EcoStar Grants
Environmental stewardship is one of Constellation's foundational values. The EcoStar Grant program was launched in January 2010 with a request for applications from nonprofit organizations seeking funds for environmental projects in their communities. EcoStar Grants are available to projects that fit into one or more of five stewardship categories: pollution prevention, education and outreach, energy efficiency, conservation and community activism.
EcoStar Highlights
- Combined three year total of 240 EcoStar projects across 22 states
- New in 2012: Top 5 EcoStar SuperStars to receive two year commitment to sustain and expand projects
- For the full list of 2012 EcoStar awardees, click here: 2012 Final EcoStar Awardee List(PDF)
2012 Community & Environmental Impact
- 93 EcoStar Grant winners awarded $471,662 across 22 states where Constellation does business
- Reach and engage over 1 million students, volunteers and community members across 93 communities through education and hands-on conservation projects
- Educational outreach to communities on a variety of environmental issues including storm water runoff, air pollution, habitat restoration, and energy efficiency
- Plant and maintain over 4,700 trees and 1,300 native plants
- Protect and restore over 350 acres of habitat
- Remove 3,250 pounds of invasive species
- Remove and divert 37 tons of trash and recyclables
- Protect an estimated 7 billion gallons of ground water per year
- Reclaim blighted lots, beautify neighborhoods, and provide accessible and nutritious food through 12 community gardens and revitalization of 17 vacant lots
- Demonstrate behavior change of up to 70% to reduce idling in highly affected neighborhoods
- Energy reductions of up to 20% through energy conservation and education