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EXELON CORP 8-K Report (Jul 26, 2001)

Filed July 26, 2001For Securities:EXC

Summary

This 8-K filing by Exelon Corporation, dated July 26, 2001, details significant developments related to the company's transmission assets and its stance on the evolving electricity market landscape. Exelon's Co-CEO and President, John W. Rowe, testified before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, advocating for legislation to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the nation's electricity markets. A key takeaway from this testimony was Exelon's commitment to supporting large-scale Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).

Key Highlights

  • 1Exelon's Co-CEO and President testified before the U.S. Senate on enhancing electricity market efficiency and competitiveness.
  • 2Exelon expressed support for large-scale Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).
  • 3Exelon's Board of Directors authorized exploring the divestiture of Commonwealth Edison Company's (ComEd) transmission system.
  • 4This exploration is in connection with ComEd's evaluation of participation options in the formation of the Alliance Regional Transmission Organization (Alliance).
  • 5Participation options for ComEd's transmission system include divestiture for equity interests or cash, leasing, or a management-type arrangement.
  • 6No decision has been made regarding the divestiture of ComEd's transmission assets.
  • 7Any potential divestiture would require agreement on terms, regulatory approvals, and board approval from both Exelon and ComEd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Exelon, through its Co-CEO and President John W. Rowe, has expressed a commitment to the success of RTOs and supports the formation of large-scale RTOs.

Exelon's Board of Directors has authorized the exploration of a possible divestiture of Commonwealth Edison Company's (ComEd) transmission system. This is part of ComEd's evaluation of its participation options in the Alliance Regional Transmission Organization (Alliance).

The potential participation options being evaluated include divesting the transmission system in exchange for passive equity interests or cash (or both), as well as considering leasing or a management-type arrangement.

No, Exelon and ComEd have stated that no decision has been made to divest ComEd's transmission assets. Any such divestiture would be contingent on reaching satisfactory agreements, obtaining necessary regulatory and third-party approvals, and securing final board approval from both Exelon and ComEd.