“We are pleased that the Maryland Public Service Commission concluded the Constellation Energy-EDF nuclear joint venture is in the public interest" 

 - By Linton Levy -

Constellation Energy has released the following statement regarding Friday’s decision by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve with conditions the proposed nuclear joint venture between Constellation Energy and EDF.

“We are pleased that the Maryland Public Service Commission concluded the Constellation Energy-EDF nuclear joint venture is in the public interest and represents an important element in Maryland’s energy future. Constellation Energy appreciates the PSC’s professional approach to the process and commitment to bringing this review to conclusion in a timely manner."

“We have consulted with our Board and received its approval. We are now moving to close the transaction as quickly as possible so that we can begin to deliver the many benefits of this investment to all stakeholders across the state.”

Constellation Energy (www.constellation.com) is a leading supplier of energy products and services to wholesale and retail electric and natural gas customers. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units located throughout the United States, totaling approximately 9,100 megawatts of generating capacity, and is among the leaders pursuing the development of new nuclear plants in the United States. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $19.8 billion in 2008.