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Cox to Go Green by Enrolling in the Legends Energy Group's Demand Response Program

By Calvin Azuri
TMCnet Contributor

Cox Communications, along with Legends Energy Group (Legends), recently announced that Cox (News - Alert) has made Legends its official demand response partner for all Cox Virginia locations. Not only will Cox receive a payment by reducing its electricity during times of stress on the electric grid, but the company’s reduced energy consumption will also have a profound effect on the local environment. 

In a release, Gary McCollum, Cox Virginia senior vice president and Cox general manager said that, "I am so pleased that we are partnering with Legends on this important environmental initiative. This signing ceremony and the great work that will begin shortly thereafter is proof positive of our continued engaged in the conservation arena.”

Legends consists of some of the most talented sports legends of our time, which include NFL Hall of Famers Bruce Smith and Thurman Thomas, along with many others. All of these sports legends act as player affiliates to the group to market and bring recognition to industry-leading energy programs available to businesses across the country.  

Ashley Reimers, coordinating director of Legends Energy Group said that, "We are extremely pleased to have Cox Communications as a Legends customer. Cox will now begin to see significant payments without exposing themselves to any risks whatsoever. Clearly, Cox is serious about reducing their national carbon footprint and increasing grid stability within their community."    

Cox Communications is one of the leaders in digital communications and has set a goal to reduce their companywide carbon footprint by at least 20 percent before 2017. They are well on their way by enrolling with Legends Energy and Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. 

Kim Stanley, Cox Conserves VA Council chair and Cox's vice president of operations for Roanoke said that "Cox has as its goal to reduce its carbon footprint greatly by the year 2017. The engagement of our employees in meeting this goal is critical. And through our Cox Conserves program, we have raised the awareness of our employees and have developed activities that influence their actions. We are truly aligned in our objective of hitting this target. So we are truly proud to partner with the Legends Energy Group on this great program."