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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

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Key Takeaways: •Every Role Is a Storm Role: Comprehensive training extends across all utility departments, from frontline crews to leadership. •Stress-Testing the System: Tabletop and functional exercises test emergency communications and field logistics under simulated disaster conditions. •Perfecting Mutual Assistance: Pre-allocation protocols allow seamless deployment of out-of-state utility crews before landfall.

Severe weather can strike at any time, which is why electric companies prepare 365 days a year to keep the power on. At our Congressional Hurricane Preparedness & Recovery Lunch & Learn, industry leaders highlighted how energy providers build resilience before storms hit.

ICYMI: "A military installation is not just another customer in the queue." Energy security is national security. With electricity demand rising faster than it has in decades, strategic coordination between electric companies and defense installations is more critical than ever. If you haven't tuned in yet, catch EEI’s Senior Vice President for Industry Operations, Jennifer DeCesaro, on #GridChats. 🎧 Watch the episode here: bit.ly/4vVfZC8

ICYMI: Have you ever wondered what the day in the life of a lineworker is like? 🎧 On the latest #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney talks with Greg McQuiggan and Ryan Murray of @nationalgrid, and Leland Overstreet of @alabamapower. All three are lineworkers and also members of the @IBEW. They discuss what it means to serve on the frontlines of the electric power industry, along with the challenges and rewards of the job. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation now: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk and don't forget to #ThankALineworker!

What does lineworker appreciation mean to those on the frontlines? 🛠️ In this clip from the latest #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, Leland Overstreet of @AlabamaPower talks about the really good feeling whenever the lights come on, being able to provide a service for his community, and making the sacrifice so people can go to school, go to work, and do their day-to-day activities. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation now: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk and don't forget to #ThankALineworker!

July 10 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, recognizing the skilled men and women who keep electricity flowing to homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals across the country. 🇺🇸⚡ America's lineworkers across the country are highly skilled, dedicated members of the workforce. They often work around the clock and in challenging conditions to restore power to customers and communities impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and other extreme weather events. Lineworkers also strengthen the energy grid, including deploying smart technologies that help shorten outage times and optimize grid operations. Join us and #ThankALineworker!

The @IBEW, @necanet, and EEI are joining together to recognize National Lineworker Appreciation Day on July 10, honoring the more than 100,000 electrical lineworkers who keep electricity safe and reliable. ⚡ In honor of the celebration, tune into the latest #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode to hear real frontline stories from #IBEW lineworkers Greg, Ryan, and Leland. Then, check out our joint press release to see how 119 members of Congress are also standing with us to honor America's lineworkers. 🎧 Listen to the episode: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk 📄 Read the full press release: bit.ly/4h5d5WR #ThankALineworker

There is no better feeling than watching a whole neighborhood light back up after an outage—especially during the holidays. 🎄✨ In this clip from the latest #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, @nationalgrid's Greg McQuiggan shares an awesome Christmastime memory about repairing a broken pole, closing those doors, and seeing the immediate, magical impact of a lineworker's hard work. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation now: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk and don't forget to #ThankALineworker!

More than 98% of military installations rely on civilian electric infrastructure to meet their power needs. Because no regulatory framework requires utilities to prioritize national security in planning, decades of dedicated partnerships fill that gap. EEI Senior Vice President for Industry Operations, Jennifer DeCesaro, sat down with Michael Wu on the latest episode of #GridChats to discuss how America’s electric companies work side by side with the U.S. military on planning, emergency preparedness, and grid resilience. 🎬 Watch the full conversation on YouTube to hear how these critical infrastructure relationships directly impact our national security: bit.ly/4vVfZC8

As featured in @Axios Future of Energy, U.S. electricity output hit a historic 100,996 gigawatt-hours last week as a punishing heat wave blanketed the country—completely shattering all previous records. This milestone serves as a clear preview of what the grid of the future must be built to handle. To ensure grid resilience against extreme weather and surging demand, America’s electric companies are proactively investing $239 billion this year alone, and $1.4 trillion through 2030, to modernize our energy infrastructure. Read EEI's full press release: bit.ly/4h5d5WR Read the Axios feature: bit.ly/4pm6M3p

Have you ever wondered what the day in the life of a lineworker is like? On this #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney talks with Greg McQuiggan and Ryan Murray of @nationalgrid, and Leland Overstreet of @alabamapower. All three are lineworkers and also members of the @IBEW. They discuss what it means to serve on the frontlines of the electric power industry, along with the challenges and rewards of the job. July 10 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, recognizing the skilled men and women who keep electricity flowing to homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals across the country. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation now: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk and don't forget to #ThankALineworker!

ICYMI: On this #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, @alliantenergy Chief Strategy Officer Raja Sundararajan and @DataCenters_QTS Executive Vice President of Government Relations Todd Malan join EEI Chief Legal Officer Rachael Marsh to discuss how electric companies and developers are collaborating to drive economic growth, protect existing customers, and accelerate digital infrastructure buildout. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation now: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk

Celebrating America's 250th! 🇺🇸 The U.S. electric grid is a high-value national asset and economic engine that supports our economy and national security. Innovation has always lit the way, and our industry is proud to deliver the energy of every day—ensuring we continue to power the moments and connections that matter most across the country. #America250

This Fourth of July, we are celebrating how America’s electric companies have spent decades powering innovation and delivering the energy of every day to the customers and communities depending on them.🇺🇸 By expanding and strengthening the energy grid, America’s electric companies have driven revolutionary innovations, shaping the grid into the nation’s most important economic and national security engine. From key historical milestones to the modern necessities of daily life, our industry continues powering the moments that matter most. 💡Explore our new interactive timeline to see how electric companies have powered American history and innovation: bit.ly/4495L56 #FourthOfJuly #America250

America's electric companies work year-round to help customers during storm season—strengthening the grid, investing in smarter technology, and preparing crews to respond and restore power quickly. ▶️Hear from frontline experts:

🚗 Heading out for a long holiday weekend or hitting the road for a Fourth of July road trip? The latest #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episodes are the perfect companion to catch up on the big conversations shaping our nation's energy infrastructure. Tune in to hear these recent episodes: • @alliantenergy and @DataCenters_QTS: Powering Growth for Every Customer • #EEI2026 Highlights: Reliability, Affordability, and Innovation • Driving Grid Reliability and Innovation • @RepWesterman and @RepScottPeters on Permitting Reform and Wildfire Mitigation 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

@DataCenters_QTS is building a data center campus in Cedar Rapids that is the biggest economic development project in the state of Iowa. On the latest #ElectricPerspectivesPodcast episode, @alliantenergy Chief Strategy Officer Raja Sundararajan and QTS Executive Vice President of Government Relations Todd Malan join EEI Chief Legal Officer Rachael Marsh to discuss how electric companies and developers are collaborating to drive economic growth, protect existing customers, and accelerate digital infrastructure buildout. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation now: bit.ly/3QOM7Vk

America has always been defined by progress, bold ideas, and innovation. As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, America’s electric companies are proud to power that progress—serving more than 250 million customers every day. We are investing in a smarter, stronger grid to ensure reliable, affordable energy for every home and business, now and for the next 250 years. #America250

Celebrating America’s 250th! 🇺🇸 The U.S. electric grid is a high-value national asset and economic engine that supports our economy and national security. Innovation has always lit the way, and our industry is proud to deliver the energy of every day—ensuring we continue to power the moments and connections that matter most across the country. #America250