Constellation Energy Contributes Nearly $4 Million to 2009 United Way Campaigns
Employees Volunteer More Than 6,000 Hours Through Constellation Energy "Days of Caring"
BALTIMORE, Feb 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) today announced that the company, along with its employees, contributed more than $3.9 million to 2009 United Way campaigns where Constellation Energy and its subsidiaries have operations. The company earned the distinction yet again of being the largest corporate contributor to United Way campaigns in Central Maryland, Calvert County, Md., and Greater Oswego County, N.Y.
"Constellation Energy's employees have once again provided valuable support for those in need in communities where we live, work and do business," said Mayo A. Shattuck III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Constellation Energy. "By pledging donations and generously contributing time and energy to the annual United Way campaigns, our employees have demonstrated remarkable personal commitment and enthusiasm, even during challenging economic times."
In addition to being the largest United Way corporate contributor to campaigns in the areas of Maryland and upstate New York, Constellation Energy also made substantial contributions to the United Way of the National Capital Area and the United Way of Greater Rochester, N.Y.
Constellation Energy employees not only made generous pledges, but hundreds also participated in numerous fundraisers, raising nearly $90,000 for the United Way through events such as an online silent auction and flag football tournament.
Employees held community outreach programs across the country as well, totaling more than 6,000 volunteer hours. Also, numerous Constellation Energy employees participated in Constellation Energy's annual extreme makeover project, benefiting the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Glen Burnie, Md.
Constellation Energy employees continue to be at the heart of the corporation's pledge to support our communities through the United Way campaigns.
About Constellation Energy
Constellation Energy (www.constellation.com) is a leading supplier of energy products and services to wholesale and retail electric and natural gas customers. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units located in the United States and Canada, totaling approximately 7,100 megawatts of generating capacity, and is among the leaders pursuing the development of new nuclear plants in the United States. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $15.6 billion in 2009.
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