco Holdings, Inc., and Integrys Energy Services), and others that are helping us get a foothold in enabling technologies (fuel cells and carbon free gas generation, among others). We’ve also sold some assets that were more economically valuable to others than they were to us, both to fund the PHI acquisition as well as to free up cash that we can use to invest all across the energy business. Visit the Know Your Business page on myExelon to learn more.
The common element in all of these moves: reliable, clean and affordable energy products and more innovative approaches to our business across the board. That is our mission. And our investments in our utilities and competitive businesses reflect both our mission and our business strategy: leverage the integrated business model to create value and diversify our business.
As you read through our full brand strategy on pages 4 and 5, think through how your own performance excellence contributes to our ability to innovate for our customers. Understand that Advancing Clean Energy means not only fuel type, but also advocacy and active engagement in public policy debates at the national and state levels. Live each value and be an example for your colleagues. Our brand is not a sign on the wall; it is how we look at our company, what we aspire to be as we grow, and is the framework that is helping us execute our business strategy.
Thank you for a year of hard work and accomplishment. On behalf of the leadership team, we wish you all a happy holiday season.
Best regards,
Chris Crane
President and Chief Executive Officer
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8Holiday Giving and Volunteer Opportunities
18Building Lifelong Friendships at Exelon
21Exelon Nuclear Northeast Fleet Integration
Inside Exelon
Also in this issue:
2 By the Numbers: The Exelon Brand Hub
3 Public Advocacy Spotlight: Nuclear Matters, Nuclear Powers Illinois and We Stand for Energy
13 Nuclear Rolls Out Electronic Work Package
Fourth Quarter 2014Inside Exelon is published quarterly by
Exelon Corporate Communications for the
employees and retirees of Exelon Corporation,
highlighting the people, products, services and
strategic issues that help shape our vision of:
Performance that drives progress.
Editor:Emily Chen
Contributors:Angela Bernstein, Noelle Gaffney, Jeanne Hein,
Daniel Heun, Jennifer Hunt, Howard Karesh,
Elizabeth Keating, Kris Keys, Laura Micheli,
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By the Numbers | Letters from Employees | Three Things
Living the Brand Spotlight
How do YOU incorporate Exelon’s mission, vision and values into your everyday work life? Do you know a colleague who demonstrates how to live Exelon’s brand? Please let us know! We want to spotlight employees who are going above and beyond to ensure that our performance drives progress! Contact us at [email protected] to share your story.
Three Things You Should Know About…
1. As of the end of October, Exelon has hired 271 candidates with military experience in 2014, representing approximately 10 percent of total new hires for the year.
2. More than 7,500 Exelon employees are involved with one or more of Exelon’s nine employee resource groups (ERGs).
3. Exelon follows a diversified recruitment strategy, with the goal of attracting, developing, motivating and retaining a diverse workforce. The company has ongoing recruiting commitments in the areas of early career awareness, university programs, military and veteran initiatives, and disability friendly and national diversity programs.
By the Numbers: The Exelon Brand Hub
Diversity & Inclusion at Exelon
TOTAL BRAND ASSETS AVAILABLE,
INCLUDING LOGOS, WORD AND
POWERPOINT TEMPLATES,
ICONOGRAPHY, ETC.
630 eight
ACTIVE USERS FROM
EXELON, OUR SUPPLIERS
AND OTHERS14,000OVER
UNIQUE BRANDS WITH UNIQUE
BRAND ASSETS (EXELON, EXELON
GENERATION, CONSTELLATION,
BGE, COMED, PECO, CONSTELLATION
HOME AND BGE HOME)
240MORE THAN
BRAND ARTICLES
The Brand Hub is a brand resource center for the Exelon family of companies. It contains information about Exelon’s visual identity, including logos, email signatures, templates, collateral materials and much more. Visit the Brand Hub at http://brand.exeloncorp.com.
ON-BRAND
PHOTOS AVAILABLE
FOR UNLIMITED
EXELON USE
180
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Public Advocacy Spotlight
Public Advocacy Spotlight: Nuclear Matters, Nuclear Powers Illinois and We Stand for Energy
Nuclear Matters
Nuclear Matters aims to:
• Inform the public about the clear benefits that nuclear energy provides the nation
• Raise awareness of the economic challenges to nuclear energy that threaten those benefits
• Work with stakeholders to explore possible policy solutions that properly value nuclear energy as a reliable, affordable and carbon-free electricity resource that is essential to America’s energy future
Our nation’s nuclear energy plants are vital national assets that provide reliable, carbon-free electricity to tens of millions of households and businesses around the country. Despite their value, a combination of economic factors – including low natural gas prices, energy policies and market rules that fail to recognize this value – places these plants in economic jeopardy.
Learn more and support nuclear energy at a national level by visiting the following links:
• NuclearMatters.com
• facebook.com/nuclearmatters
• twitter.com/nuclear_matters
Nuclear Powers Illinois
This effort is designed to inform Illinois policymakers and residents about the clear benefits the state’s six nuclear facilities provide to the Illinois economy, environment and electric grid reliability. Illinois’ nuclear facilities are vital to the state and provide tremendous benefits to Illinois families and communities, including:
• 48 percent of Illinois’ energy supply, powering millions of homes and businesses
• 90 percent of the state’s carbon-free energy
• 28,000 direct and indirect jobs in Illinois
• Illinois’ nuclear facilities are by far the state’s most reliable source of energy providing power 24/7/365
Despite these clear benefits, some Illinois nuclear facilities are at risk of closing before their licenses expire. Illinois has an opportunity to implement policy solutions – consistent with competitive markets – that properly value the benefits of Illinois’ nuclear facilities and safeguard their continued operation.
Learn more and support nuclear energy in Illinois by signing up at the following sites:
• NuclearPowersIllinois.com
• facebook.com/NuclearPowersIL
• twitter.com/NuclearPowersIL
We Stand for Energy
We Stand For Energy is a national program sponsored by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI). The program supports a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy future for everyone. Meeting America’s growing need for electricity, today and tomorrow, will require smart energy solutions that ensure electricity remains reliable, affordable and increasingly clean. We Stand For Energy believes electricity does more than just power our homes and businesses, it is helping secure a bright future for all Americans.
It is important for America’s energy policies to:
• Help support and create local jobs
• Keep local communities and economies growing
• Spur the development of new, innovative technologies
• Enable the use a diverse supply of domestic energy sources
• Provide a secure energy future for everyone
• Protect consumers and ensure everyone is treated fairly
The energy industry is full of changing regulations, policies and economic conditions. Thanks to a new wave of industry campaigns, employees at companies like Exelon can now make their voices heard and help to effect change that is good for the public, industry and company. Check out three examples below:
Learn more about We Stand For Energy by visiting the following sites:
• WeStandForEnergy.com
• facebook.com/WeStandForEnergy
• twitter.com/WeStand4Energy
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Cover Story | Exelon’s Vision, Mission and Values
Exelon’s Brand: Performance that Drives Progress
Employee Voices After reaching out to employees to hear how they relate to the new vision and mission and how they incorporate our company values into their everyday work life, we received a lot of positive feedback. Here are some of the things our colleagues shared:
• Liz Finocchio, Marketing Promotions Manager at PECO “The new mission statement provides me a clear direction on where the company wants to be in the future and that helps guide me day to day. I can really make that direct correlation between what I’m doing and how it’s going to help the company get to where it wants to be.”
• Gabriel Nunez, Senior eChannel Program Manager at BGE “I am very fortunate to work for an organization like Exelon that recognizes the value that we can bring into the communities and it allows us the flexibility for employees to directly participate in making a difference. It’s the part of the job that I find very fulfilling and rewarding. Being present in the community and seeing the positive effect we have and how we are truly contributing to the vision statement and progressing things and making change happen.”
• Paul Lavallee, Field Sales and Marketing Director at Constellation “The element of the new vision statement that speaks most directly to me is innovation. You see again and again that technology drives positive change.”
• Allison Manswell, Leadership Development Programs Manager, BSC “I think that we will be able to achieve our goals by harnessing how employees work together and how innovative ideas come out of any random meeting on any given day. I think that’s where the magic of our business goals is going to come from.”
• Michael Evans, Lead Analyst - Security Awareness and Audit Support, BSC “This mission statement clearly conveys our priorities, showing we are both a dependable and innovative leader in energy solutions, continuously creating products that improve the lives of our customers. The mission statement clearly lays out for me that we are committed to the future, welcoming new ideas to the energy market, while maintaining our commitment to our current customers.”
• John Facelo, Senior Site Engineer at Fort Smallwood “Safety is always the first consideration when performing a task. My mantra is “attention to detail,” and I believe that effort in “sweating the small stuff” will show in the quality and safety of our goods and services. Our integrity in the way we do business is the key to our approach.”
In September, Exelon introduced an updated vision and a new mission statement after a detailed assessment, and employee feedback indicated a shorter vision would be easier to remember.
Defining Vision and Mission “Vision” and “mission” are similar terms and are defined somewhat differently depending on the company. We are following the model embraced by other Fortune 500 companies such as Disney, Coca Cola and AT&T, which define vision in aspirational terms (why we matter and what we achieve on behalf of others), and mission in practical terms (who we are, what we do and what we aim to be).
To hear more employees discuss the new brand, visit myExelon to watch the vision and mission video.
Brand Resources
• Brand Toolkit on myExelon
• Vision and Mission Video
• Exelon Brand Hub
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Cover Story | Exelon’s Vision, Mission and Values
Our Mission
Exelon’s mission is to be the leading diversified energy company – by providing reliable, clean, affordable and innovative energy products.
Our Vision
Performance that drives progress At Exelon, we believe that reliable, clean, and affordable energy is essential to a brighter, more sustainable future. That’s why we’re committed to providing innovation, best-in-class performance and thought leadership to help drive progress for our customers and communities.
The values we live by every day
We are dedicated to safety. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability for our people, our customers and the communities in which we work. As a fundamental part of our culture and operations, every member of the Exelon team is dedicated to putting safety first.
We actively pursue excellence. We are driven to excel. Recognizing the value of constant improvement, we reach beyond compliance to advance our processes and develop more efficient energy. In all we do, we passionately exceed the standards of our industry—and those we set for ourselves—creating value for our shareholders, customers and communities.
We innovate to better serve our customers. We see challenge as an opportunity to exercise our ingenuity and our competitive spirit. We encourage curiosity and exploration to develop better ways of delivering clean energy. We innovate with focus and intent, creating the solutions that matter most for our customers.
We act with integrity and are accountable to our communities and the environment. We are committed to doing what’s right. A deep connection to the communities we serve compels us to take responsibility for our work, and we actively look for ways to engage and give back. We value the environment and work to reduce our impact with future generations in mind.
We succeed as an inclusive and diverse team. We foster and inclusive culture of trust, collaboration and performance. We welcome and respect people with different perspectives, backgrounds and trains because we know that diverse teams drive powerful outcomes.
