Feb 8 2008
Constellation Energy today announced it has signed an agreement with the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) to jointly pursue opportunities to lower harmful emissions and improve energy efficiency.
"This partnership with CCI illustrates Constellation Energy's commitment to becoming one of the leading providers of energy efficient products and services," said Paul J. Allen, chief environmental officer and senior vice president, Constellation Energy. "These programs significantly improve energy efficiency, lower emissions and save money. We look forward to pursuing qualified projects with CCI and demonstrating how the latest innovation in energy products and services can drive measurable and meaningful environmental and economic results."
Under one element of the CCI initiative, the C40 Large Building Retrofit Program, participating cities pre-qualify a pool of energy service companies that can respond to request for proposals (RFP) for energy efficiency projects at large municipal buildings. Companies selected for projects will conduct energy audits, design and implement an energy retrofit plan, oversee site work and provide performance guarantees on energy usage and savings.
In addition to the C40 Large Building Retrofit Program, Constellation Energy supports the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, or ACUPCC, which has partnered with the Clinton Climate Initiative on a comprehensive program to introduce more green energy solutions to college campuses. The ACUPCC has received commitments from 400 colleges and universities to develop a comprehensive plan to reduce emissions that cause global warming.
President Bill Clinton's foundation launched CCI in August 2006, with the mission of applying the Clinton Foundation's business-oriented approach to the fight against climate change in practical, measurable and significant ways.
Constellation Energy Projects & Services Group, a subsidiary of Constellation Energy specializing in energy services and renewable power projects, will oversee the company's participation in the CCI program.