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Industry leaders, labor representatives, and members of Congress and their staff gathered for the National Lineworker Appreciation Day Reception on July 14 to recognize the dedication, skill, and sacrifice of the men and women who work every day to …

EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney is joined by a group of lineworkers to discuss their jobs, advice for aspiring lineworkers, and how they keep the lights on and America running each and every day.

Featuring customer relief programs, hurricane response, data centers, apprenticeships, and more.

During the industry-wide day of service, volunteer attorneys and legal staff from America's electric and gas companies offered pro bono support to their communities.

As electric companies work to build the transmission lines and infrastructure needed for reliable energy future, they face complex and often lengthy approval processes. EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney and ITC Holdings Corp. President Krista …

Hundreds of the most skilled lineworkers in the world traveled to Kansas to compete in a series of skills challenges, celebrating the camaraderie and service that's foundational to their line of work. Look back on the event, and watch EEI’s video …

The electric power industry is a key economic driver for the United States, accounting for 1 in 20 American jobs and 5 percent of U.S. GDP. FirstEnergy Pennsylvania President John Hawkins and Centers for Energy Workforce Development Executive …

EEI member companies are critical to crisis planning and community resilience projects, supporting local response networks and first responders.

During the past four years, Tampa Electric has donated $4.4 million to support customers in need of financial assistance throughout its West-Central Florida service territory.

Ameren has made more than $75 million available this year to support customers through financial assistance and LIHEAP access initiatives.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company customers will see electric rates decline and benefit from a biannual bill credit.

Since 2022, the Foundation, Duke Energy, and its employees and customers have contributed more than $11 million to local nonprofit initiatives through the Share the Light Fund.

Lineworkers are essential to the electric power industry’s efforts to enhance and strengthen the energy grid. They play a key role in building, installing, and maintaining the critical energy infrastructure and smart grid technologies that are …

On a recent episode of the Electric Perspectives podcast, Pepco Holdings President and CEO Tyler Anthony discussed Pepco’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the energy grid through infrastructure investments like the Capital Grid Project and how the …

In July, the National Urban League and the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) announced the creation of the Urban Energy After-School Program (UEASP), designed to prepare underserved urban students with the skills, knowledge, and …

PNM hosts several on-site bill assistance events throughout the year to provide customers and community members with direct access to vital resources.

PG&E also is expanding its range of income-based assistance programs for customers.

“The Customer Relief Fund, in addition to our existing year-round programs supporting customers with energy assistance, once again demonstrates Exelon’s commitment to our communities,” said Exelon President and CEO and EEI Chair Calvin Butler.

Entergy Mississippi employee volunteers also partnered with community resource groups to provide resources to help customers combat high temperatures.

Upgrades and expansions to Entergy Louisiana’s generation and transmission infrastructure will help power a planned $5.8-billion Hyundai Motor Group steel manufacturing facility in Donaldsonville, La.The facility, announced in late March, will …

Dominion Energy volunteers clean a Bumpass Volunteer Fire Department fire truck. (Photo: Dominion Energy) Like many electric companies, Dominion Energy is a public service company.That means providing the reliable, affordable, and increasingly …

L to R: Pat Vincent-Collawn, Interim President and CEO, EEI; Kenny Cooper, International President, IBEW; EEI Vice Chair Calvin Butler, President and CEO, Exelon Corporation; EEI Chair Maria Pope, President and CEO, Portland General Electric; and …

The Exelon Foundation and PECO joined the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to launch a new facility to support science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities for grade-school students in Philadelphia.

PGE's Project Zero recently won the first-ever EEI Corporate Citizenship Award.

Hundreds of the most skilled lineworkers in the world traveled to Kansas City. Mo., to compete in a series of skills challenges and celebrate the camaraderie and service that's foundational to their line of work.

A new DOE report shows the energy sector was a key driver of employment gains in 2023—and that positions related to renewable energy generation, electric vehicle development, and other “clean energy” roles were a significant factor.

With cybersecurity threats becoming more advanced and increasingly threatening America’s critical energy infrastructure, a new program at Jackson State University that is supported by Entergy will give students real-world experience and prepare them …