Lisa Barton

Ohio Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power to retail customers. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, municipalities, and other market participants. The principal industries served by the company include: primary metals, chemicals and allied products, health services, electronic machinery, petroleum refining, and rubber and plastic products. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

American Electric Power Service Corp. provides management and engineering solutions. It offers engineering, technical, and drafting services. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Kentucky Power Co. engages in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power. It serves retail customers in eastern Kentucky. It provides delivering electricity and custom energy solutions. The company was founded on July 21, 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Wheeling Power Co. provides electric services. The company was founded on February 17, 1883 and is headquartered in Wheeling, WV.

AEP Texas Central Co. distributed electric power. It engaged in the transmission and distribution of electric power to retail customers through REPs in its service territory in southern and central Texas. The company was founded in 1945 and was headquartered in Columbus, OH.

National Urban League, Inc. provides economic empowerment and educational opportunities. It offers education, jobs, housing and health. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power to retail customers. It also supplies and markets electric power at wholesale to other electric utility companies, municipalities, rural electric cooperatives and other market participants. The company was founded by Frederick William Insull on May 29, 1913 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Part of American Electric Power Co., Inc., Transource Energy LLC is a company that focuses on the development and investment in electric transmission projects. The company is based in Columbus, OH.

AEP Texas, Inc. engages in the transmission and distribution of electric power. It focuses on petroleum and coal products manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, pipeline transportation, and support activities for mining. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

The Columbus Association for The Performing Arts is a non-profit organization that provides performing arts and entertainment services. The private company is based in Columbus, OH.

Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Inc. operates as a symphony orchestra group. It offers classroom programs, family programs, and pre-concert talks. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

MIT Energy Initiative operates as a MIT’s hub for energy research, education and outreach. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

G100 is a private company based in Aspen, CO. G100 was founded by Dennis C. Carey.

Electric Transmission Texas LLC acquires, constructs, owns and operates transmission facilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, primarily in and around the AEP Texas Central Company and AEP Texas North Company service territories. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

ReliabilityFirst Corp. preserves and enhances electric service reliability and security of the interconnected electric system. It provides technical and marketing support to its members. The company was founded in January 2006 and is headquartered in Canton, OH.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

The GridWise Alliance is an organization that represents a diverse group of stakeholders involved in designing, building, and operating the electric grid. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been educating key industry stakeholders since 2003 on the importance of modernizing the nation's electricity system. The organization includes electric utilities, information and communications equipment and service providers, national laboratories, academic institutions, regional transmission operators, and independent system operators. The CEO of the company is Karen Wayland.

Interstate Power & Light Co. engages in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas to retail customers. It operates through the following segments: Electric, Gas, and Other. The Other segment includes steam operations and unallocated portions of the utility business. The company was is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Wisconsin Power & Light Co. engages in the generation and distribution of electricity and transportation of natural gas to retail customers in select markets in Wisconsin. The firm has operations in municipalities pursuant to permits of indefinite duration and state statutes authorizing utility operation in areas annexed by a municipality. It operates through the Electric, Gas and Other segments. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce provides a platform to make the Madison-area a global hub for innovation. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.