Edison Electric Institute

the edison electric institute (eei) is the association that represents all u.s. investor-owned electric companies. our members provide electricity for 220 million americans, operate in all 50 states and the district of columbia, and directly employ more than 500,000 workers. with more than $85 billion in annual capital expenditures, the electric power industry is responsible for millions of additional jobs. reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity powers the economy and enhances the lives of all americans. eei has 70 international electric companies as affiliate members, and 250 industry suppliers and related organizations as associate members. organized in 1933, eei provides public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums.