It's the way we live our lives that shapes our culture and defines our reputation. For generations we have carried out a commitment to community partnership - working to build and support the communities we serve.

Through thoughtful social investments, we strive to enhance the quality of life for the communities surrounding our operations. We also work to earn their trust by putting our environmental policy into practice every day.

For example, over the last three years, we've reduced our power plant emission rates by an average of 30 percent while generating nearly 30 percent more electricity.

In 2003, our total contributions to community and environmental groups were $4.3 million. Among our contributions, we were the largest philanthropic corporate giver in Central Maryland, and the largest contributor to the United Way in Maryland and Oswego, New York.

In addition to these contributions, we sponsored the Constellation Energy Classic - a professional golf tournament on the Champions Tour - which contributed $300,000 to the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Living Classrooms Foundation, and The Chesapeake Bay Foundation.