You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page.
Turn on more accessible mode
Turn off more accessible mode
Skip Ribbon Commands
Skip to main content
Turn off Animations
Turn on Animations
A technical error has occurred. Please contact our Customer Care Center if you have questions.
PEPCO - An Exelon Company
Contact
Register
Menu
Register
It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again.
Outage
Pay Bill
Moving
Español
Contact Us
My Account
My Dashboard
< Back
Pay My Bill
My Bill Details
Billing Options
Account History
Understanding My Bill
My Usage
Rates & Tariffs
My Service
< Back
Start Stop Move
Construction & Remodeling
Customer Choice (DC)
Customer Choice (MD)
Manage Properties
My Profile
< Back
My Wallet
My Account Profile
My Home Profile
My Alerts & Notifications
Customer Support
< Back
FAQs
Contact Us
Assistance Programs (DC)
Assistance Programs (MD)
Affordability
Equipment Responsibility
Outages
Experiencing an Outage
< Back
View Outage Tracker
Check Outage Status
Report an Outage
View Outage Map
Report a Streetlight Outage
Preparing for an Outage
< Back
Outage Readiness and Safety
Manage Outage Notifications
Outage Restoration Process
Planned Outages
How Pepco Prepares for Outages
Outage and Storm FAQs
Ways to Save
For Your Home
< Back
District of Columbia
Maryland
For Your Business
< Back
District of Columbia
Maryland
Tools & Resources
< Back
Residential Energy Saving Tips
Business Energy Saving Tips
My Account Online Tools
Request Energy Consultation
Program Your Thermostat
Smart Energy
Smart Grid & Smart Meter
< Back
Smart Grid 101
Smart Meters
Resource Center
Innovation & Technology
< Back
Electric Vehicle Info
Electric Vehicle Program DC
Electric Vehicle Program MD
Register Your Vehicle
Watershed Sustainability Center
Reliability Improvements
< Back
Electric Reliability 101
Current Reliability Projects
Reliability Plan (DC)
Reliability Plan (MD)
Capital Grid Project
DC PLUG
My Green Power Connection
< Back
Solar for Home & Business
Developers & Contractors
Other Renewables
FAQs
Contact Us
Safety & Community
Community
< Back
Employee Volunteering
Charitable Contributions
Community Initiatives
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
Pepco Annual Golf Classic
Community News
Request a Speaker
Education
< Back
Energy Basics
For Teachers & Students
For College Students
Career Training
Safety
< Back
Call Before You Dig
Electric Safety
Construction Safety
Trees & Power Lines
Environment
< Back
Our Commitment
DC Climate Action
MD Climate Action
Marketplace
The library zone below is used to load resources. It does not appear on display pages.
Please use caution when editing its contents.
For Immediate Release
Contact
Support For Pepco Holdings-Exelon Merger Grows As More D.C. Community, Business And Faith Leaders Speak Out
Page Content
WASHINGTON, D.C. and CHICAGO (March 17, 2016) - More District of Columbia community, business, labor, nonprofit and faith leaders are voicing support for the Pepco Holdings-Exelon merger, which will bring increased reliability, sustainability and economic benefits to the region. In addition, in the past week, more than 600 members of the community have signed letters voicing support for the merger.
Among those speaking out in favor of the merger are community and economic development leaders, and senior officials of several businesses and labor organizations.
"A more reliable electric grid and a strong commitment to affordable rates will help the economy, and that helps workers," said Andre Lee, political chairman of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. "I'm also encouraged to see Pepco Holdings and Exelon make workforce development and investment in the District economy a key feature of their merger."
Lee and other new supporters join representatives of more than 80 District business, community and faith organizations that already voiced support for the transaction in proceedings before the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (PSC).
"The merger presents a unique opportunity to improve quality of life for residents in the District," said Rayseen Woodland, a community leader and current ANC commissioner. "Pepco Holdings and Exelon have made a long-term commitment to enhance customer service and support the organizations and institutions that make our neighborhoods stronger."
Pepco Holdings and Exelon have committed to a more than $78 million package of benefits for the District of Columbia and Pepco customers in the companies' proposed merger.
"These commitments will support District residents who struggle to pay their bills," said Marshall Phillips, minister at the Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church. "None of that would be possible absent the merger, and that's why it is critical that we not miss this opportunity."
Anwar Saleem, executive director of H Street Main Street, said the companies' commitment to provide $19 million to District nonprofits over 10 years demonstrates their long-term commitment to strengthening communities and the local economy.
"The merger ensures that Pepco remains a strong, invested community partner for years to come," he said.
Charles Weaver, president of the Jetu Tenants Association, said he supports the merger because it will increase access to renewable energy and commit the companies to reducing the length and duration of power outages.
"We need a modern, more sustainable electricity grid that also holds the line on rates," he said. "This merger delivers on that promise."