ComEd executive Melissa Washington joins RE+ Events board

WASHINGTON, D.C. - ComEd Senior Vice President Melissa Washington has been appointed to the RE+ Events Board of Directors, according to a statement released Thursday by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA).

Washington, who leads governmental, regulatory and external affairs at ComEd, will join the board that oversees North America’s largest clean energy conference and expo. She succeeds Alice Jackson, Vice President of Grid Modeling at Breakthrough Energy.

In her role at ComEd, Washington guides policy, legislative and regulatory strategies for Illinois’ largest electricity utility. She also oversees economic and workforce development functions, as well as corporate community impact and charitable giving.

"RE+ is a powerful platform for action, which is why I am honored to join the Board to further its mission of advancing collaboration and innovation in the clean energy sector," Washington said in the press release.

Washington’s appointment comes ahead of RE+ 25, scheduled for September 8-11 in Las Vegas. The annual event brings together leaders from various energy sectors including solar, energy storage, hydrogen, microgrids, EV charging, and wind energy.

SEPA President and CEO Sheri Givens cited Washington’s "deep expertise in customer operations, regulatory strategy, and external affairs" as valuable assets for the organization. Washington also serves as Chair-Elect on SEPA’s Board of Directors.

ComEd is a unit of Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:EXC), a utility powerhouse with a market capitalization of $43.8 billion and a strong track record of maintaining dividend payments for 55 consecutive years. According to InvestingPro data, Exelon currently offers a 3.7% dividend yield and has demonstrated resilient performance with a 15.8% total return over the past year. The company serves more than 10.7 million electricity and natural gas customers, while ComEd itself provides power to more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, representing approximately 70 percent of the state’s population.

RE+ Events is co-owned by SEPA and the Solar Energy Industries Association. With Exelon’s strong financial health score of "GOOD" from InvestingPro and five analysts revising their earnings estimates upward for the upcoming period, the company appears well-positioned in the evolving energy landscape. For deeper insights into Exelon’s financial metrics and growth potential, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.

In other recent news, Exelon Corporation announced its earnings for the second quarter of 2025, which did not meet analysts’ expectations. The company reported adjusted operating earnings of $0.39 per share, falling short of the anticipated $0.41 per share. This represents a 4.88% negative surprise for investors. Additionally, Exelon’s revenue came in at $5.43 billion, slightly below the forecasted $5.45 billion. These results are part of recent developments concerning the company. No information on mergers or acquisitions was disclosed. There were also no updates regarding any analyst upgrades or downgrades for Exelon.

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