Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive | Exelon Corp has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named specific climate-related policies it has engaged with, including the "Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANOPR) on Building for the Future through Regional Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation and Generator Interconnection," "FERC Order 1000 and 2222," and federal policies such as the Clean Air Act and CAFÉ standards. It also highlights its involvement in state programs like the Clean Energy Standard in New York and the Zero Emissions Standard in Illinois, as well as its participation in efforts to cap or price carbon through initiatives like RGGI and NYISO. Exelon provides detailed information about its lobbying mechanisms, such as direct communication with legislators and regulators, participation in proceedings at Public Utility Commissions, and engagement with federal agencies like the U.S. Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). It also mentions indirect lobbying through coalitions like the Climate Leadership Council and the Clean Energy Group. The company identifies specific targets of its lobbying efforts, including state and federal entities, independent system operators, and community stakeholders. Furthermore, Exelon has been transparent about the specific outcomes it seeks, such as accelerating the connection of renewable energy resources, improving grid resilience, and enabling electrification. It advocates for modifying FERC Orders 1000 and 2222 to facilitate transmission upgrades and aggregated DERs, supports a national carbon dividend system, and defends the EPA's authority to regulate GHG emissions. These disclosures illustrate Exelon's clear and detailed approach to its climate lobbying efforts and objectives. | 4 |