Edison Electric Institute - Press Releases http://www.eei.org EEI Even With Steep Energy Efficiency Gains, New Generating Capacity Needed To Meet Electricity Demand By 2030, Analysis Finds http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/EPRI-EEIRelease.pdf Energy efficiency improvements in the U.S. electric power sector could reduce the need for new electric generation by an additional 7 to 11 percent more than currently projected over the next two decades, if key barriers can be addressed, according to a preliminary analysis of potential energy savings released today. 2008-04-21 Statement of Edison Electric Institute President Tom Kuhn on President Bush's Climate Change Speech http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080416.htm Following is a statement by Edison Electric Institute President Tom Kuhn on President Bush's remarks today on climate change: 2008-04-16 Utility Shareholders Urge Congress to Extend Dividend Tax Rate http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080415.pdf UTILITY SHAREHOLDERS URGE CONGRESS TO EXTEND DIVIDEND TAX RATE 2008-04-15 EEI Announces Finalists for the Edison Award, Electric Industry's Most Prestigious Honor http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080411.htm In recognition of electricity industry innovation and leadership, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has named four companies as finalists for the industry's highest honor, the Edison Award. 2008-04-11 Electric Companies Earn 2008 Energy Star Awards http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080402.htm The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy have presented 11 shareholder-owned electric power companies with Energy Star awards for 2008 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. 2008-04-02 Time to Clean Up on Spring Energy Savings http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080321.htm The first days of spring often bring with them thoughts of spring cleaning. When you're busy washing the woodwork and sweeping under the rugs, don't forget about cleaning your home's appliances and energy-consuming equipment. 2008-03-21 EPA 'Made the Wrong Call' in Tightening Ozone Standard, EEI Environment Director Says http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080313.htm Following is a statement by John Kinsman, senior director, environment, at EEI, in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's new air quality standard for ozone. 2008-03-13 CEZ Group, Red Electrica De Espana Receive EEI International Utility Award for Outstanding Financial Results http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080311.htm The Czech Republic-based CEZ Group and Red Electrica de Espana today were named winners of the EEI International Utility Award, which recognizes the most outstanding stock performance by European utilities in both large-cap and small-cap categories over a three-year period. 2008-03-11 Electric Industry Faces Transformation in Light of Climate Change, EEI President Says in Annual Speech to Wall Street http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080213.htm The electric utility industry faces a period of transformation as addressing climate change becomes imperative, EEI President Tom Kuhn said today in his annual "state of the industry" speech. 2008-02-13 Edison Electric Institute Honors Electric Utilities with Emergency Recovery, Assistance Awards http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080109.htm The Edison Electric Institute today honored 14 electric utilities for their outstanding efforts to restore electric service or assist other utilities in restoring service following major storms or other natural events during 2007. 2008-01-09 Top Ten Resolutions for an Energy-Efficient New Year http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/080104.htm One resolution that everyone should have on their list for the new year is becoming more energy efficient. 2008-01-04 Energy-Saving Gifts Keep on Giving http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071218.htm A great gift idea every year is a gift that saves energy and protects the environment. 2007-12-18 Take the Energy Grinch Out of Home Electronic Gifts http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071213.htm Home electronics are a popular gift idea every holiday season. But their electricity use-even when they're turned 'off'-can really add up. To help you play Santa, without putting the Grinch in your friends' or family's monthly electric bill, the nation's electric utility companies are offering energy-saving advice to help you make smart choices about home electronics. 2007-12-13 Light Up the Holidays with New LED Bulbs http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071203.htm Holiday lights make the season bright, and with light emitting diode (LED) lights, they can make it more energy efficient, too, according to the nation's electric utility companies. LEDs are a new type of light bulb that use a lot less electricity than standard incandescent bulbs. To promote the energy saving benefits of LED lights, both the National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC and the evergreen in New York's Rockefeller Center are using LED bulbs for the first time this year. 2007-12-03 Time to Gobble Up Some Energy Savings http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071113.htm Thanksgiving is the time for giving thanks and for cooking. Although the nation's electric companies cannot help you become a better cook, they can help you get more value from every dollar you spend on electricity. And that is something to be very thankful for indeed. 