Performance ExcellenceOur commitment to excellence and to continuous improvement drives sustainable growth and builds shareholder value. From the safety, reliability and efficiency of our operations, to the innovative solutions we create for our customers, to the strength of our financials, we draw on our experience and expertise to be the best in everything we do.
A Balanced PerspectiveOur presence at every stage of the energy business—from generation to power sales and retail marketing, transmission to delivery—gives us a unique insight into today’s energy challenges. Our progressive yet grounded approach allows us to seize opportunities that others might not see.
Effective CollaborationWe build strong working partnerships. We know that only through teamwork can we develop and deliver smarter, cleaner, more efficient energy solutions.
Driving Competition and ChoiceWe believe that competition drives choice, innovation and savings. We champion competitive energy markets to empower our customers and to move our nation forward.
Advancing Clean EnergyWe are committed to progress—connecting customers to cleaner, more cost-effective energy resources and actively leading the conversation to help shape the future of clean energy.
The foundational pillars of our company
Optimistic & DynamicWe communication with a hopeful, inspiring, active tone to convey our belief in what can be–and our drive to make it happen.
Open & EngagingWe know that information is only powerful if it’s easy to understand. Our communications have an accessible, welcoming style that draws people in.
Smart & ConfidentWe represent our deep experience and expertise through communications that are rigorous, yet succinct.
Grounded & PerceptiveOur communications are straightforward, insightful and relatable – reflecting our understanding of the real-world impact our work has.
The style and tone of everything we say and do
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Secondary Story | Executing Our Strategy
Executing Our Strategy: M&A Update
On Nov. 1, we closed on the acquisition of Integrys Energy Services, which joined Constellation. Bringing Integrys Energy Services into Constellation creates immediate scale, adding customers to Constellation’s footprint across 22 states and the District of Columbia - particularly in key Midwest and Northeast markets that our retail business has targeted for growth.
About the Integrys Energy Services Acquisition Merging Integrys Energy Services into Constellation adds about 1.2 million commercial, industrial, public sector and residential customers to our portfolio, bringing the total Constellation customer base to approximately 2.5 million homes and businesses. The deal also creates a stronger, more diverse business that is well positioned to compete for customers’ business in retail electricity and gas markets across the country.
The combined strengths of the two companies will enable Constellation to reach more customers and continue growing, particularly in areas where we already own significant generation assets. Our competitive businesses in Exelon Generation and Constellation provide a platform to diversify into adjacent markets, while supporting our dividend, which supplements our utilities’ contributions.
Pepco Holdings, Inc. – Analyze Phase and Design Phase Updates The Exelon/PHI merger integration is moving full-steam ahead under the leadership of Chief Integration Officers Carim Khouzami (Exelon) and Donna Kinzel (PHI). On Nov. 5 in Washington, leaders of the integration Business Area Teams (BAT) presented their final Analyze Phase findings and recommendations on everything from savings opportunities to technology recommendations. The day-long meeting featured opening comments from PHI Chairman, President and CEO Joe Rigby and Exelon Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Bill Von Hoene, who leads the merger steering committee overseeing the integration efforts.
Now, the merger teams pivot to the Design Phase, where each Business Area Team’s job is a complicated one: design their new organizations. From Finance and HR to Communications, IT and Supply – among others – each BAT is working to take the findings of the Analyze Phase and translate them into actionable organization charts, savings opportunities and other recommendations that will get Exelon and PHI to, and beyond, a successful “day one” as a combined company.
“The merger teams have done an extraordinary job,” said Von Hoene in his opening remarks to the Analyze Phase final presentations. “Most [of you] are doing merger work in addition to your regular roles, and on behalf of Chris Crane, Joe Rigby and our respective leadership teams, we thank you for your excellent work.”
The merger remains on track to close in the second or third quarter of 2015. Visit the “Exelon/PHI Information” page on myExelon – accessible from a link on the main navigation page – for the latest updates.
By Howard Karesh, Corporate Communications
The first 10 days of November were filled with action on Exelon’s strategy to leverage the integrated business model to create value and diversify our business.
A quick glance at the map will tell you a lot about
the thinking behind this combination. With PECO
and BGE as their neighbors to the immediate north
and west, the PHI utilities give Exelon geographic
strength in the Mid-Atlantic and a contiguous
presence along a sizeable area of the East Coast.
With similar cultures dedicated to safety and reliability,
the companies are a nice match that will give us added
scale and the ability to share best practices and further
improve reliability and performance.
Exelon and PHI By the Numbers*PURCHASE PRICE IN CASH:
$27.25 per PHI share
ELECTRIC & GAS CUSTOMERS:
EXELON 7.8 millionPHI 2 million
SERVICE TERRITORY:
EXELON UTILITIES 15,800 SQ. MILES
PHI 8,340 sq. miles
RATE BASE:
EXELON UTILITIES $20 billion**PHI $8.3 billion**
*Data as of year-end 2013 unless otherwise indicated**Reflects 2015 year-end rate base
Atlantic City Electric Co. Service Territory
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. Service Territory
ComEd Service Territory
Delmarva Power & Light Service Territory
PECO Energy Service Territory
Potomac Electric Power Service Territory
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Get to Know...
You joined BGE in 2013 and were named BGE’s new CEO on March 1, 2014. How would you describe your first year with the company?I joined BGE the year before I was named CEO. During that time, as senior vice president, Regulatory and External Affairs, I tried to absorb everything I could about BGE’s culture. Initially, much of my focus was external as I developed key relationships throughout the state. It was a very valuable learning experience and set a great foundation for me. When I became CEO, I immediately began meeting with employees to hear their views and
ideas about the company and to share my vision of what I believe is our very bright future. It’s been rewarding to talk with the people who are responsible for making BGE so successful.
How would you describe your management style?Collaborative. We need to keep building on what we do well, and we also need to be open to new ways of thinking. I appreciate others’ opinions and ideas—that’s how good decisions are made. I like to empower people, and in return I expect those around me to uphold our company values and always be accountable for their actions. I’m looking forward to leading the team that will take BGE to the next level. I’ve developed strong partnerships with BGE President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Woerner – and the rest of BGE’s executive leadership team – to inspire excellence in everything we do. A successful leader manages with courage and vision, a strong understanding of the state of the business and the ability to inspire others. I feel honored and fortunate to have the opportunity to lead a company that has served customers in central Maryland for close to 200 years.
What have been the key business drivers for BGE in 2014?No one will be surprised to hear that we’ve raised the bar for 2014. Safety, reliability and providing excellent customer service will continue to be the foundation of how this company operates. We’ll also expand our smart grid-related programs to enhance the customer experience and keep moving forward in the areas of innovation and technology. Legislative and regulatory advances will be critical, and we plan to make further strides in fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. BGE is an important part of the communities we serve, and we’ll make a concerted effort to increase our presence through volunteer initiatives. We will continue to have a strong philanthropic presence to demonstrate that BGE is a company that cares.
Interview conducted and condensed by Jeanne Hein, BGE Communications
Get to Know...Calvin Butler, Jr.Chief Executive Officer, BGE
Joe DominguezSenior Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy, Exelon
What major legislative challenges are ahead for Exelon?One issue that you have likely heard about is our ongoing effort to end the wind production tax credit (PTC) at the federal level. While we are the 12th largest wind farm owner in the nation with 1,300 MW of wind power, Exelon has consistently opposed subsidies for any proven energy technology because of the inevitable negative consequences of subsidies. Let’s have the market, not government, pick energy technology winners and losers. It’s time for these subsidies to end, and we’re working hard to make that happen.
Also, with the recent issuance of a draft rule by the EPA that targets greenhouse gas reductions for our nation’s generation fleet, another key set of challenges for my team, at both the regulatory and legislative levels, will be helping the individual states find a way forward to compliance over the next few years. These efforts will be critical towards ensuring that the zero-carbon characteristics of Exelon’s nuclear assets are better valued in the marketplace.
What are you most excited about for Exelon moving forward?With the recent EPA draft rule on carbon and the lessons learned from this past winter’s polar vortex, policymakers are beginning to better understand the need to fully value reliability and carbon reductions in the market. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I am growing more confident that we are headed in the right direction. This will be good for Exelon and our nuclear assets, but more importantly, will be good for the country and the sustainability of energy markets.
I’m also excited about Exelon’s future because there is no one in our industry that works harder or that understands the issues better than Exelon and its people.
What can employees do to impact public policy and advocate for the company? Every day, decisions get made in Washington and in state capitols that impact our bottom line. As a company, we need to be engaged through our government affairs organizations. But it doesn’t stop there.
At the individual level, we need employees to become involved in civic life, to educate themselves about issues impacting our business and to support initiatives that allow Exelon to prosper. So, inform your neighbors and peers in civic groups; reach out to local, state or federal officials when called upon; and participate in organized Exelon advocacy efforts, including voting and supporting Exelon political action committees (PACs). We cannot do this alone and our employees’ help is more important than ever.
Interview conducted and condensed by Kathy Pidliskey, Government Affairs
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Community Connection
Community ConnectionExelon Offers Holiday Giving and Volunteer Opportunities
Exelon employees have a deep connection to the communities our company serves and they actively seek ways to give back, especially during the holiday season. Beginning in November and throughout December, Exelon is offering volunteer and giving opportunities to celebrate #GivingTuesday.
What is #GivingTuesday?
The retail industry kicks off seasonal shopping with “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.” Now there is #GivingTuesday, a special call to action on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving that creates a national day of giving that is meant to inspire philanthropy and encourage giving around the shopping season. This year #GivingTuesday will take place on Dec. 2.
#GivingTuesday unifies charities, corporations, small businesses and individuals from across the globe through social media to inspire and amplify small acts of kindness that change our community for the better.
Are YOU ready to join the #GivingTuesday movement? Here are six ways to participate:
1. On Dec. 2, in honor of #GivingTuesday, if you make a charitable donation of at least $100 through Exelon’s Matching Gift program, the company will provide a dollar-for-dollar match PLUS an additional $100.
2. Volunteer for a company-sponsored activity in your area. Search “#GivingTuesday” on the Energy for the Community site for opportunities with food pantries, schools, environmental organizations, winter clothing drives and more!
3. Log your volunteer hours on the Energy for the Community site and then turn your hours into Dollars for Doers grants to your favorite charities. Your service hours and grants will be part of our #GivingTuesday announcements.
4. If you have volunteered 50 hours or more in 2014 for a nonprofit organization, apply for the Energy for the Community Employee Volunteer Awards by Dec. 31, 2014. Exelon honors 18 employees at an award ceremony with grants up to $20,000 to their partner nonprofit organizations.
5. In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, celebrate giving back to the community by sharing your stories via Facebook and Twitter with hashtags #GivingTuesday and #ExelonVolunteers.
6. For Illinois employees: Donate cold-weather essentials to help “Warm Up Chicago,” a drive focused on collecting hats, mittens and gloves for thousands of seniors, adults and children. Collection bins will be located on site at various work locations.
By Erin Reed, Corporate Communications
Exelon employees donated their time for the LaVoz Latina tree trimming project, one of Exelon’s many #GivingTuesday volunteer events.
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Community Connection | Around Exelon
Girls Win in First-ever ComEd Icebox Derby
It wasn’t your typical auto race, but that didn’t stop the crowd of more than 100 spectators from shouting and cheering as team Sonic Doom maneuvered their car, made from a recycled refrigerator, across the finish line to become the champions of ComEd’s first-ever Icebox Derby.
The Icebox Derby initiative grew out of ComEd’s Women’s History Month celebration, Women in Innovation, this past March. Through partner organizations, such as the Girl Scouts of Chicago & Northwestern Indiana, Girls4Science and the Chicago Urban League, ComEd recruited more than 30 girls, aged 13 to 19, for the six-week program.
With guidance from ComEd mentors, participants built race cars using recycled refrigerators from ComEd’s Fridge Recycling program. The teams met for three hours each week, and each session focused on a different challenge: installing a chassis, wiring a motor and installing steering, brakes and acceleration systems. By week four, the cars were essentially complete, and the last two weeks were focused on car customization and timed trials, respectively.
The girls, some who came from as far as 50 miles away, represented a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds and varying levels of technical expertise, but they all had one thing in common: an interest in learning and the opportunity for hands-on STEM experience.
“Being from the South Side of Chicago, experiences like the Icebox Derby are very rare,” said Ariel P., a participant from Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. “There aren’t a lot of opportunities like this where I come from.”
Outside of working sessions, the teams were encouraged to use social media to promote the race. Using hashtags such as #empower and their team names, they were able to secure extra bonuses for the cars like speed boosts, racing gloves and more. Upon completion of the Icebox Derby program, all participants received a $1,000 scholarship check and the winning team members were awarded a trip to the National Flight Academy.
By Elizabeth Keating, ComEd Communications
Community Connection
The program brought 30 girls together and challenged them, along with their ComEd
mentors, to build a car out of a recycled refrigerator. Using ingenuity, team work and
power tools, the girls completed their cars and raced them in the first-ever Icebox Derby.
Employees Go on Eco-Treasure Hunt to Reduce Energy UseAt Exelon, we continuously look for innovative ways to improve our businesses. Employees at Kennett Square launced an interactive way to evaluate energy consumption at their campus by performing an Eco-Treasure Hunt.
From Oct. 26-28, BSC Real Estate, Constellation and Exelon Corporate Strategy came together to host the three-day event focused on energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction within our operations.
The Eco-Treasure Hunt consisted of a review of the Kennett Square campus during off hours, start-up and regular operations focusing on lighting, HVAC, plug-load and communications. Inspired by EPA’s Energy Star and assisted by the Staples Energy Management Team, this pilot identified potential opportunities to reduce energy use by 21 percent, with potential annual
savings of more than $186,000 with an estimated three-year payback.
Performing an in-depth analysis with a cross-functional team provided a great opportunity to enhance how a building performs. The team is working together to carry forward the recommendations into action and hopes to host similar events at other Exelon sites in the future.
By Erin Reed, Corporate Communications
The Eco-Treasure Hunt team included of
representatives from BSC Supply, Kennett Square
Facilities, BGE Facilities, Constellation Corporate
Strategy and GenCo Environmental.
Plug-load Savings Lighting Savings HVAC Savings
No cost initiatives to power down equipment
(Televisions, café equipment, gym equipment, personal
space lighting)
=
$33,200 annual savings
Internal and parking lot lighting retrofits (3 year estimated
payback)
=
$87,750 annual savings
Optimizing building temperature set points,
demand control ventilation and optimizing building
space utilization (>2 year estimated payback)
=
$65,500 annual savings
IntegrityAROUND EXELON
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Around Exelon: Accountability
Accountability
As part of PECO’s commitment to the environment, and to continue to ensure reliable service for customers, the company has implemented an avian protection and management program.
Pennsylvania is home to more than 420 different bird species, some of which are threatened or endangered. This program will help prevent bird injuries and outages resulting from avian contact with electrical equipment.
“The program will help us track injuries, fatalities and the number of nests on or near our equipment,” said Ted Murray, PECO senior environmental compliance specialist. “By identifying the areas with a large concentration of birds, we can make changes to our equipment to reduce the likelihood of wildlife injuries in the future.”
These changes include retrofitting poles and equipment to make them safer for birds and other wildlife.
Field employees are currently receiving training on how to identify nesting situations and properly report bird injuries and fatalities. In addition, PECO created a field guide to help employees identify species of birds and to provide tips to ensure appropriate reporting.
PECO’s avian protection and management program is similar to programs previously implemented by ComEd and BGE, and was adopted as an operating company best practice.
By Greg Smore, PECO Communications
PECO Avian Management Program Takes Flight
On a cold and blustery Sunday in downtown Baltimore, hundreds of BGE employees, accompanied by friends and family members (and many dogs!), braved the conditions to participate in the 2014 Baltimore Heart Walk. This year’s event was led by BGE’s CEO Calvin Butler Jr., who served as the 2014 Heart Walk chairman.
Although the weather was chilly, participants exuded nothing but warmth. “This is such an important cause,” said Senior Communications Specialist Rachael Lighty, who along with her dog Portia, walked the three mile course and raised money. “BGE’s community involvement says so much about how much we care for our customers and the community.”
For Product Manager and Heart Walk team captain Penny Jenkins, who recruited the highest number of walkers (110!), it was a personal mission. “Volunteering to be a captain was driven out of my passion to make a difference in the ongoing research for heart disease. I have many family members and friends
who have been affected by the disease, so I felt compelled and inspired to do something.”
BGE’s total monetary contribution to the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease and stroke was an impressive $335,000. The total amount raised for this year’s Heart Walk was nearly $1.5 million.
In an email to BGE employees following the event, Butler wrote, “What an accomplishment! Because of all of you, we far surpassed every goal we set for this event. It was an honor to represent BGE by serving as this year’s Baltimore Heart Walk chairman, and I greatly appreciate your support, dedication and commitment. The success of this year’s Walk is a clear example of how our team achieves great things by being better together!
By Jeanne Hein, BGE Communications
The Heart of the Matter
Baltimore Heart Walk Chairman and BGE Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler Jr.,
gets a big hug from Aiden Richmond, 7, who has had eight heart surgeries.
BGE employees help raise $335,000 to help fight heart disease and stroke
Hundreds of BGE employees, friends and family members came together for the
2014 Greater Baltimore Heart Walk on Nov. 2 and raised a total of $335,000 to
help fight against heart disease and stroke.
AROUND EXELON
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Around Exelon: Customer Service
As temperatures begin to drop, BGE, ComEd and PECO have completed the necessary projects and preventive maintenance inspections to ensure safe and reliable electric and natural gas service for customers this winter.
All three utilities completed a thorough review of their electric systems, which included inspections of aerial and underground electric equipment, substations and other facilities to meet increased demand during cold weather months. BGE and PECO secured natural gas supplies and completed filling storage facilities to serve natural gas customers throughout the winter. Both companies also completed system inspections and projects to replace existing natural gas lines and expand capacity to meet the growing needs of customers.
In addition to system reliability and corrective and preventive maintenance work, the utilities also performed tree trimming, conducted employee emergency response drills, and provided customers with tools and information to help them stay safe and save energy and money during the winter heating season.
“It’s our responsibility to provide safe and reliable electric and natural gas service, and this work is critical to meeting the needs of our customers,” said Craig Adams, PECO president and CEO. “As we prepare for colder weather, we encourage our customers to do the same by inspecting heating equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.”
There also has been an extensive review of emergency processes and procedures by field and back-office personnel to help ensure safe and efficient response to storms or emergencies. Each utility also continues to make investments in new technology to enhance storm response and restoration activities.
“In addition to technology upgrades on our system, we also are continually reviewing processes and making improvements to ensure that our people are prepared to respond quickly, efficiently and safely during a significant winter storm,” said Terence R. Donnelly, ComEd executive vice president and COO.
As part of the ongoing commitment to promote energy efficiency, BGE, ComEd and PECO are reminding customers that the winter heating season can lead to higher energy bills. All three utilities have provided customers with tips and energy and money-saving programs that will help reduce their bills when the thermometer dips, including the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program®, ComEd Smart Ideas and PECO Smart Ideas.
“During the colder months, heating systems typically account for more than 40 percent of customers’ energy bills because extreme weather generally triggers significant increases in energy use at home,” said Calvin Butler Jr., BGE chief executive officer. “We encourage all customers to think about simple steps they can take in their home to save energy each day, no matter the temperature outside.”
Compiled by Greg Smore, PECO Communications
Exelon Utilities Prepare Systems for Colder Weather and Help Customers Manage Winter Heating Costs
Customer ServiceAROUND EXELON
PECO crews working in Philadelphia’s Franklin Square in early November in preparation of winter.
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Around Exelon: Performance Excellence
The 2014 Polar Vortex: Looking Back and Planning Ahead
Performance ExcellenceAROUND EXELON
Persistent record low temperatures…Record high energy consumption…Unyielding snow and ice. With predictions for another unseasonably cold winter in 2015, thoughts quickly return to the harsh weather experienced this past winter.
In many ways, the Polar Vortex of 2014 was an unprecedented event. Joe Nigro, Constellation CEO commented, “For Constellation, the Polar Vortex provided an opportunity to showcase its value proposition in action; the unique ability to match load to generation and manage price volatility risk across the energy value chain. This is especially true due to the 24/7 reliability of Exelon’s nuclear fleet, which generates power consistently through all types of severe weather.”
Load-serving entities across the industry had to purchase power in the spot markets to meet the steep increase in demand, and they
paid historically high prices to do so. In January, wholesale energy prices rose from approximately $40 per megawatt hour to $1,850 per megawatt hour. Retail suppliers guaranteed their fixed rate customers a price that was significantly lower than the price they paid to purchase power.
Constellation faced the same challenges but was able to serve its load through its portfolio of Exelon Generation base load nuclear and dispatchable resources. Where many load serving entities had to rely on the market to cover the high demand, Constellation was generally able to serve its load with its own resources. Constellation’s business model, in combination with its diverse generating portfolio, placed it in a position to withstand even the most extreme market events experienced during the Polar Vortex.
By Jeff Myers, Constellation Communications
New Wind Development in MI and MD
This spring, Exelon Power’s Wind and Solar division began construction on Fourmile Wind Project in Garrett County in Western Maryland, followed shortly by the approval for the Fair Wind Project on Backbone Mountain, also in Garret County. The 16-turbine, 40-megawatt (MW) Fourmile Wind Project was approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) and will be operational by the end of 2014. Last December, the PSC approved the Fair Wind Project to construct up to 15 wind turbines on Backbone Mountain. Local permitting is underway for the 30-MW project, which is expected to go into commercial operation by the end of 2015.
