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ComEd has announced its latest cohort of scholarship recipients from DePaul College Prep, part of its ongoing commitment to support STEM education. Three juniors will receive academic scholarships and mentorship from ComEd engineers as they prepare for college. Since 2017, this initiative has aided 21 students in pursuing careers in STEM and related fields. Scholars can receive up to $60,000 in funding for their studies. Additionally, the program reports a strong partnership between ComEd, DePaul Prep, and DePaul University, enhancing local representation in STEM careers.

ComEd has submitted proposed performance metrics to the Illinois Commerce Commission aimed at enhancing reliability and supporting the state's clean energy law. These metrics focus on improving service quality, customer experience, and promoting equity in energy access. Key metrics include the System Average Interruption Duration Index, customer service resolutions, and diversity spending. The initiative aligns with the utility's commitment to a resilient power grid, addressing climate challenges while keeping costs manageable for customers. The approval of these metrics could influence future rate plans.

ComEd is now accepting applications for its Powering Communities program, offering grants of up to $10,000 for projects in sustainability, safety, and the arts across northern Illinois. Over $500,000 will be distributed to municipal agencies and community organizations. The application deadline is March 25, 2022. The program includes three grant categories: Green Region, Powering Safe Communities, and Powering the Arts, aimed at enhancing community quality of life. Since 2013, nearly $3 million has been invested in local projects.

ComEd and its parent Exelon Corporation (EXC) were recognized by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for their effective response to power outages during severe weather conditions. ComEd received two Emergency Recovery Awards for restoring power to over 347,000 customers after storms in August 2021 and assisting other utilities in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia after ice storms. The company restored over 90% of affected customers within 20 hours, demonstrating its commitment to improving grid resilience against climate change.

ComEd collaborates with Skybox Datacenters to launch a new 189,000-square-foot data center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This facility, Skybox's first in the state, aims to enhance the region's digital infrastructure amid growing commercial data needs. Over the past year, ComEd has assisted in establishing six new data centers in northern Illinois, contributing to over $2 billion in investments. The project will create at least 20 full-time jobs and employ over 200 construction workers. ComEd's focus on reliable, affordable energy access supports this expanding data center ecosystem.

Qnovo, a leader in battery management software, has successfully closed $24M in Series-C financing, led by BorgWarner with participation from OGCI Climate Investments and Constellation Technology Ventures. The funds will be utilized to enhance their software products for electric vehicle (EV) production and stationary grid storage systems. Qnovo's innovative software improves battery performance and safety, addressing critical needs in next-generation vehicles. This investment aligns with the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Constellation, preparing for its separation from Exelon (NASDAQ: EXC), will host an investor and analyst event today to outline its new business strategy. Management will emphasize its role as the largest carbon-free energy producer in the U.S. The separation is anticipated to finalize by February 1. Key highlights include a commitment to a carbon-free future, operational excellence, strong customer relations, and disciplined financial policies. The company aims to achieve 95% carbon-free electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2040, backed by its extensive nuclear fleet.

Exelon Corp (NASDAQ: EXC) hosted an investor event on January 10 to discuss its strategic direction and growth plans post-separation from its Constellation business, effective February 1. The company emphasized a focus on reliable, clean, and affordable energy services for over 10 million customers. Key highlights include projected $29 billion in capital investments through 2025, targeting an 8.1% rate base growth and operating EPS growth of 6-8%. Exelon also introduced adjusted 2022 earnings guidance of $2.18-$2.32 per share, reflecting increased investments at its utilities.