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Electricity powers nearly every moment of our lives—from the lights and devices in our homes to the hospitals, schools, and businesses our communities depend on. Behind that power are America's electric companies. Governed by clear standards, accountable to our communities, and committed to our customers, we are working closely together to safely, responsibly, and reliably provide the energy of every day. Learn more at: energyofeveryday.com

As the summer travel season kicks off, millions of Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies for Memorial Day weekend. Whether you're charging a device, catching a flight, or powering a backyard barbecue, America's electric companies are working behind the scenes to support your adventures. We are committed to safely, responsibly, and reliably delivering the energy that powers your journey and keeps our communities moving. Learn more at: energyofeveryday.com

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Governor Hobbs will share her insights on Arizona’s evolving energy landscape and how the state is balancing rapid economic growth with critical infrastructure development. Don't miss this powerful conversation alongside top tech executives, policymakers, and energy innovators.

#EEI2026 News: We are officially 12 days away from #EEI2026, and we are thrilled to announce that Arizona Governor @katiehobbs is joining our speaker lineup!

#EEI2026 News: @DukeEnergy is a finalist for the 98th Edison Award! 🏆 “This project is a first of its kind in the nation. It demonstrates how we can take excess solar energy and store it in the form of hydrogen to be used to generate power when our customers need it most.” — Reggie Anderson, Regional VP, Duke Energy Florida Duke Energy’s DeBary Hydrogen Production and Storage System is the nation’s first end-to-end facility capable of producing, storing, and combusting up to 100% green hydrogen generated from solar energy. ▶️ Press play to see how turning excess solar into stored, on-demand power strengthens grid reliability and helps keep customer costs as low as possible. Read more about this year’s finalists: bit.ly/3R3jQ0s

#EEI2026 News: @MyBGE is a finalist for the 98th Edison Award! 🏆 “This technology has been a real game-changer for our underground system, allowing us to remotely operate feeders and restore power faster than ever before.” — David Rosario, Supervisor, Distribution Automation, BGE Baltimore Gas & Electric has expanded its auto-restoration system by deploying motor-operated switchgear (MOS) to underground feeders, enabling faster service restoration and improving reliability for customers. ▶️ Press play to see how this cost-effective, “self-healing” technology integrates with existing infrastructure to avoid thousands of service interruptions. Read more about this year’s finalists: bit.ly/3R3jQ0s

EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney joined host Ed Crooks on @TheEnergyGang podcast to discuss rising electricity demand and the need for new generation, permitting reform, and responsible data center growth. “In the last two years, we’ve seen demand growth double, and it will likely continue. At the end of the day, we need more generation and more steel in the ground.” Maloney noted that the goal is to ensure existing ratepayers don’t bear the burden of new data centers, pointing to large-load agreements and the White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge to ensure they pay their fair share. Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4fvNZQ8

#EEI2026 News: The @TheAESCorp is a finalist for the 98th Edison Award! 🏆 “At AES, safety is our first value. The future of energy must also be the future of safety, and Haven is how we get there.” — Ricardo Falú, President, AES The AES Corporation has significantly strengthened workplace safety through its partnership to develop Haven Safety AI. The new platform uses safety incident data to generate rapid, evidence-based root cause analysis and identify emerging risks. ▶️ Press play to see how enabling proactive actions enhances operational resilience and supports safer, more efficient energy operations. Read more about this year’s finalists: bit.ly/3R3jQ0s

"EEI and our member companies congratulate Commissioner @LaCerteDA on his reconfirmation to @FERC. At a time of historic electricity demand and rapid investment across the energy sector, FERC’s leadership remains critical to advancing reliable, affordable energy for all customers. We look forward to continuing our work with Commissioner LaCerte and the full Commission to strengthen the nation’s energy grid and support the infrastructure needed to power our economy and communities." - EEI President & CEO Drew Maloney