Outside of Maryland, Exelon Power is expanding the Beebe Wind Project in Michigan, adding 50 MW to the project, which also will be operational by the end of this year. The first phase of Beebe went into commercial operation in 2012. Construction on the expansion, known as Beebe 1B, began in May.
“These projects are vital parts of Exelon Power’s overall asset management and growth strategy,” said Dave Drescher, vice president, Wind and Solar. “In particular, our projects in Maryland help support the company’s overall clean energy commitments to the state.”
By Tim Wirth, Generation Communications
40 MW, 16 turbinesFOURMILE:
2 projects, 110 MWWHEN COMPLETED:
Maryland
50.4 MW, 21 turbinesBEEBE 1B:
6 projects, 403.2 MWWHEN COMPLETED:
Michigan
How one Exelon company turned an industry challenge into an opportunity for success
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Around Exelon: Innovation
Nuclear Rolls Out Electronic Work Package
InnovationAROUND EXELON
Clinton Station made U.S. nuclear industry history in July, when a nuclear work package was completed electronically, from start to finish, for the first time. Under development for nearly two years, the goal of the Electronic Work Package (eWP) project is to implement an industry first, state-of-the-art, mobile work process that uses electronic work orders and supporting documents to perform maintenance at Exelon Nuclear plants. The eWP will modernize the work package flow and enable electronic work package execution in the field, reduce costs and greatly improve the efficiency of the entire work flow process by:
• Streamlining the process for handling and archiving work packages
• Reducing craft administrative burden
• Increasing wrench time
• Improving control of work packages from initiation to closeout
• Reducing in-field work package revision time
• Improving work package closeout process for first line supervisors
• Reducing material costs associated with the assembly of traditional work packages
A cross-functional team solicited site input, selected a vendor to develop the software to Exelon’s design, and tested the program to ensure compliance with current processes and design criteria. Insights from representatives of all aspects of work package development, work execution and record retention, including managers, supervisors and workers, have been critical for the project.
“This is a very exciting project,” said Jim Meister, vice president of Operations Support. “The eWP provides us with tremendous process advancements in work package development efficiencies, human performance enhancements, work execution efficiencies, and electronic document retention. This is a major change in the way Nuclear does business and will have a very positive impact when fully implemented.”
Clinton Station is the pilot implementation site for the program, which will be implemented across the Exelon sites using PassPort over the next year. At Clinton, an implementation team oversees the training, migration and execution aspects while obtaining feedback and identifying any necessary software enhancements.
“The obvious efficiency gains were paramount in the commitment to the eWP project,” said Jeff Stovall, Clinton Station maintenance director. “However, I truly believe we have only scratched the surface in what innovative ideas will come forward that will further increase the final impact of this technology based on the initial Clinton workforce feedback provided to date during the pilot.”
The program electronically manages the generation and assembly of work packages, including all procedures and referenced documents required to perform work, and will be utilized through the entire work package process. Once all work is completed, the program creates a final quality assurance record for central file record retention and writes all required data back to PassPort.
The work package is loaded onto an electronic tablet (iPad) and can be updated through the company’s WiFi network; however, a WiFi connection is not required when using the tablet in the field. The work package on the tablet is very similar in structure and format to hardcopy work packages and includes tabs, collected documents, required forms and checklists. Placekeeping, signatures, found data and other work records are made and captured on the tablet. The camera and other features of the iPad allow workers the flexibility to capture information for future use or to be forwarded electronically to others to support the work activity. The eWP will not preclude the use of traditional paper work packages during the implementation phases of the project or after implementation.
The eWP is the next step towards ensuring Exelon Nuclear remains a leader in industry innovation. Once fully implemented, the eWP will provide cost savings through improved human performance tools for the end user, better document control and provide enhanced efficiencies across all aspects of the work execution process.
By Bill Stoermer, Generation Communications
Electrical Maintenance Technicians Terry Jones and Kenneth Hansbro use the
Electronic Work Package at Clinton Station in Illinois.
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Around Exelon: Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion
First Quarter: Generational Differences, Implicit Bias and Active Inclusion
The presentation explores generational differences and offers an opportunity to understand how our minds work in perceiving and working with others. The webinar allows participants to practice active inclusion, which enables us to work more effectively together by better understanding perspectives, experiences and opinions that are different from our own.
Second Quarter: The Impact of Implicit Bias: Understanding How Implicit Bias Impacts Individuals & What To Do If You Are Experiencing Implicit Bias At Work
While implicit bias is unintentionally expressed, the impact of it is very real for people who experience it at work. This webinar focuses on implicit bias and differences from the perspective of the person who is experiencing the bias. This session provides information and practical tips on how to better understand and interrupt implicit bias.
Third Quarter: He Said, She Said, They Said: Understanding & Interrupting Gender Differences in Workplace Communications
This presentation focuses on understanding key inclusion principles of how men and women communicate differently. The session, led by Dr. Arin Reeves, explores conscious vs. unconscious biases in men and women and what each of us can do to contribute to a more inclusive workplace in which we all communicate more effectively with each other.
Fourth Quarter Pt. 1: Disability Etiquette & Awareness: A Social Justice Perspective*
Using lecture, discussion and relevant examples, participants are guided through disability etiquette and awareness issues from a social justice perspective. Examples of the effective actions and language were reviewed on a disability specific basis. Participants walk away from this session with confidence in speaking, working and socializing with colleagues or visitors with a disability or who have a dependent with special needs.
Fourth Quarter Pt. 2: Disability, Not Disabled: The Power of Language in the Inclusion of People with Disabilities*
Inclusion begins with inclusive language, and this webinar explores the power of language in fully including and valuing the diverse perspectives that people with different abilities bring into the workplace. Dr. Arin Reeves leads us in better understanding how we talk about disabilities in the workplace and how we can use language to empower and include all of the people with whom we work.
The D&I Office will continue the quarterly webinar series in 2015 and already have some exciting topics focusing on how Diversity & Inclusion and culture affect one another.
For more information about D&I at Exelon and the resources available to employees, please visit the D&I page on myExelon. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Durham, director, Diversity & Inclusion.
* Both Fourth Quarter webinars will be available soon on the D&I page on myExelon.
Compiled by Erin Reed, Corporate Communications
Diversity & Inclusion Webinar Series
AROUND EXELON
At Exelon, we value our diverse and inclusive workforce and we continually look for innovative ways to foster our inclusive culture of trust, collaboration and performance.
Throughout the year, the Diversity & Inclusion Office hosted a quarterly webinar series, as part of Exelon’s overall D&I education strategy, exploring topics such as generational differences, gender bias and disability awareness. The webinar topics are selected based on employee input through semi-annual polls on myExelon.
The webinars strengthen our ability to work as a more inclusive and diverse team. We encourage you watch and revisit these presentations on the Diversity & Inclusion page on myExelon.
Here is a brief overview of the 2014 Diversity & Inclusion webinar series:
ComEd Launches First-Ever D&I Report
ComEd is pleased to present its first-ever Diversity & Inclusion report, entitled, A Whole New Light. The report highlights the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion as a vital part of our culture and the way we do business. Our employees are the centerpiece of this effort – their unique perspectives, interests outside of work, and community involvement help drive our mission to power lives.
A WHOLE NEW LIGHTDiversity & Inclusion Report
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Wellness at Work
People often take the act of walking for granted. It can seem like just a means to get us from the bus to our desks. You may be surprised to learn that walking can be your foundation for good health and a better life.
Keep in mind the remarkable health benefits of this simple activity. Research has shown that walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help you:
• Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
• Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
• Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity
• Enhance mental well being and reduce stress
• Boost your immune system
The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other makes you healthier. Here a few walking tips to get you closer to your goals:
• Make it part of your daily routine. Incorporate walking into your commute or take a walk during your lunch break.
• Take the stairs! Even at a slow pace, you’ll burn calories two to three times faster climbing stairs than walking on level ground.
• Eat then walk. To aid digestion, walking after meals is preferred. Try it this Thanksgiving! Make it a family tradition to follow your holiday meals with a brisk walk.
With winter weather approaching, you may want to consider indoor fitness! Exelon employees can take advantage of
GlobalFit, which offers discounts on well-known chains and local fitness centers across the country. For details on these specific benefits, visit the Wellness Program page on exelonbenefits.com, and click on “weight management” or “physical fitness.”
Make walking a priority and you will be on your way to a happy and healthy 2015!
By Erin Reed, Corporate Communications
Wellness at WorkReady, set, walk!
Exelon’s Top Walkers Step It Up
More than 7,000 employees across Exelon got moving this summer for the company’s 2014 Step It Up walking challenges. Participating employees logged almost 3.3 billion steps, equivalent to 1.6 million miles! Congratulations to all who completed the challenge, and particularly those who landed at the top of the leader board:
Challenge #1
Challenge #2
In the first challenge, BGE’s AARG achieved the top team spot in the first challenge, with team members Elaine Hui, Lebo Jiang and Douglas Shenton logging an average of 943,000 steps per member. Generation’s Concretestadors (Vincent Manley and Yvonne Fields) took second place in the team competition.
In the second challenge, the Irish Tripods of Generation topped the team leaderboard with an average of 809,000 steps per team member. The team included Daniel Son, Matthew Harrison, Joshua Ericks, Katherine Bartholomew and Mamlook Jendo. Coming in second was the High Step Worths team (Tae Wook Ahn and Brian Miller), also from Generation.
Winners of the grand prize raffles were Randall Baynes (BGE), Amy Buysee (ComEd), Orest Czuczuk (BSC), Ken German (BSC), Peter Guse (Generation) and Travis Michalak (Generation). The lucky winners each received a Microsoft Surface 2 tablet.
By Jennifer Medley, Exelon Wellness and Benefits
BGE’s AARG achieved the top team spot, Elaine Hui, Lebo Jiang and Douglas Shenton logged an
average of 943,000 steps per member.
Rank Participant Operating Company
1 James Pomeroy, Jr Generation
2 Shannon Gates BGE
3 Margaret Scanlon Commercial (Constellation Wholesale/Retail)
4 Willie Bagley BSC
5 Jeremy Bosley Generation
Rank Participant Operating Company
1 Cynthia Heimbach Generation
2 Shannon Gates BGE
3 Richard Batz Generation
4 Michelle Legg Generation
5 George Martin ComEd
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Innovation Station
At Exelon, we understand the importance of advancing technology and innovation. Innovation is one of our company’s values and continues to be a focus area for all of our operating companies. As a result, you will see a revamped Innovation Station that will give updates on all of Exelon’s innovation efforts! This year, Exelon has already been involved in a number of innovative projects and we wanted to highlight a few.
