National Restaurant Association Selects Constellation as Endorsed Energy Supplier

BALTIMORE, May 9, 2013 - Constellation today announced it has been selected by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) as endorsed supplier of electricity, natural gas, renewable energy credits and energy efficiency products and services.

Constellation will also serve as endorsed supplier for the Association's innovative "Conserve Program," which offers a variety of tools and educational and research materials to help member restaurants lower costs and achieve sustainability goals.

Among the services available to members is Constellation's "Efficiency Made Easy" program, which provides customers with tools to enhance efficiency and lower energy bills with little to no upfront costs.

"We developed our 'Conserve Program' to educate members about efficiency and sustainability options and best practices that can save energy and save money," said Scott DeFife, executive vice president, Policy and Government Affairs, National Restaurant Association. "As our endorsed energy supplier, Constellation's products and services can help members improve their bottom line and the environment."

"Our competitive prices and array of energy efficiency options can help restaurant owners customize a strategy to manage energy costs," said Michael Wajsgras, vice president, channel development, Constellation. "The combination of a competitive price, renewable options and enhanced efficiency can mean improved operating and environmental performance for NRA members."

Constellation will participate in NRA's exhibit booth at NRA Show 2013 in Chicago, May 18-21, 2013. 

^{About National Restaurant Association
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises 980,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of more than 13 million employees. We represent the industry in Washington, D.C., and advocate on its behalf. We operate the industry's largest trade show (NRA Show May 18-21, 2013, in Chicago); leading food safety training and certification program (ServSafe); unique career-building high school program (the NRAEF's ProStart); as well as the Kids LiveWell program promoting healthful kids' menu options. For more information, visit Restaurant.org and find us on Twitter @WeRRestaurants, Facebook and YouTube.}