Great Plains Energy and AES Receive The Edison Award

June 20, 2007

In recognition of innovative leadership and operational excellence in the electricity industry, EEI has named Great Plains Energy and AES Latin America as winners of the Edison Award, the industry's highest honor. Given annually by EEI, the award honors U.S. shareholder-owned utilities and international members for outstanding contributions to and advancement of the electric power industry. A committee of national industry trade publication editors and a panel of current and retired CEOs select the finalists and ultimate winners. This year's award, the 80th, was presented in Denver at EEI's annual meeting.

"The Edison Award recognizes distinguished leadership, innovation and advancement of the industry in a manner that benefits all," said EEI President Thomas R. Kuhn. "These companies are unsurpassed in their dedication to meeting their customers' electricity needs and serving their communities. Their commitment to operational excellence and reliability and their innovation in generating and delivering electricity to wherever it's needed are equally exceptional."

• Read the EEI news release.
• Learn more about The Edison Award.
• See Highlights from the EEI Annual Convention/Expo 2007.

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