TechEXChange Last year, Exelon formed a firm-wide committee, TechEXChange, to methodically assess and define the company’s technology strategy and role. The cross-functional team has created a repeatable enterprise-wide framework for the evaluation of emerging technologies and their business models. The team analyzes each technology’s potential success through an
assessment of five key areas: economics and finance, marketing strategy, policy, consumer sentiment and competition. The team develops an external ecosystem of experts (national labs, universities, companies, etc.) from which to gather information and ultimately formulate a response (to grow, buy, partner, mitigate or shape) for each identified technology.
TechEXChange helps Exelon stay ahead of the curve when it comes to new technologies and makes sure that the company is always thinking innovatively. The group is comprised of members from across Exelon’s operating companies to ensure effective enterprise-wide communication and collaboration.
By Emily Chen, Corporate Communications
Innovation Station — RevampedInnovation at Exelon: TechEXChange
On Nov. 4, more than 870 people descended upon Baltimore’s M&T Stadium and were treated to flying drones, electric cars and smart home devices at the 3rd semi-annual Exelon Innovation Expo.
The theme was The Internet of Things, a concept that says the internet isn’t just for your computer or your phone anymore. It can also be for your things (such as internet-connected thermostats, smart houses and wearable technology). Instead of simply performing Google searches to find out information, the internet is now being leveraged to improve our everyday lives.
To demonstrate this concept, executives from leading companies shared their candid perspective in panel discussions, describing how the future will be shaped by interconnectedness, new technology and innovation using the Internet.
“Exelon is making investments in technologies that improve services for our customers and employees,” Exelon President and CEO Chris Crane said. “We continue to encourage employees across the company to use innovative solutions to drive best-in-class performance and create value for our customers and the communities we serve. The Innovation Expo
is a great opportunity for us to celebrate employee innovations and to continue to learn from others in the industry.”
Attendees viewed vendor exhibits showcasing home products that help monitor and conserve energy, and industrial products that can lead to more efficient maintenance programs and prevent forced outages.
In addition, 68 employees prepared poster presentations to demonstrate the innovations they’re making in-house to improve Exelon.
“It’s remarkable to bring together this many employees and to have a dialogue around the Internet of Things,” said Brian Hoff, director of Emerging Technology. “There are so many great things happening within the walls of Exelon and beyond. When you make focused connections between the external ecosystem and our internal ecosystem, you get ideas that we can directly apply to our operations.”
This Expo was moderated by Rob Wolcott from the Kellogg School of Management, and included executive speakers from various innovative companies, such as Scott McGaraghan (Nest Labs),
Keith Redfearn (GE), Mateo Jaramillo (Tesla Motors), Jason Burns (Under Armour), and Dr. Charles Johnson-Bey (Lockheed Martin). Exelon executives that participated in the panel discussions include Chris Crane, Sonny Garg, senior vice president and chief information and innovation officer, and Brian Hoff.
The Exelon Innovation Expo is scheduled to return in the spring of 2015.
By Jennifer Hunt, Exelon IT Communications
Exelon Innovation Expo Showcases the Internet of Things to Baltimore
Exelon CEO and President Chris Crane participates in a panel at the Third Semi-Annual Innovation Expo.
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Innovation Station
Exelon officially launched its corporate Twitter account (@Exelon) on January 20, 2014, and has already acquired more than 4,035 followers.
Here’s a Look at Exelon’s Innovation Efforts in 2014
Over 21 startup companies presented new tech offerings to Exelon executives and IT employees at “Dancing with Startups” in March. There are plans to host similar events targeting different types of technology.
In April, more than 500 employees attended Exelon’s 2nd Innovation Expo in Oak Brook, Ill. The event focused on “data driven decisions.” President and CEO Chris Crane and SVP and CIIO Sonny Garg spoke at the event.
PECO recently installed Telogis, a vehicle monitoring software system, on all 1,200 of its fleet vehicles. In addition to encouraging safe driving behaviors, the system can be used to pinpoint the closest crew to respond to an emergency.
BGE customers can now control their thermostats from their mobile devices with the company’s enhancement to the mobile website to support PeakRewards Mobile, its demand response program.
ComEd hosted a SmartGridExchangeSM Forum, bringing together leading technology and innovation companies such as Oracle, NestLabs, GE Energy, and the Energy Foundry, with other customer and stakeholder organizations to discuss how to leverage the smart grid to deliver increased value to consumers.
Exelon Nuclear is implementing Electronic Work Packages, an industry first, state-of-the-art, mobile work process that uses electronic work orders and supporting documents to perform plant maintenance. To read more about this program see page 13.
Constellation’s Boston Team created an innovative solution for meeting customers’ needs. The development of the Market Watch tool in the New England market exemplifies this team’s collaborative nature and commitment to performance excellence. Watch the video here.
Exelon’s Innovation Feed
For ComEd’s first-ever Ideathon, employees generated 149 innovative and creative ideas on how to increase efficiency. The top 10 ideas were shared with the appropriate departments and are being evaluated for implementation.
On Nov. 21, Exelon introduced a new feature on the myExelon homepage. The Living the Brand feature displays stories and videos of how employees throughout the Exelon companies are supporting our vision, mission and values. Employees are able to submit their own stories to be featured in this section.
Exelon launched its first public App Exelon LINK, a recruiting application created by Corporate Talent Acquisition and IT’s Mobile Center of Excellence. The App provides easy access to the careers website, promotes brand recognition, targets and attracts specific skills and helps Exelon stand out from its competitors.
At Exelon’s April Innovation Expo, there were 43 unique and innovative poster entries for the second Employee Innovation Contest. Rachel Conley from LaSalle Nuclear Power Station won first place for her entry, Virtual Verification.
ComEd was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to receive a $1.2 million grant to build a master controller that could drive the operations of clusters of microgrids.
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Retiree Spotlight
At Exelon, we often hear about co-workers forging lifelong friendships. Francis, Ray, Bobby, Richard, Bill and Ralph are no exception.
Francis Mitchell, 80, Ray Williams, 88, Bob Daley, 81, Richard Rau, 85, and Bill Sundermier, 84, and Ralph Brownlowe, who passed away in 2004, have been meeting up for lunch every other month since retiring from PECO in the early ‘90s.
The group met while working as engineers in the rate department at PECO headquarters and became great friends. After retirement, the men needed a way to keep in touch. They decided to meet bi-monthly at Geet’s Diner in Williamson, NJ, which is an equal driving distance for all the gentlemen.
Like any group of companions, they gather to reminisce and simply enjoy one another’s company. They keep up with company news through publications like Inside Exelon and they enjoy discussing how PECO has evolved over the years.
Recently, Francis, Ray, Bobby, Richard and Bill considered discontinuing their meetings due to medical reasons. They admit, growing older makes it more difficult to commit to the lunches. However, they ultimately refused to let any ailments stop the good times. With the help of their friends and family, they don’t miss a lunch.
By Erin Reed, Corporate Communications
Retiree Spotlight: Building Lifelong Friendships Started at Exelon Companies
From Left to Right: Fran Mitchell, Ray Williams, Bob Daley, Richard Rau and Bill Sundermeir enjoy lunch at Geet’s Diner.
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We actively pursue excellence. Recognizing the value of constant improvement, we reach beyond compliance to advance our processes and develop more efficient energy.
The Exelon family of companies builds compliance with laws and regulations into how we operate the business. We strive to earn the reputation as a company known by stakeholders to be safe, dependable, reliable and responsible. We reach beyond compliance by acting with integrity in our daily job activities.
LRN, authors of a recent study titled “Bring Your Code to Life: Turning Mission and Values into Behaviors That Win the Right Way,” said it best: “In short, values drive behaviors, which drive outcomes.” Exelon continues to pursue key strategic initiatives. Yes, “tone at the top” is critical to help us win the right way, but we need every director, manager, supervisor, foreperson and employee to be an ethical leader in order to reach our vision.
Consider these questions:
• Why do the right behaviors matter?
• Is there a mismatch between rhetoric and reality? In other words, do I say one thing but do another?
• Where do I turn to understand what behaviors are expected if I am unsure?
Each of us should invest the time to read and understand the Exelon Corporation Code of Business Conduct. It is structured to assist in values-based decision-making. It promotes our core values and core competencies, supported by policies.
We have the power to reach beyond compliance and bring Exelon’s Code to life.
By Kris Keys, Corporate Compliance
Compliance Corner Reaching Beyond Compliance
This issue’s Break Time might take more thinking than usual. If you are familiar with Sudoku, you will notice that in the puzzle instead of the numbers that are given to you as a starting point, there are shapes. You must figure out the value for each shape to begin your puzzle. So test your Exelon/Pepco Holdings, Inc., knowledge to figure out the Sudoku puzzle. For more information about the Exelon/Pepco Holdings, Inc., merger visit the myExelon site.
Since Sudoku can be challenging, please just send the shape value answers to [email protected] by Dec. 31. Ten winners chosen at random from the correct entries will receive Exelon prizes. Check the intranet during the week of Jan. 5 for the correct answers and to find out if you’re a winner. Good luck!
Exelon/Pepco Holdings, Inc., Sodoku PuzzleBreak Time
= Exelon does business in states, DC and Canada.
= Pepco Holdings, Inc., currently has electric and gas utility companies.
= After the merger with Pepco Holdings, Inc., is complete, Exelon will serve 0 million gas and
electric customers.
= Pepco Holdings, Inc., currently serves approximately million customers.
= Exelon and Pepco Holdings, Inc., expect the merger to close in 201 .
= Once the merger is complete, Exelon will have a total of utility companies.
= Currently Exelon’s utility companies serve .8 million electric and gas customers.
&
Key: = = = = =
= = = = 9
Break time | Compliance Corner
Retiree Spotlight: Building Lifelong Friendships Started at Exelon Companies
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Arn Parker’s top priority every day is to make sure all of the people who work with him go home at night in the same condition in which they came to work that morning. As senior safety manager on Exelon’s Beebe 1B Wind Project, which is being constructed in Ithaca, Mich., he is responsible for ensuring that the execution of all activities meets Exelon’s high safety standards.
“We have a very strong safety culture here at Exelon,” Parker said. “I make sure that culture is upheld by employees and contractors to ensure not only their safety, but also the safety of the community.”
Since April, Parker and the construction team have been building 21 wind turbines across more than 9,600 acres of farmland as part of the Beebe 1B project. Their work requires operating heavy machinery; lifting thousands of pounds of equipment into the air; and working at heights, among many other construction-related tasks.
“An active construction site is a beehive of activity,” Parker said. “You have multiple people with multiple skills and a multitude of activities all happening at the same time. It’s critical that everyone is aware of their surroundings, and that I make sure things get done safely, in the right way at the right time.”
Parker began working with Exelon Wind in 2011 and has been involved in the construction of four of Exelon’s 44 wind projects across the United States. He also has conducted safety audits at wind, solar and hydro facilities.