2007-11-13 Edison International, MDU Resources Group Receive EEI Index Awards for Outstanding Shareholder Return http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071105.htm EEI Press Release 2007-11-05 EEI Offers Web Cast of Electric Utility Company Presentations During 42nd Financial Conference http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071104.htm EEI Press Release 2007-11-04 Energy-Efficiency Home Makeover Will Improve Efficiency, Indoor Comfort for Baton Rouge Family http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/SCIFIMediaEvent103007.pdf EEI Press Release 2007-10-30 EEI Posts Early Estimates of 2006 Toxics Release Inventory Data http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071030a.htm EEI Press Release 2007-10-30 NERC Report Confirms Urgent Need for Electric Infrastructure Investment, EEI President Kuhn Says http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071016.htm EEI Press Release 2007-10-16 EEI, Alliance to Save Energy, and NBC Universal's SCI-FI Channel Announce Energy-Efficiency Home Makeover Contest Winner http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071003.htm EEI Press Release 2007-10-03 EEI President Calls for Grid Improvements Following DOE Corridor Designations http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/071002.htm EEI Press Release 2007-10-02 EEI Board of Directors Approves Creation of New 'Institute for Electric Efficiency' http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070906.htm EEI news release 2007-09-06 Nation's Electric Utility Industry Urges Wise Electricity Use During Heat Waves http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070809.htm EEI news release 2007-08-09 Statement of EEI President Tom Kuhn on the U.S. House of Representatives' Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard Vote http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070804.htm It's extremely disappointing the House has voted to adopt a federal RPS mandate - essentially a tax on many electricity customers - as one of its final actions before heading home to their constituents for the August recess... 2007-08-04 U.S. Manufacturers and Electric Companies Remain Firmly United Against Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070802.pdf EEI Press Release 2007-08-02 With Summer's Dog Days Upon Us, It's Time to "Get Energy Active" http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070801.htm The thermometer is peaking and the electric bill is likely to be as well, as consumers move indoors and turn on their air conditioners, home entertainment centers, and other appliances. To stay cool and save money this month and all-year round, the nation's electric utility industry is encouraging consumers to get the latest energy efficiency information at its new "Get Energy Active" Web site (www.getenergyactive.org). 2007-08-01 EEI, Alliance to Save Energy, and NBC Universal's SCI-FI Channel Launch Energy-Efficiency Home Makeover Contest, Campaign http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070627.htm EEI Press Release 2007-06-27 Arizona Public Service, Aquila, Inc. Earn Power Industry's 2007 Supplier Diversity Awards http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070626.htm EEI Press Release 2007-06-26 Edison Electric Institute Statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's Proposed Air Quality Standard for Ozone http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070621.htm Following is a statement from John Kinsman, director of air quality programs at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), on EPA's proposal to revise the national ambient air quality standard for ozone. EEI is the association of shareholder-owned electric companies, based in Washington, D.C., whose members represent about 70 percent of the U.S. electric power sector. 2007-06-21 Jeff Sterba Elected EEI Chairman; David Ratcliffe and Tony Earley to Serve as Vice-Chairmen http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070619a.htm EEI news release 2007-06-19 Great Plains Energy and AES Receive The Edison Award, Electric Industry's Most Prestigious Honor http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070619c.htm EEI Press Release 2007-06-19 EEI President Kuhn Welcomes Introduction of Legislation Extending Lower Dividend Tax Rate http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070515.htm EEI Press Release 2007-05-15 EEI President Welcomes Designation of National Electric Transmission Corridors http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070426.htm EEI Press Release 2007-04-26 Coal-Trading Option Added to EEI Power-Purchase Contract http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070418.htm EEI Press Release 2007-04-18 Edison Electric Institute Statement in Response to Supreme Court New Source Review Decision http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070402.htm EEI Press Release 2007-04-02 U.S. EPA, DOE Honor Electric Utility Companies for Energy Efficiency Results http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070327.htm EEI Press Release 2007-03-27 EEI Announces Finalists for Electric Industry's Most Prestigious Honor, The Edison Award http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070322.htm EEI Press Release 2007-03-22 Nation's Chains Recognize Outstanding Electric Company Customer Service http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070313.htm EEI Press Release 2007-03-13 CEZ, Acea SpA, Named Winners of EEI International Index Award for Outstanding Financial Results http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070305.htm EEI Press Release 2007-03-05 Utilities, Efficiency and Environmental Groups Join to Propose New Efficiency Standard for Electric Transformers http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070220.pdf EEI News Release 2007-02-20 Duke Energy CEO Rogers Calls For "Paradigm Shift" to Realize Full Potential of Energy Efficiency http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070212.htm EEI news release 2007-02-12 Emphasizing Technology, EEI Unveils New Principles on Global Climate Change Policy http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070208.htm EEI News Release 2007-02-08 It's Time to 'Invest In America's Electric Future,' EEI Leader Declares in Annual State Of The Industry Talk http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070124.htm EEI Press Release 2007-01-24 Edison Electric Institute Honors Electric Utilities with Emergency Recovery and Assistance Awards http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/070110.htm SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (January 10, 2007) - The Edison Electric Institute today honored 11 electric utilities for their outstanding efforts to restore electric service or assist other utilities in restoring service following major storms or other natural events during 2006. 