The environmental management systems for Limerick Generating Station have been certified under the ISO 14000 standards of the International Organization for Standardization, Exelon Nuclear announced this week.

An environmental management system is a tool that Exelon uses within its management model for achieving environmental excellence. ISO 14001:2004 is the internationally recognized benchmark for environmental management systems. The ISO 14001:2004 certification requires a commitment to compliance with legal and other requirements, to prevent pollution and to ensure continuous improvement in those areas.

Exelon Nuclear’s LaSalle County Generating Station in Illinois also achieved ISO 14001:2004 certification.

In October, NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd., a third-party registrar accredited by the International Organization of Standardization, audited the LaSalle and Limerick environmental management systems. As a result of these audits, the two nuclear generating stations became the first within the Exelon fleet to achieve ISO 14001:2004 certification.

“We’re proud to be an environmental leader in the utility industry,” said Exelon Nuclear President and Chief Nuclear Officer Chris Crane. “This recognizes Exelon Nuclear’s commitment to continuous improvement in overall environmental performance.”

Helen Howes, Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety, Exelon Corporation, said,

“Although we are quite proud of these two certifications, we’re not satisfied to stop there. We believe these two leading nuclear plants have set a high bar for Exelon as we seek ISO 14001:2004 certification of all Exelon’s generating and delivery facilities.”

In recent months, Exelon and its subsidiaries have announced several programs directed towards improving the environment. In May 2005, both PECO and ComEd purchased and deployed hybrid vehicles in their service territories. Also, in May, Exelon announced a commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 8 percent from 2001 levels by 2008 as part of its membership in the EPA Climate Leaders program.

For more information visit the Limerick Generating Station webpage.

11/18/2005