Growing up, Parker said he never would have envisioned himself building wind turbines for a living. He spent the first 22 years of his career in the aviation industry and the Air Force Reserve. But his background in aviation made the transition to wind easy because the technology is similar. He enjoys working in wind energy because it’s a clean, renewable resource.
“I know the technology I’m building doesn’t pollute the air, the water, or the soil, and I can live with that. I like the fact that I’m helping to make a difference in the world,” he said.
By Kristen Otterness, Nuclear Communications
A Day in the Life of a… Wind Project Safety Manager
Photo caption: Senior Safety Manager, Arn Parker (second from the right in the yellow hard hat), and the construction team have been building 21 wind
turbines for the Beebe 1B Wind Project in Ithaca, Mich.
A Day in the Life
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OpCo Spotlight
When the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the transfer of operating licenses for Calvert Cliffs, Ginna, and Nine Mile Point nuclear plants to Exelon Generation in late March, the site integration process had already been underway for several months.
“This is the core work of the integration,” said Carol Peterson, vice president, Strategy and Planning, and integration lead. It began in December 2013 with each site conducting a gap analysis between its processes and those in the Exelon Nuclear Management Model. From there, each site developed a plan for closing those gaps and implementing fleet standard procedures. Now, all sites are focused on implementing those plans, which will continue through the end of the year and, in some areas, into 2015.
At the helm of each site’s integration process are the Site Points of Contact (SPOCs), Dave Dellario (Calvert Cliffs), Mark Geckle (Ginna) and Terry Syrell (Nine Mile Point), who manage the transition of their sites to the Exelon Nuclear Management Model. This initiative includes working with all site functional areas, such as Operations, Maintenance, Work Control, etc., to ensure processes and procedures are implemented in accordance with the approved integration schedule.
“Each step of the integration process has been a learning opportunity, from the analysis phase through implementation,” Geckle said. “I’ve enjoyed doing something new that involves continuous learning.”
Under the leadership of their SPOCs, the sites have diligently begun to implement fleet standard procedures, all while maintaining focus on safe operation of the plants.
“One of the biggest challenges of being a SPOC has been coordinating integration activities with everyday plant activities, understanding when it’s the right time to implement processes, and also ensuring site personnel understand the impact,” Dellario said. In addition, the activities are being aligned with major events in the next 12 months, such as the INPO Evaluation & Assessment visits (October for Calvert Cliffs and Nine Mile Point) and refueling outage planning for next spring’s outages.
Another challenge for the SPOCs has been managing the volume of change that will take place at their sites between now and the end of the year. They’ve had to ensure they have adequate resources for processing procedure changes, as well as for familiarizing site workers with new procedures as they roll out.
“The site integration process is a lot of work, but ultimately it’s going to allow us to drive our performance to the next level,” Dellario said. “We’re incorporating some of the best practices in the industry with Exelon Nuclear’s fleet standard processes, and Exelon has adopted some legacy best practices from these three plants as well. It’s a win-win situation for all.”
By Kristen Otterness, Nuclear Communications
OpCo Spotlight: Exelon Nuclear Northeast Fleet Integration
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station, Oswego, New York
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In Memoriam
East ActivesIqbal Baqai March 30, 2014, 68, Operating, Oyster Creek
Bryan Biesterveld August 26, 2014, 54, Operations, Handley Station
John Brookover III October 29, 2014, 48, Marketing Research, Main Office Building
Richard Brown January 17, 2014, 55, Bucksmont Engineering, Warminster Service Building
Lynn Hemler June 27, 2014, 52, Engineering, Limerick NPS
Francis Kosich April 13, 2014, 58, Peach Bottom Reg Assurance, Peach Bottom
Daniel O’Connell July 4, 2014, 58, Elec Super Cust Response, Planebrook Substation
John Reifenrath August 15, 2014, 61, MAROG - Rx Svcs, Kennett Square
Joseph Rogan August 29, 2014, 58, Engineering, Kennett Square
Joseph Rutkowski July 23,2014, 61, Human Resources, Baldwin Service Center
East RetireesCharlie Alston June 7, 2014, 80, E&P, Eddystone Generating Station
Joseph Armato February 5, 2014, 76, Stores, Main Office Building
Peter Bach January 8, 2014, 91, Engineering & Research Department, Main Office Building
David Bethany 6/26/2014, 78, Schuykill Station, Schuylkill Generating Station
W. Robert Blythe April 5, 2014, 91, Electric Engineering Division, Main Office Building
Floyd Bocklund February 5, 2014, 87, Delaware Div T&D, Morton Service Building
Michael Bollinger January 23, 2014, 93, Electric Transmission and Distribution, Main Office Building
Marion Bregande May 22, 2014, 87, Eastern Div T&D, Oreland Service Building
David Brinker June 20, 2014, 75, Eastern Div Gas, Warminster Service Building
Roy Brittain February 12, 2014, 90, Engineering Design, Main Office Building
Montrose Brown March 1, 2014, 80, Project Division, Limerick Generating Station
Robert Brown June 23, 2014, 79, Community Relations, Main Office Building
Patrick Browne April 16, 2014, 72, Nuclear Maintenance, Limerick Generating Station
Leroy Burnett February 18, 2014, 74, Maintenance Sec., Limerick Generating Station
John Burshtynsky July 30, 2014, 82, Mechanical Systems, Nuclear Group Headquarters
Robert Calhoun Jr January 25, 2014, 85, Maintenance Sec., Peach Bottom Generating Station
Richard Campbell March 12, 2014, 70, Elec Operations - South, Southwark Service Center
John Cannon August 4, 2014, 76, Engineering & Design, Main Office Building
Henry Carbo January 11, 2014, 79, Engineering Design, Main Office Building
John Cesare May 22, 2014, 67, Aerial Lines, Christian Street Serv Building
Joseph Clifford February 21, 2014, 71, Operations Call Center & Billing, Main Office Building
Michael Cosgrove May 16, 2014, 69, Materials Management, Berwyn Transportation Center
John Curran January 14, 2014, 69, Western Division T&D, Coatesville Service Building
Carmen DeRosa September 12, 2014, 96, Engineering & Research Dept, 2301 Market Street
Albert Dougherty July 31, 2014, 78, Maintenance Shop, Oregon Maintenance Shop
Bruce Dupuis April 19, 2014, 64, Site Operations, Three Mile Island
Austin Dyson February 4, 2014, 80, Testing & Maintenance, Valley Forge Center
Thomas Farrington March 21, 2014, 61, Customer Relation, Main Office Building
Robert Fitzpatrick June 24, 2014, 88, Engineering & Research Dept, 2301 Market Street
Harold Flowers March 18, 2014, 78, BS ACCT -BUCKS, Warminster Service Building
Carl Fons February 18, 2014, 90, Electric Production, Eddystone Station
Thomas Franklin February 21, 2014, 92, Electric Production Department, Delaware Station
Wilfrid Freas August 29, 2014, 89, Electric Transmission & Distribution, Plymouth Service Building
Mark Furey Jr July 15, 2014, 74, Engineering, Baldwin Service Center
George Gamble Jr August 1, 2014, 82, Delaware Div T&D, Morton Service Building
John George Sr May 17, 2014, 78, Customer Operations, Coatesville Service Building
Francis Giampietro Sr April 6, 2014, 72, Nuclear Maintenance, Limerick Generating Station
Gerald Glosniak February 24, 2014, 91, Mechanic Engineering, Main Office Building
Philip Goddard August 2, 2014, 78, Cust Optns South, 2300 Market Street
Virgil Gottardo April 23, 2014, 78, INDL & COMML SVC, Main Office Building
Willie Green February 3, 2014, 78, Testing & Maintenance, Valley Forge Center
Richard Greene April 3, 2014, 89, Elec Production, Peach Bottom
Gerald Hammond February 17, 2014, 66, Oyster Maintenance Work Support, Oyster Creek
John Hansen September 20, 2014, 88, NCLR Maint Mechl, Oregon Maintenance Shop
Alonzo Harding June, 22 2014, 93, Electric Production, Southwark Service Center
David Hardwick March 4, 2014, 93, Engineering & Research, Main Office Building
Donald Hayes March 10, 2014, 83, Methods & Training, Valley Forge Center
Harry Hayes February 12, 2014, 80, Transportation & Crane, Main Office Building
Harry Heintz December 23, 2013, 87, Executive Department, Main Office Building
William Henry March 22, 2014, 86, Richmond Station, Richmond Generating Station
Charles Hentz August 18, 2014, 74, Electric Operations, Warminster Service Building
Eugene Hille April 24, 2014, 81, Schuylkill Station, Schuylkill Generating Station
Jared Hoch June 29, 2014, 67, Gas Maintenance, Pottstown Service Building
Stephen Jenco April 24, 2014, 82, General Accounting, Main Office Building
William Joyner January 4, 2014, 100, Purchasing & General Services, Morton Service Building
Stephen Klus June 10, 2014, 92, Electric Production, Barbadoes Station
Eleanor Kreb January 29, 2014, 91, Electric Production Department, Schuylkill Generating Station
Iris Laboy June 5, 2014, 68, Office Support, Oyster Creek NPS
Howard LaFleur March 29, 2014, 83, BS Svcs - Dlwre DV, Chester Office
Gordon Lenerville December 12, 2013, 78, System Operation Department, Main Office Building
James Linn September 20, 2014, 84, Main Line Div, Ardmore Service Building
James Long July 19, 2014, 89, Mechanical Engineer, Main Office Building
Robert MacKenzie Jr January 31, 2014, 79, Construction Division E&P, Main Office Building
Joseph McBride April 18, 2014, 75, Customer Operations - Northeast, Kensington Office
William McCulla April 14, 2014, 88, Qual Division, Limerick Generating Station