2007-01-10 Diane Munns, Former NARUC President, to Direct EEI's Efficiency Programs as Head of Energy Services Unit http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061222.htm EEI Press Release 2006-12-22 Energy Saving Gift Ideas Keep on Giving http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061218.htm EEI Press Release 2006-12-18 Efficiency Tips Take the Grinch Out of Home Electronics' Energy Use http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061212.htm Home electronics are a popular gift idea this holiday season, but their energy use-even when you think they're turned 'off'-can be surprising. TVs, video game consoles, cable boxes, DVDs, VCRs, along with computers, printers, battery chargers, etc., now account for about 5 percent of your monthly electric bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. And this percentage is projected to only get bigger. By following some simple tips from the nation's electric utility companies, you can enjoy the latest electronics with more control over your electric bill. 2006-12-12 Low, No-Cost Tips to Warm Home, Pocket Book This Winter http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061204.htm EEI Press Release 2006-12-04 Bright Ideas for Energy Efficient, Safe Holiday Lighting http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061128.htm If you are making a list and checking it twice this holiday season, make sure energy-efficient holiday lighting is on it. You'll enjoy all the color and joy of years past, and you'll be getting more value from your electricity dollars, too. By following some simple tips when hanging your lights, you'll also have the peace of mind that your holidays will be safe, as well as bright 2006-11-28 Electric Power Industry, Federal Officials Unveil Detailed Guide to Reduce Bird Injuries From Power Lines http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061121.htm EEI Press Release 2006-11-21 Edison International, UniSource Energy Win EEI Awards for Outstanding Shareholder Return http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061106.htm EEI Press Release 2006-11-06 EEI Offers Web Cast of Electric Utility Company Presentations During 41st Financial Conference http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061103a.htm EEI Press Release 2006-11-03 Asia-Pacific Partnership Meetings Highlight Role of Technology, Collaboration in Addressing Climate Change, EEI President Says http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061030.htm EEI Press Release 2006-10-30 Edison Electric Institute Supports Transformer Efficiency Standard http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061018.htm EEI Press Release 2006-10-18 Electric Utilities Urging Consumers to Take Charge of Electricity Use http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061010.htm EEI Press Release 2006-10-10 EEI Posts Early Estimates of 2005 Toxics Release Inventory Data http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/061005.htm EEI Press Release 2006-10-05 Edison Electric Institute Pledges Support for Transformer Efficiency Standard http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060927.htm EEI Press Release 2006-09-27 EEI Commends FERC For Its Support Of Industy Spare Transformer Sharing Program http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060925.htm Commenting on the order by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approving the Spare Transformer Equipment Program (STEP), Jim Fama, EEI's executive director for energy delivery, said "federal support for this program is critical. We applaud the Commission's leadership in acting quickly and decisively to support STEP." 2006-09-25 U.S. Sets New Weekly Electricity Demand Mark for the Second Time in Three Weeks http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060809.htm EEI Press Release 2006-08-09 Edison Electric Institute Pledges Support of National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060731.htm EEI Press Release 2006-07-31 U.S. Breaks All-Time Weekly Demand Record for Electricity During National Heat Wave http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060726.htm EEI Press Release 2006-07-26 Stay Cool and Save Electricity, Nation's Electric Utilities Urge http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060718.htm EEI Press Release 2006-07-18 Search is on for America's Energy IN-Efficient Homes EEI, Whirlpool Corp., and EPA ENERGY STAR(R) Launch Home Energy Blueprint Contest to Promote Benefits of Energy Efficiency http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060714.htm A few small changes can make a big difference in a home's monthly energy bill. To find out just how big of a difference, the Edison Electric Institute, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR(R) Program, and Whirlpool brand appliances, and the EPA are hosting the Home Energy Blueprint contest. The program is being supported in part by Lowe's. 2006-07-14 Jim Rogers Elected EEI Chairman; Jeff Sterba and David Ratcliffe to Serve as Vice-Chairmen http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060621.htm EEI press release 2006-06-21 Progress Energy, Xcel Energy Take Home 2006 Edison Award; Korea Electric Power Wins International Edison Award http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060620.htm EEI Press Release 2006-06-20 Dominion Earns Power Industry's 2006 Supplier Diversity Award http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060615.htm EEI Press Release 2006-06-15 Rail Service Problems Forcing Coal-Burning Utilities to Switch to Costlier Alternatives, Utility Official Tells FERC http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060615a.htm EEI Press Release 2006-06-15 Top 10 No-, Low-Cost Tips For Cool Energy Savings http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060531.