On this #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast, @DukeEnergy Senior Vice President of System Planning and Construction Regis Repko explains how the DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System—the nation’s first fully integrated project to produce, store, and use green hydrogen—works and how it provides reliable energy during peak demand. Catch up on the latest episodes: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk

ICYMI: On this #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney sits down with @NatResources Chairman @RepWesterman and @RepScottPeters to discuss the path forward on permitting reform, including efforts to accelerate energy infrastructure projects and improve regulatory certainty. Catch up on the latest episodes: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk

Announcing the #EEI2026 speaker lineup. Electric and tech company execs, AI innovators, policymakers, and regulators shaping and investing in the future of energy—they’re all coming to EEI 2026 in Las Vegas, June 2-4. Join us for conversations on customer affordability, demand growth, the AI economy, nuclear energy, and infrastructure buildout. Register now to hear from the biggest voices in energy. Preview our full schedule here: bit.ly/4udiLBQ

Electric Perspectives: @SouthernCompany's Clay Rikard told Congress this week that electric companies are moving with speed to provide power that is both reliable and affordable amidst unprecedented load growth. Highlighting the largest energy infrastructure commitment in Department of @ENERGY history—a $26.5 billion loan guarantee—Rikard projected over $7 billion in customer savings for @GeorgiaPower and @alabamapower. This vertically integrated, state-regulated utility model is the most proven, customer-focused path to protect families while modernizing federal permitting to build the grid at the pace our economy requires. Watch the highlights: bit.ly/4wsmH3c

EEI President & CEO Drew Maloney joined @the535news to explain why the grid is our nation's most critical engine. While the electric power industry is 5% of U.S. GDP, it powers the other 95% of our economy.

On the latest #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, Gregory A. Beard, director of the Department of @ENERGY's Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), discusses how the federal government is deploying historic levels of capital to strengthen the energy grid and support long-term reliability. Director Beard also outlines EDF’s focus on lowering costs for customers while improving reliability and energy security, including major recent loans to electric companies and a rapid pace of capital deployment. Listen to the full conversation now bit.ly/3QOM7Vk

News: America’s electric companies are powering innovation while aggressively protecting families from rising costs. A new industry update shows how companies are partnering with leaders like @Google, @Microsoft, @Meta, and @Amazon to protect customers and communities: ✅ Rate Freezes: Michigan, Alabama, and Georgia through 2027/2028. ✅ Direct Savings: $7B for Entergy and $1.25B for @NiSourceInc customers. ✅ Full Cost Coverage: Google paying 100% of connection costs in Oklahoma. ✅ Fair Share: New tariffs in 23 states ensuring large users pay their own way. Read the news here: bit.ly/4npsClr

Tune in today at 1:30 p.m. ET! EEI President & CEO Drew Maloney joins @the535news to discuss the policies and partnerships powering the energy of every day for 250 million Americans. Catch the conversation live on the 535 News: bit.ly/4ttx1Fq

Electric Perspectives: The countdown is on! In just three weeks, the electric power industry’s premier thought leadership forum heads to Las Vegas for #EEI2026. Last year in New Orleans, we saw incredible insights from leaders like @WeAreOxy's Vicki Hollub, @LAGovJeffLandry, @Oracle’s Safra Catz, and @LockheedMartin’s Jim Taiclet. This year in Las Vegas, we’ll hear from leaders from @NVIDIA, @Microsoft, @EmeraldAI_, and @AWS, plus keynote speakers Dr. Christian Bruch, Ruth Porat, and @miketirico, June 2-4 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas! Relive the highlights and join us in June!: bit.ly/4mHKJ5D

ICYMI: On this #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney sits down with @NatResources Chairman @RepWesterman and @RepScottPeters to discuss the path forward on permitting reform, including efforts to accelerate energy infrastructure projects and improve regulatory certainty. As Chairman Westerman highlighted, building the infrastructure needed to power the energy of every day for 250 million Americans requires common-sense permitting reform—and the momentum on Capitol Hill is growing. Catch up on the latest episodes: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk