CHICAGO, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- From endearing
bleats and "bahs" to their eco-friendly way of life and
nose-to-the-ground work ethic, goats are ideal partners for ComEd.
For a second year, more than 200 goats are taking their place among
the ComEd ranks for a targeted grazing program, serving as a safer
and more sustainable way to clear vegetation in hard-to-reach
terrain and helping to ensure reliable power.
"ComEd is passionate about any opportunity to create innovative,
sustainable solutions for our communities," said Michelle Blaise, senior vice president of
technical services at ComEd. "And when we can combine our work with
a way to bring joy and education into Illinois homes, it's even better. We're
excited to continue this pioneering goat grazing program and share
it with people everywhere."
In late June and early July, the kiko goats are grazing under
ComEd powerlines in downstate Pekin,
Ill. Kiko goats are a hearty breed known for their big
appetites. The goats are on loan to ComEd from the goat grazing
company Goats on the Go. On average, a goat can clear one acre of
land a week—equivalent to what a team of people can do with
machinery in the same amount of time.
"Overgrown vegetation can lead to power outages, especially in
storms," Blaise said. "Using goats to clear foliage and brush is an
eco-friendly, efficient and safe alternative to our crews when it
comes to clearing vegetation in difficult landscapes. Plus, they're
full of personality."
To highlight the unique program, which was the first of its kind
by an energy company in the Midwest, ComEd has created a
lighthearted and educational social media campaign, "Goatternship,"
across its social media channels through July 14.
The "Goatternship" campaign chronicles the experiences of this
summer workforce, sharing the backstories of individual goats —
with names like "Selena Goatmez" and "Great Goatsby" — and playing
off features of the traditional internship experience, including
orientation, on-the-job training and performance reviews.
To learn more about the goats and track their progress, check
out ComEd's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About ComEd
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd)
is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon
Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), the nation's leading competitive energy
provider, with approximately 10 million customers. ComEd
provides service to approximately 4 million customers across
northern Illinois, or 70 percent
of the state's population. For more information
visit ComEd.com, and connect with the company
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Media Contact:
Kappie Kopp
Kappie.kopp@mslgroup.com
312.937.1343
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