Awards recognize five recipients in the
categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement,
innovation, and community
CHICAGO, Oct. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynegy and Homefield Energy
announce the recognition of five leading-edge companies as category
winners in the 2023 Energy Leadership Awards. This program
highlights corporate and nonprofit leaders defining energy
management, sustainability, innovation, customer engagement, and
community.
"We are proud to honor a group of customers who are truly
getting it right – setting the bar for sustainable practices,
innovative ideas, and investing in the community to make a clean
energy future possible," said Gabe
Castro, senior vice president of business markets for Dynegy
and Homefield Energy. "These leaders are constantly improving their
own methods of energy management while inspiring others to do the
same."
The five winners include:
- Leadership in Energy Management – McCormick
Place
As the largest convention center in North America, Chicago's McCormick Place is committed to
sustainability – powered by 100% wind energy through the purchase
of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) with Dynegy. McCormick
Place is always seeking opportunities to reduce its carbon
footprint through energy efficiency and is leveraging $66,000 in Greenback Rebates from Dynegy, over
the term of their agreement, to accomplish their goals.
McCormick Place is focused on strengthening the local economy by
promoting and hosting conventions, fairs, expositions, and meetings
in the state of Illinois.
McCormick Place is owned by The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition
Authority (MPEA), a municipal corporation created by the Illinois
General Assembly.
- Leadership in Energy Innovation – Fifth Third
Bank
Energy efficiency has long been a pillar of Fifth Third's
environmental sustainability efforts. Since 2014, Fifth Third has
reduced its enterprise-wide energy consumption by 39%. In managing
its operations, Fifth Third has deployed a series of major projects
across its enterprise, from LED lighting enhancements to advanced
building controls, and continues to explore innovative new energy
solutions.
More than 130 Fifth Third facilities have been certified through
the ENERGY STAR® program, meeting a strict set of energy standards
established by the U.S. EPA.
Fifth Third has a historic commitment to renewable power, which
began in 2010 with the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates
(RECs). In 2017, Fifth Third expanded this work with a commitment
to purchase 100% renewable power across the entire organization.
This goal was achieved in 2019 with the opening of the Aulander
Holloman solar project, an 80-megawatt (MW) solar facility
facilitated through Fifth Third's signing of a long-term, virtual
power purchase agreement. By 2020, it achieved an $8 billion sustainable lending and financing goal
towards renewable energy. That goal has now grown to a $100 billion environmental and social financing
commitment.
- Leadership in Engagement – Grain and Feed Association of
Illinois' Energy Consortium
(GFEC)
Homefield Energy has partnered with Grain and Feed Association
of Illinois' Energy Consortium
since 2009 to actively engage its members. Energy education
webinars and an annual expo to help members better understand
the energy market and support best-in-practice energy management
underscores GFEC's deep commitment to fostering a culture of energy
management excellence.
As a full-service energy supplier, the GFEC's strategic purchase
of electricity and natural gas is made for participants by a
participant-driven pricing committee. This portfolio approach
mitigates price risk for the individual members and provides
low-cost management fees and access to an independent, trusted
energy advisor.
- Leadership in Sustainability – Brandywine Realty
Trust
Brandywine Realty is powered by 100% renewable energy through
Dynegy. Brandywine's ESG goals align with the UN SDGs to promote
sustainability and protect the environment. The company's solar
portfolio includes seven solar carport systems generating 4.58 MW
of energy annually. These efforts result in substantial
environmental benefits, avoiding 4,158 metric tons of carbon
dioxide emissions and sequestering carbon equivalent to 68,758 tree
seedlings grown over 10 years.
Brandywine has been recognized for its sustainability efforts
and awarded Green Lease Leaders' Platinum Level. The company uses
green leases in all its properties, engaging tenants in achieving
ESG goals through energy tracking, energy-efficient equipment, and
waste recycling.
- Leadership in Community – OSF HealthCare
OSF HealthCare, a 16-hospital system headquartered in
Peoria, Illinois, is dedicated to
revolutionizing healthcare and enhancing the well-being of
countless individuals through its community-driven
compassion.
Homefield Energy has contributed $10,000 to support OSF HealthCare Foundation, the
philanthropic branch of OSF. The donations were directed towards
the integration of proton beam therapy into its cancer center,
further bolstering OSF's efforts to establish Peoria as a premier destination for
world-class cancer care.
Additionally, OSF leverages the Dynegy Dashboard to support
their proactive approach to energy management and demonstrates a
commitment to clean energy development in Illinois, through 4.6 MW of subscribed
community solar.
About Dynegy
For over 30 years, Dynegy has helped millions of Americans
throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest power their
homes and businesses. Dynegy delivers simple, price-protected
electricity plans for residential, municipal aggregation,
commercial and industrial customers alike. Dynegy is committed to
the communities it serves and gives back through local
partnerships. Visit dynegy.com for more. Dynegy is a subsidiary of
Vistra (NYSE: VST).
About Homefield
Homefield Energy is proud to power Illinois. We are committed to being a leader
in the electricity sector and a good neighbor to the communities in
which we operate. Homefield Energy is a subsidiary of Vistra Energy
(NYSE: VST). Vistra Energy is a premier, integrated power company
based in Irving, Texas, combining
an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with a focus on
safe, reliable, and efficient power generation. Vistra's retail
brands serve approximately five million residential, commercial,
and industrial customers across five top retail states.
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