ComEd Hosts Community Energy Challenge for Chicagoland Communities

ComEd today announced its first Community Energy Challenge, one of the first of its kind in the nation. A dozen local municipalities have been chosen to participate due to their demonstrated commitment to sustainability. The Challenge will kick off Nov. 12 with a Mayors’ Planning Charrette at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and will... 

Send Students Back to School With High Scores in ‘Electrical Safety 101′

As teachers do their best to enforce solid study habits this fall, it is a good time for parents to remind their children about the ABCs of electricity safety. Electrical shocks and fires injure thousands of people each year. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 28,300 residential building electrical fires cause 360 deaths, 1,000... 

Forego the Candy, Go Green and Go Back to School With CFL Bulbs

Candy could lose its fundraising edge to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) this year. As students and teachers go back to school, ComEd is encouraging schools to “go green” with innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and tips, including a unique fundraising program involving CFLs. The utility also offers educational workshops... 

Seventeen Energy Companies Purchase Licenses under the Katz Portfolio of Patents Which Cover Customer Service Operations

It was announced that seventeen of the nation’s energy and utility companies have purchased licenses under the patent portfolio held by Ronald A. Katz Technology Licensing, L.P. and licensed through A2D, L.P. These separate licenses cover services offered by each of the companies in the “Energy and Utility Services” field of use. These services,... 

Thorium Power Taps Nuclear Industry Veterans for Senior Management Team

Thorium Power, Ltd., the leading developer of non-proliferative nuclear fuel technology and a key provider of comprehensive advisory services, today announced the appointment of two new members to its senior management team. Kevin Yessian will serve as Thorium Power’s Vice President for Consulting Services while Linda Byus will be an Advisor on...