AES in the US
Building a reliable and affordable energy future in America
Founded in 1981, The AES Corporation (AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AES is a leader in developing and delivering innovative energy solutions tailored to meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. We are committed to being a good neighbor and leading a responsible journey to a low-carbon energy future that prioritizes safety, affordability, reliability and sustainability. AES owns and operates a diverse portfolio of more than 600 solar, wind, battery energy storage, and energy infrastructure projects across 29 states and territories in the US. We deliver cost-competitive energy solutions to utilities, communities, corporations, and organizations to support their energy and sustainability commitments both today and into the future. AES’ energy facilities proudly create jobs, build community partnerships, and generate economic benefits for local communities and school districts.
13.9 GW
Total operating power generation in the United States
600+
Operating energy projects across the nation
1981
AES was founded and began operating in the United States
Innovative energy solutions
Together with our customers, we integrate our diverse technology offerings to co-create scalable, tailored energy solutions that ensure long-term reliability and meet unique operational needs and goals. As a trusted partner powering the industries of tomorrow, we offer a wide array of solutions to tackle the most complex energy challenges with innovation and agility.
Responsible development
At AES, safety is our highest priority. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to supporting resilient domestic supply chains, energy security, and job creation.
Building partnerships to strengthen communities
At AES, we are deeply committed to engaging with communities throughout the entire lifecycle of our projects. Our geographically dispersed, highly trained Stakeholder Relations team plays a crucial role in this engagement, ensuring that we are responsive to the unique needs and values of the communities where we work. Our approach is centered on people and the planet, prioritizing leading social and environmental performance while maximizing impact. We bring benefits beyond megawatts: When AES invests in energy infrastructure, together, we create long-term value and impact that ensures local communities benefit.
Social impact
AES’ US Social Impact Program strengthens positive socioeconomic and environmental impact through partnerships with local, regional and national organizations that improve lives today and in the future, delivering benefits beyond energy projects.
| National | Nationally, we cultivate partnerships that demonstrate AES’ commitment to critical, topical issues such as workforce development, environmental conservation, and community resilience. |
| Regional | Guided by our Social Impact Framework, regionally we aim to build partnerships where we have clusters of project communities, providing non-profit organizations with meaningful funding to advance their missions, in alignment with AES’ social impact and strategic company-wide goals. |
| Local | Supporting our project host communities is key to our collective success and is a critical part of our engagement strategy. Teams work closely with communities to understand their unique needs and values, working to bridge the resource gaps to create long-term impact. |
US Social Impact Pillars:
Partnering for access to safe, efficient, and affordable energy and basic services
The safety of our people, contractors, and communities comes first. Here, we prioritize partnerships that provide basic resources, such as first responder capacity, tools for public health, food security and affordable energy to the communities where we work and operate
Partnering for economic growth and education
We work with our partners to contribute to communities’ economic and social development . Our programs are focused on STEM education, capacity building and workforce development.
Partnering for the environment
We collaborate with organizations to develop programs focused on biodiversity protection, sustainable living, and nature-based solutions. This pillar allows us to prioritize activities such as conservation, restoration, creation of green spaces, and equitable access to the outdoors.
Partnering for community resilience
We work as one team with our people, contractors, customers, and communities to seek solutions that help communities adapt and thrive in response to economic disruptions, social inequalities, and environmental changes.
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Arlington, Virginia
Headquarters
Additional offices
Salt Lake City, UT
Louisville, CO
Richmond, VA
Philadelphia, PA
New York, NY
Charlotte, NC
Houston, TX
Honolulu, HI
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA