AES Ohio, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation, released its 2024 Community Impact Report titled "Powering Iconic Moments." This report highlights the utility company's investments, partnerships, and community-oriented efforts in West Central Ohio, detailing how these contribute to the quality of life in the region.
AES Ohio and the AES Ohio Foundation collectively distributed $2 million to 72 nonprofit organizations last year. The report emphasizes that these investments and community engagement efforts do not result in additional costs passed on to AES Ohio customers.
Tom Raga, President of AES Ohio, stated, "AES Ohio takes great pride in the essential role we play in everyday life. We are more than just your local electric utility — we are your neighbor in energy." He further mentioned that their community involvement translates into more reliable power and a dynamic community.
The report includes various highlights, such as initiatives in economic development and education. AES Ohio is working to enhance regional infrastructure, supporting economic growth and advanced manufacturing through a new site in Fayette County that aims to improve the electric service's capacity and reliability.
In the field of education, the AES Ohio Foundation has awarded a grant to Clothes That Work for their Workforce Education Initiative. This grant aims to equip job seekers with essential skills for success. In health and human services, the Gift of Power program completed its ninth year of providing emergency assistance to customers struggling with winter heating bills.
The arts are also a focus, with a 39-year partnership between the AES Ohio Foundation and Dayton Art Institute to enrich community life through meaningful art experiences. AES Ohio encourages its employees to be active in their local communities, fostering engagement and resilience.
The AES Ohio Foundation, established in 1985, is a private foundation with a 501(c)(3) designation. It aims to invest in communities and improve the quality of life by focusing on strategic areas such as education, health, arts, and urgent community needs. Since its inception, it has granted over $46.7 million to various causes.
AES Ohio provides regulated electric utility service to more than 539,000 customers across a 6,000-square-mile service area in West Central Ohio. The company maintains an extensive network of transmission and distribution lines and substations to support these services.