May 26, 2004

CONTACT: Joseph Otis Minott, Esq.
(215) 567-4004 ext. 223

Clean Air Council Applauds "Winds of Change" at PECO

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Clean Air Council announced its support today for PECO Wind, a pollution-free source of electricity now being offered to PECO customers throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. All PECO customers will see the option to purchase wind energy on an enrollment form included in May's electric bill.

"PECO Wind makes it incredibly easy for people to make a real difference for the environment," said Joseph Otis Minott, Esq., Executive Director of Clean Air Council. "Wind is the perfect source of clean, renewable energy-exactly the type of legacy we want to leave for future generations. If you only do one thing to help protect the environment, purchasing wind energy should be it."

The wind energy offered by PECO is generated at windmills in Pennsylvania, guaranteeing that the environmental benefits and job creation associated with wind energy will be felt locally. The wind-generated electricity is made available to PECO through Community Energy, the nation's leading wind energy marketer. Charges for people choosing to purchase PECO Wind will appear on their regular electric bill.

"PECO Wind costs slightly more than other sources of electricity - there is a small additional charge of 17 cents per day - but the huge benefit this energy source has on local air quality is well worth the price," said Minott. "Purchasing just 200 kwh of wind energy per month would save 2633 pounds of pollution that causes global warming, 18 pounds of pollution that causes acid rain and 5 pounds of pollution that causes smog. If more people in the PECO territory purchased just a little wind energy, it would make a major difference for air quality in our region.

"Clean, efficient energy sources like wind are critical to a sustainable future. Coal and nuclear energy create environmental problems that jeopardize public health and that saddle future generations with hazardous waste. With wind energy powering their homes and businesses, individuals can make a real difference for the environment each and every day."

Clean Air Council is a regional environmental group that advocates for clean energy in addition to its programs on air pollution, transportation, waste reduction and recycling, and indoor air quality. The Council's "Pennsylvania Wind Campaign" has helped make the Commonwealth the leader wind energy development in the eastern United States. For more information on how to purchase PECO Wind visit the Council website at www.cleanair.org.

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