John McGrory May 6, 2014, 74, Aerial Mantenance, Baldwin Service Center
William Merryfield July 1, 2014, 69, Electric Operations, Southwark Service Center
Charles Mengers September 9, 2014, 94, Research & Test, 2301 Market Street
Peter Miazga January 28, 2014, 77, Eastern Division Gas, Warminster Service Building
Harold Mikels April 5, 2014, 91, Medical Department, Plymouth Service Building
Frank Moore Jr March 25, 2014, 85, Eastern Division, Warminster Service Building
Joseph Moran September 4, 2014, 79, Commercial Operations, Warminster Service Bldg
Michael Morris March 9, 2014, 79, Elect Operations -West, Coatesville Service Building
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In Memoriam
Dennis Murphy March 27, 2014, 85, Philadelphia Division - North, Dungan Service Building
Charles Nehlig December 30, 2013, 85, Industrial Relations, Main Office Building
Geraldine Nieweg July 1, 2014, 85, Transportation, Berwyn Transportation Center
Wilbur Noll April 1, 2014, 83, Stores Division, Luzerne Service Building
Patricia Onwurah January 20, 2014, 89, Electric Production, Delaware Station
John Ostan June 1, 2014, 70, Distribution Chester, Chester Service Building
Joseph Otzelberger May 6, 2014, 70, Purchasing Operations, Main Office Building
Kenneth Palicki December 17, 2013, 91, Building Management Services, Chester Office
William Patterson September 16, 2014, 88, Substa Div Cntrl, Central Dist Substation
Donald Phelps March 23, 2014, 82, Warminster - Utilization, Warminster Service Building
Oliver Pomraning August 11, 2014, 92, Corporate Communications, Muddy Run
Erwin Powell February 23, 2014, 85, General Accounting, Main Office Building
George Prochnow February 19, 2014, 86, Gas Operations, West Conshohocken
Gene Razzi August 22, 2014, 87, Gas D&U, Warminster Service Building
George Reed March 31, 2014, 93, Electric Transportation, South District, Christian Street
Frederick Rice August 31, 2014, 81, Gas Distribution, West Conshohocken Gas
Robert Ruhl April 29, 2014, 86, Gas Operations, West Conshohocken
Jimmie Ruth December 9, 2013, 79, Richmond Station, Richmond Generating Station
Eskil Safstrom February 2, 2014, 72, Gas Operations, Perkiomen Service Building
Howard Salverson March 2, 2014, 94, Electric Production, Oregon Shops
Louis Saunders August 23, 2014, 87, Commercial Operations, Bridgeport Office
Robert Schick May 18, 2014, 74, Eastern Div T&D, Warminster Service Building
James Seddon February 12, 2014, 79, Installation, Limerick Generating Station
Perry Stiegleiter February 27, 2014, 73, Cromby Station, Cromby Generating Station
James Swearengen February 16, 2014, 88, Finance and Accounting, Main Office Building
McLean Takaki December 20, 2013, 85, Commercial Operations , Bridgeport
John Taylor III June 7, 2014, 67, Transmission Maintenance, Coatesville Service Building
John Thompson Jr July 16, 2014, 80, Eastern Div T&D, Warminster Service Bldg
Francis Torpey December 31, 2013, 79, PECO, Main Office Building
Anthony Vitkauskas April 9, 2014, 66, PM Team, Phoenixville Service Building
Francis Volz July 13, 2014, 85, Quality Assurance, Peach Bottom
Patricia Vrtlar February 15, 2014, 65, Electrical Operations, Chester Service Building
William Walkup March 25, 2014, 87, Electric Production, Willow Stream
Paul Wehner March 8, 2014, 87, Customer Operation, Warminster Service Building
Ronald Wentz June 21, 2014, 78, Fuels Service, Cromby Generating Station
Vito Zito February 23, 2014, 69, Data Center Services, Main Office Building
West Actives Donald Bargmann January 7, 2014, 55, Work Control / Outage Management, Dresden Generating Station
Carole Bialczak May 21, 2014, 39, Instrument Maintenance, Byron Station
Craig Ciesla June 18, 2014, 55, Mass Markets - Sales, Chase Building Chicago
Steven Hedden July 12, 2014, 63, Transmission System Operations, Bulk Power Operations
Joseph Imhof April 2, 2014, 55, Work Control - South, Joliet Headquarters
Edward Morris May 27, 2014, 52, Field Service Chicago, Chicago North
Michael Radziewicz August 30, 2014, 55, Fleet Services, 3 Lincoln Center
Alan Seagren April 22, 2014, 48, Security Officer, LaSalle Station
Harry Smith March 11, 2014, 54, Nuclear Security, Braidwood Station
Ernest Spevak March 15, 2014, 55, Maintenance, Quad Cities Station
West RetireesMarius Anderson March 8, 2014, 86, Engineering, Maywood Headquarters
Joseph Assenmacher March 7, 2014, 87, Engineering, Maywood Headquarters
Joseph Banas June 22, 2014, 99, Mechanical Maintenance, State Line Generating Station
Michael Bandos August 17, 2014, 61, Utilities, Willowbrook
Andrew Banicki February 22, 2014, 65, Collins Support Team, Collins Generating Station
Harry Backhouse April 2, 2014, 64, Store Room, Waukegan Generating Station
Donald Bard July 30, 2014, 77, Region Operations, Bolingbrook Headquarters
Thomas Barratt Jr December 23, 2013, 82, Overhead, Genoa Reporting Center
Bernard Bauer April 6, 2014, 75, Fisk Maintenance, Fisk Generating Station
Jerome Beck January 23, 2014, 93, Overhead, Aurora Headquarters
Gerda Behrend April 10, 2014, 65, Technical Staff, Waukegan Generating Station
Keith Beveroth January 2, 2014, 80, Transportation Field Service, Technical Center
Jeffrey Blomquist March 28, 2014, 77, Overhead, Chicago North Headquarters
Roger Boehner March 8, 2014, 67, CD&C Engr, Woodstock Business Office
George Borgo February 6, 2014, 102, Generating Station, Ridgeland Station
George Botto February 2, 2014, 83, Stores, Glenbard Headquarters
David Brandenburg July 1, 2014, 62, Braidwood Station, Braidwood NPS Station
Robert Brandl January 11, 2014, 81, Oper Serv Dva W, Maywood Headquarters
David Burgdorff July 17, 2014, 60, Administration, Joliet Generating Sta 29
Charles Burgess July 20, 2014, 88, Overhead, Mount Prospect Headquarters
Gerard Cannon January 28, 2014, 93, System Meter, Technical Center
Frank Capetola February 17, 2014, 80, Field Billing, Glenbard Headquarters
Arthur Carnot April 2, 2014, 52, Maintenance, Quad Cities Station
John Cherry February 16, 2014, 63, Fuel Handling, Powerton Generating Station
Donald Cockream September 19, 2014, 69, 29 Jol Oper Process, Joliet Generating Station
Max Collen June 14, 2014, 87, Operating Manager, ComEd
Frank Cortese August 31, 2014, 83, Real Estate, 1737 Edison Building
William Coyle April 3, 2014, 73, Overhead, Crestwood Headquarters
James Crandall February 8, 2014, 86, Transportation, Chicago South Headquarters
James Crawford June 16, 2014, 80, 4 Qua Tech Staff, Quad Cities Generating Station
James Culik September 2, 2014, 84, Store Room, Will County Gererating Sta 18
Cora Cunningham September 23, 2014, 69, Zin Materials Eng, Zion Generating Station
Walter Debusk April 25, 2014, 87, Customer Service, Glenbard Headquarters
Cassidy Debuys April 13, 2014, 92, Engineering, Maywood Headquarters
James Deress August 2, 2014, 91, Engineering, Byron Nuclear
Charles Dingler III January 7, 2014, 90, Fossil Division Supply Management, Downers Grove
Cyril Dolan April 30, 2014, 76, Turbine, Kincaid Generating Station
Kenneth Dollmeyer July 5, 2014, 82, Engineering, Libertyville Headquarters
Gary Elliott April 30, 2014, 93, Oper Analysis, Chicago North Headquarters
Richard Elliott April 4, 2014, 63, Site Security, LaSalle Station
Ronald Enck January 21, 2014, 86, Overhead, Glenbard Headquarters
Melvin Estry June 24, 2014, 89, Mechanical Maintenance, Fsk Generating Station
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In Memoriam
Preston Fairfax Jr June 6, 2014, 67, Operating, Dresden Generating Station
James Fairley Jr February 28, 2014, 81, Overhead, Crestwood Headquarters
Adam Feletski March 17, 2014, 90, Overhead, Bolingbrook Headquarters
J.J. (John) Ferencsik February 23, 2014, 84, Customer Service, Bolingbrook Headquarters
Richard Forrestal Jr September 42014, 69, Dmc-Ovhd, Aurora Headquarters
George Freas March 5, 2014, 84, Division VP, University Park Headquarters
George Fuchs August 29, 2014, 83, Overhead, Joliet Headquarters
Stanley Gaconis February 26, 2014, 83, Customer Service, Rockford Headquarters
John Gammuto September 12, 2014, 89, Training & Development, GO Generating Station
Joseph Geilen January 21, 2014, 69, DMC, Chicago South Headquarters
Nancy Giampietro September 2, 2014, 60, Dmc-Ovhd Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook Headquarters
Kent Goldbranson February 3, 2014, 89, Oper Analysis, State Line Generating Station
Thomas Grove August 30, 2014, 76, Construction, Dixon Headquarters
Edward Hanley July 30, 2014, 83, Overhead, Maywood Headquarters
William Halcott September 1, 2014, 66, Engineer, LaSalle NPS Station
Kenneth Hall March 14, 2014, 83, Turbine, Joliet Generating Station
Oliver Harper March 7, 2014, 80, Overhead, 261 SEL, CTEAM (CRIT)
Barney Harrell May 26, 2014, 79, Stores, Crestwood Headquarters
John Harris Jr January 25, 2014, 87, System Materials Analysis, 201, C TEAM Facility
Edward Hart August 17, 2014, 81, Engineering, Elgin Headquarters
Fred Hart August 24, 2014, 69, Dmc-Ovhd, Glenbard Headquarters
Dale Hayden January 21, 2014, 90, Customer Service, Freeport Headquarters
Richard Heihs June 13, 2014, 81, 3 Pow Mech Oper, Powerton Generating Station
Donald Helmick January 6, 2014, 99, Transportation, Technical Center
Kermit Henry July 30, 2014, 70, System Manager, Oak Creek Center
Charles Herold May 17, 2014, 85, Overhead, Bolingbrook Headquarters
Willard Hiles July 12, 2014, 81, 9 Jol Bal/Plant Pr, Joliet Generating Station
Evelyn Hill January 18, 2014, 67, SSG-North, Woodstock Business Office
Hugh Hislope June 6, 2014, 59, Powerton Turbine/Aux, Powerton Generating Station
Garland Jackson Jr June 21, 2014, 73, Utilities, Joliet Headquarters
Kenneth Jacobs February 3, 2014, 79, Oper Process, Will County Generating Station
August Jacobs May 11, 2014, 87, Overhead, Glenbard Headquarters
Charles Johnson January 9, 2014, 91, Area Marketing, Mt Prospect Headquarters
Allan Johnson March 29, 2014, 85, Engineering, Maywood Headquarters
