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Exelon Corporation (EXC) generates a steady flow of news as a Fortune 200 utility company and one of the nation’s largest providers of regulated transmission and distribution services. Through its six operating utilities—Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO and Pepco—Exelon issues updates on customer programs, grid investments, financing activities and regulatory developments that affect more than 10.7 million customers.
News about EXC often covers customer affordability initiatives and assistance programs. Recent announcements include Exelon’s Customer Relief Fund, which has provided $60 million in direct customer assistance over the past year, and an additional $10 million contribution to support customers as winter weather increases energy use. ComEd has also highlighted the launch of a Low-Income Discount program designed to provide percentage-based bill reductions for income-eligible customers, as well as other bill-support and energy efficiency efforts.
Investors and observers can also find coverage of Exelon’s grid and transmission projects. ComEd has reported on new Transmission Security Agreements with large load customers to ensure they pay their fair share of transmission costs, as well as the expansion of the Wilton Center substation to enable the interconnection of multiple wind and solar farms. Exelon has additionally been identified with NextEra Energy Transmission in a proposed 765-kV transmission line project under PJM’s Regional Transmission Expansion Plan.
Other EXC news items include executive leadership changes, such as the appointment of a chief customer and technology officer, and capital markets activity, including the offering and pricing of convertible senior notes due 2029. The Exelon news page on Stock Titan aggregates these updates so readers can follow themes such as customer affordability, infrastructure investment, regulatory disclosures and financing decisions related to EXC.
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ComEd will partner with the Chicago Park District to revitalize Buckingham Fountain during the annual 'Switch on Summer' event on May 22. After a year of virtual celebrations due to COVID-19, the in-person event will feature Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling. The fountain's revival symbolizes the return of summer activities in Chicago. A sweepstakes winner, Dominique Lalrinzuala, will officially turn on the fountain, marking 94 years since its opening. The event aligns with the city’s 'Open Chicago' initiative to safely reopen.
ComEd has awarded scholarships to three DePaul College Prep students pursuing careers in STEM as part of the 2021 ComEd Scholars program. These scholarships are for juniors and seniors from underserved communities and will continue if the students enroll in STEM studies at DePaul University. The partnership, ongoing since 2017, aims to empower young leaders and increase representation in the energy workforce. Recipients include Téa Byrd, Jocelyn Silva, and Lulia Tekeste. The program provides mentorship and internship opportunities with ComEd.
ComEd is providing enhanced payment assistance programs to support northern Illinois residents facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic. These initiatives include hardship grants for individuals and small businesses, as well as extended payment plans allowing customers to pay outstanding balances over 18 months without upfront payments. Customers can also access various energy-saving tools and programs aimed at reducing electricity costs. For assistance, residents can contact ComEd or visit their website for eligibility details.
Exelon has announced that it will provide full-ride college scholarships, totaling approximately $1 million, to seven young women from its STEM Academy Leadership program. The scholarships cover tuition, room and board, and other expenses not covered by other funding. The initiative aims to support students from diverse and low-income backgrounds, facilitating their entry into the energy workforce. Exelon CEO Chris Crane emphasized the company's commitment to community support, promising ongoing assistance throughout the recipients' college journeys.
Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC) reported a first-quarter 2021 GAAP Net Loss of $(0.30) per share, a decline from $(0.60) per share in Q1 2020. Adjusted (non-GAAP) Operating Loss for Q1 2021 decreased to $(0.06) per share, down from $0.87 in the previous year. The losses were primarily driven by the impact of February's extreme cold weather, which resulted in an estimated $880 million reduction in net income. In contrast, utility earnings showed strength, with ComEd, PECO, BGE, and PHI all reporting increases in GAAP Net Income. Exelon affirms its full-year adjusted earnings guidance of $2.60 to $3.00 per share.
Exelon Corporation's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3825 per share on its common stock. This dividend will be payable on June 10, 2021, to shareholders recorded by May 14, 2021, at 5 p.m. Eastern time. As a leading energy company, Exelon operates in 48 states and serves around 10 million customers across various subsidiaries, achieving $33 billion in revenue in 2019. The company has a robust generation capacity including nuclear, gas, wind, solar, and hydroelectric.
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ComEd employees, alongside family and friends, are dedicating their time to community service during National Volunteer Month in April. Last year, they volunteered over 11,000 hours, primarily virtually, and raised over $1.6 million for local causes. This year, numerous volunteer projects are planned, such as creating superhero kits for foster children and supporting STEM education initiatives. ComEd, serving over 4 million customers in northern Illinois, emphasizes its commitment to community engagement, empowering employees to design their own service projects.
ComEd has requested a $51 million increase in electricity distribution charges for 2022, adding approximately 20 cents to the average monthly bill for residential customers. This is the first rate increase in four years, pending approval by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). ComEd aims to enhance grid reliability amid severe weather and support the transition to clean energy. Additionally, the company reported spending a record $894 million with diverse suppliers. If approved, residential customers' total bills would average $83, remaining lower than in 2008.