PGA of America Names Constellation 'Official Energy Provider & Sustainability Partner' for the PGA and its Major Championships

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

In a transformative, multi-year agreement, PGA of America has named leading competitive energy and services company Constellation its "Official Energy Provider and Sustainability Partner." Constellation will work with the PGA to conduct energy efficiency analyses and recommend an actionable sustainability strategy and energy management program in an effort reduce the environmental impact of the organization. To kick off the partnership, Constellation will minimize the carbon footprint of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club.Constellation will become an energy and sustainability partner of the PGA of America, PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup, when based in the United States. As part of the agreement, Constellation will minimize the environmental impact of these signature events, as well as PGA of America properties through Green-e® Energy Certified* Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)*."This is a historic day for the PGA of America, as our partnership with Constellation will bring us into the next generation of energy conservation and environmental awareness," said PGA of America CEO Pete Bevacqua. "We are absolutely delighted that Constellation has partnered with the PGA to deliver their transformative expertise on clean energy, in order to establish a groundbreaking, impactful green signature throughout our iconic major championships and facilities, as well as educate PGA members and the golf industry on state-of-the-art green initiatives."...The PGA of America and Constellation will also work together to promote responsible energy use and increase awareness around green initiatives in the golf industry, through communications that educate PGA Professionals and fans on the impact of the partnership."With over 25 million players annually, golf plays an important role in our efforts to leverage the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live and play," said Justin Zeulner, executive director and co-founder of the Green Sports Alliance. "We commend the PGA of America for their commitment to sustainability and are proud that they have chosen Constellation, an inaugural GSA member, as their official energy and sustainability partner."Read the full press release.