Charles Johnston August 31, 2014, 72, Customer Service, Libertyville Headquarters
Ronald Johnson July 22, 2014, 78, Division VP, ComEd
Elmer Jones Jr January 15, 2014, 85, Power System Design, Downers Grove
Robert Jordan January 20, 2014, 81, Stores, Northbrook Headquarters
Robert Keith March 9, 2014, 80, Transportation, Chicago South Headquarters
Donna Kent April 24, 2014, 92, Electrical Operations, Crawford Generating Station
Frank Kern March 14, 2014, 65, Training, Quad Cities Generating Station
Francis King April 5, 2014, 85, Overhead, Elgin Headquarters
Walter Klinger March 6, 2014, 75, Office of Business Practices, Unicom Corporate Office
Audrey Koehler February 17, 2014, 87, Fossil Support, Downers Grove
Margaret Kogler June 21, 2014, 76, Public Affairs, Chicago South Headquarters
Joseph Krakora July 1, 2014, 77, System Meter, Technical Center
Henry Krocker January 14, 2014, 73, Region Oper N, Libertyville Headquarters
Elmer Lancaster June 20, 2014, 90, Overhead, Rockford Headquarters
Harris Langeler April 30, 2014, 53, Maintenance and Construction, Chicago North
Larry Larsen June 21, 2014, 68, Operating, Dresden Generating Station
James Law III January 28, 2014, 84, Byron Operating , Byron Generating Station
Roger Lindvall July 5, 2014, 69, Region Operations, IS-Corporate Computing Center
Russell Lincoln March 28, 2014, 75, Admin, Joliet Generating Station
James Lipowski June 24, 2014, 87, Operations, Chicago North Headquarters
Raymond Lorkowski August 20, 2014, 92, Opererations Analysis, Chicago North Headquarters
Claude Lynch July 7, 2014, 77, Operations, Fisk Generating Station
Robert Mack August 30, 2014, 83, Customer Service, Chicago North Headquarters
Frank Mack September 11, 2014, 79, Customer Service, Chicago North Headquarters
Frank Maisano May 9, 2014, 72, Simulator Projects, Production Training Center
Raymond Mampe Jr March 31, 2014, 63, BSC IT I&O Central Operations, Corporate Headquarters
Steve Markoya December 28, 2013, 75, Training, Crawford Generating Station
Robert Matysik June 2, 2014, 78, Region Oper, Glenbard Headquarters
Victor Martiny May 11, 2014, 88, Division VP, Joliet Headquarters
Ray McConn July 17, 2014, 61, 16 Wau Fuel Hdg, Waukegan Generating Station
Jame McCue January 5, 2014, 99, Substation Operating, Maywood Headquarters
Richard McGaw April 9, 2014, 78, Maintenance, Quad Cities Generating Station
Michael McNellis March 27, 2014, 71, Cd&C Engr Err, Elgin Headquarters
Daniel McNichols 9/19/2014, 88, Ceco, ComEd
Leroy McPherson 8/6/2014, 86, Underground, Bolingbrook Headquarters
William Metz April 24, 2014, 81, Operations, Fossil Station
Arthur Mickley January 19, 2014, 63, Oper Process, Will County Generating Station
Teresa Mienzenger December 27, 2013, 80, Customer Service, Waukegan Headquarters
Michael Migon May 31, 2014, 65, Braidwood Station, Braidwood NPS Station
Michael Mitchell March 28, 2014, 94, Revenue Accounting,
Chicago North Headquarters
Norman Moeller May 3, 2014, 87, Overhead, Chicago South Headquarters
William Moore December 22, 2013, 83, Engineering, Rockford Headquarters
John Moragne February 22, 2014, 66, Strat Analysis, Corporate Headquarters
Thomas Morrison February 12, 2014, 90, Operational Analysis, Maywood Technical Center
Ernest Mullen January 27, 2014, 93, System Planning, Chicago
Robert Mulvey January 21, 2014, 80, Underground, Joliet Headquarters
George Murray December 23, 2013, 98, Load Disp, Glenbard Headquarters
Ralph Nader 6/25/2014, 86, Overhead, Waukegan Headquarters
Carl Nendze Jr April 15, 2014, 60, Mechanical Maintenance, Quad Cities Station
Paul Nevills March 4, 2014, 89, Overhead, Glenbard Headquarters
Wilbur Nickerson August 14, 2014, 85, Overhead, Northbrook Headquarters
David Nocchi August 14, 2014, 88, Executive, Chicago North Headquarters
David O’Callaghan February 9, 2014, 93, Mechanical Maintenance, Byron Generating Station
Laverne O’Connor July 15, 2014, 92, Office Manager, 1060 Unicom Corp Office
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Daniel O’Keefe May 7, 2014, 83, Substation Construction, Chicago North Headquarters
Christopher O’Quinn April 21, 2014, 62, Training, Dresden Generating Station
Gerald Olszewski February 27, 2014, 86, Meter, Chicago North Headquarters
Harry Onishi December 30, 2013, 80, Maintenance Staff, Byron Generating Station
Brian Oswalt June 28, 2014, 60, Byron Maintenance Programs, Byron NPS Station
Kenneth Overland December 25, 2013, 80, Corp Warehouse & Dist, General Warehouse
Bruce Paakola April 17, 2014, 61, Radiation Protection, Braidwood NPS Station
Adelmo Pallotta July 17, 2014, 61, Fuel Services, Cantera 2
Juanita Parker March 23, 2014, 82, Division VP, Chicago North Headquarters
George Patten Jr July 12, 2014, 65, Decommission Project, Dresden Generating Station
Ralph Patterson April 14, 2014, 70, Underground, Maywood Headquarters
Robert Pontnack January 7, 2014, 57, SSC-Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook Headquarters
Genevieve Postley November 1, 2013, 98, General Clerk, Rock River
Richard Pouk August 9, 2014, 79, Stores, Joliet Headquarters
Elizabeth Prisnock March 6, 2014, 79, Corporate Computing Center, Corporate Computing Center
Wallis Reichert September 3, 2014, 69, SS Const UP, University Park Headquarters
George Rickards December 28, 2013, 86, Tr & Dist Const , Technical Center
Bruce Rock January 26, 2014, 71, CD&C Engineer, Glenbard Headquarters
Leroy Roder July 10, 2014, 89, Operations, Byron Generating Station
John Rodgers April 8, 2014, 79, Overhead, Mount Prospect Headquarters
Henry Rodgers April 21, 2014, 77, Data Processing, General Office
Daniel Rodriguez August 25, 2014, 64, Subst Oper, Mount Prospect Headquarters
George Rokusek July 26, 2014, 71, Region Oper, IS-Corporate Computing Center
John Rubert March 28, 2014, 79, Executive Department, General Office
David Ruehl September 8, 2014, 85, Corp Warehouse & Dist, 201, C-TEAM Facility
Donald Russell August 19, 2014, 97, Tr & Dist Const, Technical Center
Dominick Russo May 7, 2014, 83, Overhead, Glenbard Headquarters
Joseph Ruzic June 28, 2014, 91, Underground, Chicago North Headquarters
Wilson Sanchez April 21, 2014, 91, Overhead, Chicago South Headquarters
Diane Sands April 30, 2014, 65, Facilities, Byron Generating Station
Elmer Saxon July 10, 2014, 87, Overhead, Glenbard Headquarters
Peter Scardigno June 16, 2014, 72, Project Management, Dresden Generating Station
Leonard Schaible May 18, 2014, 78, E&P, Eddystone Generating Station
Gerald Scheffler February 14, 2014, 67, Parts Engineering, Nuclear Stores, C-TEAM Facility
Ernest Scheitel July 6, 2014, 93, Underground, Chicago North Headquarters
Daniel Schexnayder December 31, 2013, 85, Substation Construction, Chicago North Headquarters
William Schloo January 16, 2014, 96, Engineering, Chicago South Headquarters
Lawrence Schubert May 2, 2014, 79, Oper Analysis, Chicao North Headquarters
Mark Schultz June 5, 2014, 60, SSC-Crystal Lake/Woodstock, Crystal Lake Headquarters
Rose Marie Sheehan January 14, 2014, 90, Overhead, Chicago Central Headquarters
Donald Shields February 3, 2014, 86, Overhead, Joliet Headquarters
Alfred Siegel MD July 29, 2014, 95, Occupational Health Services, 1924 Edison Building
Benny Sims July 30, 2014, 77, Dre Sta Laborers, Dresden Generating Station
Richard Smigla March 24, 2014, 86, Transportation, Rockford Headquarters
Edward Socall February 28, 2014, 86, Substation Construction, Glenbard Headquarters
Daniel Sparks March 2, 2014, 78, Overhead, Crystal Lake Headquarters
Jerry Spaulding July 9, 2014, 71, Cd&C Construction, Bradley Headquarters
Frank Stecha September 24, 2014, 75, Zin Operating, Zion Generating Station
Jack Steedman August 24, 2014, 84, Region Operations, University Park Headquarters
William Steiner June 16, 2014, 87, Meter, Harvey Headquarters
Donald Straub June 28, 2014, 81, Engineering, Bolingbrook Headquarters
Melvin Stroberg June 12, 2013, 70, SMO Business Operations Support, Downers Grove
Ronald Studer May 11, 2014, 88, Operations Process, Fisk Generating Station
David Swiontek April 9, 2014, 76, Administrative Services, ETW-III (Downers)
Charles Taylor May 18, 2014, 74, Safety and Hygiene, Chicago South Headquarters
Robert Teeling May 4, 2014, 86, Overhead, Chicago South Headquarters
Herman Telkamp April 21, 2014, 93, Corporate Occupancy, Edison Building
Gary Thompson January 31, 2014, 70, Overhead, Chicago South Headquarters
Ronald Tinder July 11, 2014, 81, Underground, University Park
Alphonse Traiber February 17, 2014, 84, Overhead, Elgin Headquarters
Thomas Treadway February 17, 2014, 92, Load Disp, Joliet Headquarters
Ralph Troller September 29, 2014, 88, Operating Manager, Joliet Headquarters
Albert Ubert July 3, 2014, 96, Sales Services, Bolingbrook Headquarters
Clarence Urban May 6, 2014, 55, Boil/Ash, Will County Generating Station
Richard Urbanski May 18, 2014, 81, Overhead, Joliet Headquarters
Charles Vargo September 28, 2014, 83, Overhead, Mount Prospect Headquarters
Russell Vick April 24, 2014, 62, Field Billing, Libertville Headquarters
Dominic Viglianese January 26, 2014, 86, Turbine, Will County Generating Station
Allen Vincent September 6, 2014, 71, Mech Oper, State Line Generating Sta 7
R Wayne Wagner Jr April 2, 2014, 89, Building Services, Maywood Headquarters
Donald Wall August 5, 2014, 82, Engineering, Aurora Headquarters
Cleo Waples April 16, 2014, 69, Supply / Procurement, Will County Generating Station
Maurice Waters April 12, 2014, 83, Engineering, Joliet Headquarters
Donald Weber July 15, 2014, 83, Ss Const Ja S, Joliet Headquarters
Raymond Wentland March 21, 2014, 88, Mechanical Maintenance, Collins Generating Station
Marvin Wicks April 22, 2014, 59, Mechanical Maintenance, Zion Generating Station
Robert Wiersema March 10, 2014, 71, SSG Northern Region, Woodstock Business Office
Richard Witt June 22, 2014, 81, Field Billing, Chicago South Headquarters
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