Write a commentThe communities where Exelon Generation employees live and work will receive more than $4.4 million to support critical needs, thanks to the nuclear power plant employees and the Exelon Foundation.
The nuclear power plant employees pledged more than $2.9 million to over 2,000 different charities in their surrounding communities this year. And for every dollar that employees pledged, the Exelon Foundation donated 50 cents to their local United Way, bringing the total donation to more than $4.4 million.
At Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station and FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, employees pledged more than $363,000 to 339 charities during this year’s Employee Giving Campaign. Organizations supported include: ARISE Foundation, Blessings in a Backpack, Central New York Ronald McDonald House Charities, Human Concerns, The United Way of Greater Oswego County, Children’s Center of Oswego, Friends of Camp Hollis, Mercy Flight, Move Along, Inc. and the Oswego Veterans Council.
“Exelon Generation is a strong community partner that helps raise money for so many local non-profit organizations,” said Patrick Dewine, executive director of United Way of Greater Oswego County. “We are deeply appreciative to the Exelon Generation employees for all they do. The volunteerism and generosity of the employees at Nine Mile Point and FitzPatrick allow families throughout the area to access support and services needed to live happy and healthy lives.”
“This has been a challenging year for many, and our nuclear power plant employees answered the call for help, giving to charities and causes that mean the most to them,” said Bryan Hanson, Exelon chief generation officer. “Our people have strong bonds with the communities that surround our nuclear plants. Their generosity will bring resources to organizations that need them, along with hope and relief for the people who rely on them.”
Exelon Generation employees have a long-standing tradition of supporting their communities, not just with their dollars, but also with their time. While the coronavirus pandemic limited several in-person opportunities, many nuclear power plant employees participated in virtual events. At Nine Mile Point and FitzPatrick, employees have volunteered more than 2,200 hours so far this year with local organizations. Through Nov. 30, 2020, employees had volunteered more than 24,000 hours with charitable organizations in their communities. That’s equal to more than two-and-a-half years’ time. Projects included virtual walks, virtual food drives, and creating cards for kids in the hospital, among many others.
# # # About Exelon Generation
Exelon Generation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC), is the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy, powering more than 20 million homes and businesses through a diverse generation fleet with more than 31,000 megawatts of capacity. Exelon Generation operates the largest U.S. fleet of zero-carbon nuclear plants with more than 18,700 megawatts from 21 reactors at 12 facilities in Illinois, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania. It also operates a diverse mix of wind, solar, landfill gas, hydroelectric, natural gas and oil facilities in 19 states with more than 12,300 megawatts. Exelon Generation sets the standard for world-class power plant operations that produce clean, safe, reliable electricity, and is an active partner and economic engine in the communities it serves by providing jobs, charitable contributions and tax payments that help towns and regions grow. Follow Exelon Generation on Twitter @ExelonGen, view the Exelon Generation YouTube channel or visit exeloncorp.com.