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-31 Utility Executive Outlines Steps Congress Can Take to Redress Problems with Rail Delivery of Coal http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060525.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-25 Electric Power Sector, Federal Land Managers Sign Landmark Vegetation Management Agreement http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060525a.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-25 Statement of Jim Roewer, Executive Director, Utility Solid Waste Activities Group (USWAG), Concerning Legislation to Implement U.S. 'POPs' Treaty Obligations http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060518.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-18 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles Promise Major Energy, Economic and Air Quality Benefits, EEI Says http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060517.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-17 No Size-Based Exemptions from New Reliability Standards, EEI tells Senate Energy Committee http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060515.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-15 EEI Commends Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Transition to Reliability Standards http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060511.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-11 EEI President Applauds Tax Bill, Calls Its Dividend Tax Rate Extension a Boost for Electricity Reliability http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060511a.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-11 EEI Announces Finalists for Industry's most Prestigious Honor, the 'Edison Award' http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060505.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-05 Effective Rights-Of-Way Management is Critical to Ensuring Electric Reliability, Utility Official Tells Lawmakers http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060503.htm EEI Press Release 2006-05-03 Technology is Key to Addressing Greenhouse Gases, Edison Electric Institute Chairman Says http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060404.htm EEI Press Release 2006-04-04 Electric Power Industry Officials Urge Regulators to Weigh All the Facts Before Revising Air Quality Standards http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060308.htm EEI Press Release 2006-03-08 EEI President Thomas R. Kuhn Named Co-Chair of Electric Drive Transportation Association http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060308a.htm EEI Press Release 2006-03-08 Nation's Chains Recognize Outstanding Electric Company Customer Service http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060228.htm EEI Press Release 2006-02-28 EEI President Tom Kuhn and Executive Vice President David Owens Outline Electric Power Industry's 2006 Agenda http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060125.htm EEI Press Release 2006-01-25 Powerful Help for Home Heating Bills http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/060111.htm EEI Press Release 2006-01-11 Top Ten Resolutions for an Energy-Efficient New Year http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051227.htm EEI Press Release 2005-12-27 Include Home Energy Savings in Holiday Plans http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051219.htm EEI Press Release 2005-12-19 U.S. Electric Power Industry Urges Negotiators to Promote Technology Development in Closing Hours of Montreal Climate Talks http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051209.htm Amid reports that negotiators in Montreal may be approaching a deal on how to proceed with future discussions on ways to address climate change, the Edison Electric Institute urged delegates to recognize the need to develop new technologies crucial for achieving any significant reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions... 2005-12-09 Energy Savings Gift Ideas http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051206.htm EEI Press Release 2005-12-06 Light Up the Holidays with Cheer and Efficiency http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051128.htm EEI Press Release 2005-11-28 Gobble Up the Energy Savings this Thanksgiving http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051122.htm EEI Press Release 2005-11-22 Electric Utilities Offer Home Heating Help http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051108.htm EEI Press Release 2005-11-08 TXU, Green Mountain Power Win EEI Awards for Outstanding Five-Year Shareholder Return http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051107.htm EEI Press Release 2005-11-07 EEI Offers Web Cast of Electric Utility Company Presentations during 40th Financial Conference http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051104.htm EEI Press Release 2005-11-04 EEI President Tom Kuhn's comments on Environmental Protection Agency's Analyses of Emission Reduction Proposals http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051027.htm EEI Press Release 2005-10-27 EEI President Outlines Winter Heating Agenda, Urges Full Funding for Low-Income Energy Aid http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051018.htm EEI Press Release 2005-10-18 International Electric Power Industry Leaders Pledge Cooperation on Global Climate Change, Other Key Issues http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/051013.htm EEI Press Release 2005-10-13 EEI Posts Early Estimates of 2004 Toxics Release Inventory Data Under The Community Right-To-Know Program http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050927.htm EEI Press Release 2005-09-27 Comments Of EEI President Tom Kuhn On Senate Vote Affirming A Market-Based Approach For Reducing Mercury Emissions http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050913.htm EEI Press Release 2005-09-13 Statement Of Edison Electric Institute President Tom Kuhn Opposing Senate Efforts To Overturn Power Plant Mercury Regulations http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050912.htm EEI Press Release 2005-09-12 EEI Congratulates President, Congress For Completion Of Energy Policy Act of 2005 http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050808.htm EEI Press Release 2005-08-08 EEI Salutes Congress for Completing Long Journey toward Comprehensive National Energy Legislation http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050729.htm American consumers will be the ultimate beneficiaries of comprehensive energy legislation that Congress has sent to the President's desk today, said Edison Electric Institute President Tom Kuhn, commenting on action by both House and Senate approving the conference report on the national energy package. 2005-07-29 Amid Punishing Heat Wave, U.S. Power Industry Breaks All-Time Record For Electricity Demand http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050727.htm EEI Press Release 2005-07-27 EEI President Tom Kuhn Commends Conferees For Completing Comprehensive Energy Legislation http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050726.htm EEI Press Release 2005-07-26 EEI, ICE Develop New Product Definition For California Power Market http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050711.htm EEI Press Release 2005-07-11 EEI Welcomes Strong Bipartisan Senate Vote on Comprehensive National Energy Legislation http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050628.htm EEI news release 2005-06-28 Michael Morris Elected EEI Chairman; Jim Rogers And Jeff Sterba To Serve As Vice-Chairmen http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050622.htm EEI Press Release 2005-06-22 Constellation Energy, Entergy Take Home 2005 Edison Award http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050621.htm EEI Press Release 2005-06-21 ATCO Electric Garners 2005 International Edison Award For Innovative Design, Environmental Stewardship http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050621b.htm EEI Press Release 2005-06-21 EEI Names International Finalists For Electric Power Industry's Prestigious 'Edison Award' http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050506.htm EEI Press Release 2005-05-06 EEI Announces Finalists For Electric Power Industry's Prestigious 'Edison Award' http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050503.htm EEI Press Release 2005-05-03 EEI: Durable Regulatory Framework Needed to Help Industry Make Major New Transmission Investments http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050422.htm Following a five-year upward trend in transmission investments, U.S. investor-owned utilities are poised to boost their transmission spending even more by 2008, but they must have a durable regulatory framework to make those plans a reality, Southern California Edison CEO Alan J. Fohrer told federal regulators today. 2005-04-22 EEI Commends House Lawmakers for Passing a Bipartisan Comprehensive Energy Package http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050421.htm Edison Electric Institute President Tom Kuhn commended House lawmakers today for passing comprehensive national energy legislation in a bipartisan fashion that he said will help propel the measure's progress when it moves over to the Senate later this spring. 2005-04-21 EEI, APLIC, NRECA and USFWS Join Forces to Protect Birds http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050414.htm The Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Avian Power Line Interaction committee (APLIC), the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) today announced a joint initiative to encourage utilities to take additional steps to reduce the number of birds that are injured or killed as a result of coming into contact with power lines 2005-04-14 Nation's Retail Chains Name Outstanding Electric Company Customer Service Programs, Representatives http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050413.htm EEI Press Release 2005-04-13 Poll: Most NYSEG, RG and E Customers Want Current Utility In Menu Of Options For Choice http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050413a.htm As New York State regulators weigh new competitive models for the state's deregulated electricity markets, nine out of ten NYSEG and RG and E customers say they want the option of continuing to receive electricity supply from their current utilities, according to a new poll. 2005-04-13 EEI Develops Standardized Capacity Products For Northeast Power Markets http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050413b.htm EEI Press Release 2005-04-12 A National 'Cap-And-Trade' Program Is The Best Way To Address New Hampshire's Mercury Concerns, Bring New Emission Controls Online http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050412.htm EEI Press Release 2005-04-12 EEI Outlines Policies Needed To Help Ensure A Vibrant Role For Coal-Based Generation In U.S. Electricity Portfolio http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050310.htm EEI Press Release 2005-03-10 EEI President Tom Kuhn's Statement On A New Blueprint For The Future Of Coal-Based Generation Focusing On Ultra-Low Emissions http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050309.htm EEI Press Release 2005-03-09 Senate Clean Air Vote Signals Significant Support For Multi-Emission Approach, Need For Continued Debate http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050309a.htm EEI Press Release 2005-03-09 New EEI Study: Utilities Must Develop Cost Recovery Mechanisms Before Catastrophic Storms Hit http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050215.htm EEI Press Release 2005-02-15 EEI President Tom Kuhn Urges Swift Action On Comprehensive Energy Legislation http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050210.htm EEI Press Release 2005-02-10 Sensible Multi-Emission Legislation Will Improve Air Quality Faster, More Cost-Effectively Than Current Law http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050202.htm EEI Press Release 2005-02-02 EEI Board Of Directors Supports Principles To Help Guide Competitive Wholesale Electric Markets http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050112.htm EEI Press Release 2005-01-12 EEI President Tom Kuhn Lays Out Industry Agenda For 2005, Building On Strong Growth In 2004 http://www.eei.org/newsroom/press_releases/050112a.htm EEI Press Release 2005-01-12