Association Of Edison Illuminating

Washington, DC · Founded 1885

Leading association for electric utility operational excellence and industry best practices across North America

Primary audience
Electric Utilities
Work area
Industry Association
Topic
Operational Excellence
Contact
Steve Hauser
Website Contact

About Organization

The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies serves as the premier operational authority for electric utilities, transmission companies, and distribution companies across the industry. Based in Washington, DC and founded in 1885, the organization operates with 4 employees and 34 volunteers, generating $2.5 million in annual revenue. The association facilitates knowledge sharing and operational best practices among member utilities serving the general public.

What They Focus On

Operational Standards

Develops and promotes best practices for electric generation, transmission, and distribution operations across member utilities

Industry Collaboration

Facilitates networks and relationships among electric service providers to share technical knowledge and solve operational challenges

Grid Excellence

Advances operational excellence and modernization initiatives to improve electric grid reliability and service quality

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.5M

+28.8% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$2.6M

+38.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$3.4M

+80.9% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

4

+33.3% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $2,525,792 $2,624,781 $3,395,358 4
2023 $1,960,586 $1,890,009 $1,876,784 3
2022 $1,422,025 $1,354,069 $2,286,229 4
2020 $909,062 $618,583 $1,842,973 6
2019 $1,139,211 $1,008,948 $1,757,594 5
2018 $1,049,645 $973,778 $1,729,616 5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Convenes electric utilities, generating companies, and transmission operators across the industry for collaboration

  • 02

    Best Practice Development

    Identifies and documents operational excellence standards through member expertise and field experience sharing

  • 03

    Network Building

    Creates specialized working groups and committees focused on specific operational and technical challenges

  • 04

    Industry Leadership

    Establishes authority on operational standards that benefit utilities and their customers nationwide

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Association Of Edison Illuminating

Industry Networks

Builds relationships among electric utilities to share operational knowledge and solve common challenges across the industry

Operational Excellence

Establishes standards and best practices for generation, transmission, and distribution operations across member utilities

Grid Modernization

Advances technical knowledge and operational strategies for modern electric grid infrastructure and reliability improvements

Knowledge Sharing

Facilitates exchange of technical expertise and operational solutions among member electric service providers nationwide

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Association Of Edison Illuminating.

Steve Hauser

Steve Hauser

Chief Executive Officer, AEIC
Full-time
Compensation: $303,162
Ben Felton

Ben Felton

1st Vice President, EVP and COO, Portland General Electric
Jim Heilbron

Jim Heilbron

President, SVP Technical Shared Services, Southern Company
Robert Sanchez

Robert Sanchez

Past President, President of Shared Services, Con Edison
Dave Ball

Dave Ball

SVP Energy Delivery, American Electric Power
Jacob Tetlow

Jacob Tetlow

2nd Vice President, EVP Operations, Arizona Public Service Co.
HR

Heather Rivard

Past President
EC

Elizabeth Cook

VP Technical Services
Full-time
Compensation: $212,000
AR

Al Rudeck

Director
AD

Andrea Dennis

Director
AC

Archie Collins

Director
BH

Bill Hetherington

Director
CG

Cedric Green

Director
DM

Damon Morgan

Director
DB

David Bonenberger

Director
DP

David Perez

Director
ED

Ed De Varona

Director
HS

Harry Sideris

Director
JG

Jim Greer

Director
JP

Jim Pratt

Director
JH

Joi Harris

Director
KG

Kevin Geraghty

Director
LS

Leanord Singh

Director
MF

Michael Finissi

Director
ML

Michael Lamb

Director
OC

Orville Cocking

Director
PC

Paul Chodak

Director
RE

Ricky Erixton

Director
SB

Scott Batson

Director
SR

Stephanie Raymond

Director
TF

Tom Falcone

Director
WS

Wade Smith

Director
WJ

Werner J Schweiger

Director

Milestones

1885

Association Founded

1885

Established as industry association for electric utilities during early era of electricity distribution

1936

IRS Tax-Exempt Status

1936

Received federal recognition as tax-exempt organization serving the electric utility industry

2020

Revenue Growth Phase

2020

Began period of significant expansion, growing from $909,062 to $2.5 million in revenue

2024

Peak Operations

2024

Reached highest annual revenue of $2.5 million while maintaining lean operational structure

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AR
Al Rudeck Director
AD
Andrea Dennis Director
AC
Archie Collins Director
BH
Bill Hetherington Director
CG
Cedric Green Director
DM
Damon Morgan Director
DB
Dave Ball Director
DB
David Bonenberger Director
DP
David Perez Director
ED
Ed De Varona Director
HS
Harry Sideris Director
JT
Jacob Tetlow Director
JG
Jim Greer Director
JP
Jim Pratt Director
JH
Joi Harris Director
KG
Kevin Geraghty Director
LS
Leanord Singh Director
MF
Michael Finissi Director
ML
Michael Lamb Director
OC
Orville Cocking Director
PC
Paul Chodak Director
RE
Ricky Erixton Director
SB
Scott Batson Director
SR
Stephanie Raymond Director
TF
Tom Falcone Director
WS
Wade Smith Director
WJ
Werner J Schweiger Director

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$515K

Highest Paid

$303K

Steve Hauser

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Steve Hauser CEO/Director $303,162 — $303,162 40
Elizabeth Cook VP Technical Services $212,000 — $212,000 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$25K Grants Given
2 Organizations

Top Grantees

2 total
HE
Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation HONOLULU, HI
$20K
NF
Neighborhood Funders Group BERKELEY, CA
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Association Of Edison Illuminating

Phone

(205) 257-3839

Social

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607 14th Street NW 560 Washington, DC 20005