AES Indiana

There will be many inspirational women speakers from across Indiana at the Women in Business Retreat, presented by Hirons! The day will kick off with Brandi Davis-Handy, president of AES Indiana, who will share her journey in her address, "Building a Brighter Future."?? To conclude the day, Jessica Gendron, President & CEO of The Center For Leadership Excellence, will captivate attendees through her speech "Cultivating Connections."???? These are just two of the notable women who will speak and attend this retreat. So, grab your ticket and get ready to be moved: https://ow.ly/SEcc50Vf1zG #WIBRetreat25 | #WomenEntrepreneurs | #AllWomenAllLevels | #Indy

EmPower, MISO's Black Employee Resource Group, hosted Brandi Davis-Handy, president of AES Indiana, for a fireside chat with Allegra Nottage, our SVP of HR. The conversation was centered around the national Black History Month theme "African Americans and Labor," with a focus on workforce challenges facing the electricity utility industry and the power of diversity in all aspects of hiring. Thanks to Brandi for joining us! #BlackHistoryMonth #AreYouEmpowered #LifeAtMISO

This Black History Month, we honor the theme "African Americans and Labor" by celebrating the remarkable contributions of Black workers throughout history—and the diverse talents of our current Black team members, whose dedication and expertise continue to drive innovation and strengthen our communities. At AES Indiana, we are proud to have the Black Professionals Network, an Employee Resource Group. We also recognize the profound impact on the energy sector, from innovations in electrical engineering to strides in clean energy. Each week, we’ll spotlight an influential Black leader whose work has advanced energy, technology, and sustainability. Let’s take this month to reflect on the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of African Americans in shaping a brighter, more equitable future. #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityInEnergy #InnovationInspiration

ICYMI: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a?2025 VPP Liftoff Report Update, the second installment of DOE’s Pathway to Commercial Liftoff series on Virtual Power Plants. VPPs are among the critical solutions to meet the pressing challenges the grid faces today. Power sector stakeholders are taking action on each of the imperatives for VPP liftoff identified in DOE’s 2023 VPP Liftoff Report: 75+ real-world examples and 60+ DOE & industry resources are highlighted in the report. At Camus, we are excited to be part of this group (see page 13!). A study we co-authored with?AES Indiana?found that deploying visibility solutions to detect where EVs are located on the grid and transitioning to grid-optimized managed charging would open up close to $1B in capital flexibility over the next decade. AES Indiana is?one?utility with 500,000 utility meters. Extrapolating to the 150 million meters across the U.S. shows the potential for significant savings?by optimizing the use of the existing electricity system. Check out the full report. Link in comments ??

We are proud to share that Brandi Davis-Handy, President, AES Indiana, Guga Garavaglia, Chief Financial Officer, US Utilities, Matt Fields, Senior Manager RTO Affairs and Claire Rice, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs and Impact, US Utilities are strengthening AES Indiana's community impact by joining the boards of some incredible organizations. Guga has joined the Board of Directors for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, two organizations making a significant difference in our community. Through these partnerships, AES Indiana is furthering its commitment to supporting the arts and addressing food insecurity. Claire has joined the Board of Directors for Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc., aligning with AES Indiana’s vision of creating a greener, more sustainable and vibrant city. Her commitment to sustainability and community beautification will be key in driving impactful initiatives. Matt has joined the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra FORTE Board, a group of young professionals dedicated to supporting the ISO and the arts in Indianapolis. Matt’s involvement helps strengthen AES Indiana’s support for creative and cultural initiatives. Brandi has joined the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) All-Star 2025 Board of Directors as Indianapolis prepares to host the WNBA All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this July. Her leadership will help ensure this event leaves a lasting legacy for our city. Congratulations to these four for their dedication to community service and the powerful connections they'll create between their respective boards and AES Indiana. We look forward to seeing what you do for our community!

As we start the new year, we remain committed to improving lives for those we serve. Thank you for being part of our journey in 2024 - here’s to an even brighter 2025! ?

We are seeking public input into our 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process for a virtual meeting later this month. The IRP is a 20-year plan that helps us define the future of energy for our more than 530,000 customers. We invite you to join us on January 29 to help shape scenarios, develop metrics and clarify data – RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ez5KHyBn. More information about the IRP can be found at https://lnkd.in/edRzbduC.

AES Indiana is proud to be the Underwriting Sponsor of the Indianapolis Business Journal's Future of Energy Summit 2024 that took place today in downtown Indianapolis. As the landscape evolves at a rapid pace, audience members heard from leaders in the industry on key topics that are shaping the future of energy. AES Indiana President Brandi Davis-Handy was a panelist on the Planning for the Future panel where she discussed the innovation that AES is bringing to its 530,000 customers in Central Indiana, including battery storage, smart grid investments, and how an intentional focus on diversity in the workplace supports our ability to accelerate the future of energy. #IBJFutureofEnergy #AES #EnergyTransition

The conversation around AI and the future of energy continues to evolve, and we’re proud to be at the forefront. At AES Indiana, we’re leveraging cutting-edge technology and diverse expertise to drive a smarter, greener energy future. Meet AJ Hall, Portfolio Management Director, and Jessica Franklin, Manager of Transmission Operations at AES Indiana, who are using AI to revolutionize grid management. ? Through innovations like dynamic line rating and projects like Tapestry—Google’s moonshot for electric grid visibility—we’re accelerating renewable energy integration and enhancing grid resilience. Together with our partners, we’re doing more than keeping the lights on—we’re shaping a safer, more reliable and sustainable energy future. ?? Dive deeper into the story with Where the Internet Lives: Episode 2. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ec5iu__Z #AES #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #AI #WhereTheInternetLives

Since 2011, the Big Ten Conference Football Championship Game has been a December tradition that brings excitement and pride to downtown Indianapolis and we’re thrilled to play a role in powering it all. We’re proud to light the way for this unforgettable event, keeping the energy as electrifying as the action on the field. Make sure you check out our window lights congratulating University of Oregon for their Big Ten championship win! ??