International Members
International Industry Transformation Perspectives
The Challenges of Decarbonization and Sustainable Development by J-Power President and CEO Toshifumi Watanabe
Decarbonization and Resilience by TEPCO President Tomoaki Kobayakawa
The World’s Electric Companies Mobilize Against COVID-19 by EEI Vice President for International Programs Lawrence Jones
Enel’s Clean Energy Transition by Head of Enel North America Enrio Viale
EDP Distribuição: Promoting the Compatibility of Energy Infrastructure With Nature by EDP Distribuição Director of Vegetation Management Ricardo Messias
Hydro-Québec’s Extreme Weather Response Keeps Improving by Hydro-Québec Distribution et Services Partagés President Éric Filion
Lessons Learned: Manitoba Hydro’s 2019 Storm Recovery by Manitoba Hydro Vice President of Operations Shane Mailey
Taking Action Now: OPG's Clean Energy Vision by OPG
Global Perspectives
OCTOBER 2021
EEI International Insights: Enabling the Clean Energy Future
During COP26, political leaders will reaffirm their commitments to addressing global climate change. As a key partner in meeting this challenge, electric companies around the world already have announced their own clean energy targets and goals for carbon emission reductions. This article features highlights from a conversation with top leaders from AES, Enel, Iberdrola, and Ørsted about how their companies are enabling the clean energy future.
October 2021
EEI International Insights: Enabling the Clean Energy Future
During COP26, political leaders will reaffirm their commitments to addressing global climate change. As a key partner in meeting this challenge, electric companies around the world already have announced their own clean energy targets and goals for carbon emission reductions. This article features highlights from a conversation with top leaders from AES, Enel, Iberdrola, and Ørsted about how their companies are enabling the clean energy future.
December 2020
EEI International Insights: Electric Companies Are Advancing Electric Transportation
Electric companies are playing a key role in the transition to electric transportation as cities and companies prioritize electrification within their climate commitments. By encouraging the adoption of personal EVs, investing in mass transit electrification, and electrifying vehicle fleets, electric companies continue to reduce their carbon emissions and invest in the clean transportation system of the future.Reports
december 2021
Global Approaches to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Globally, electric companies are ramping up their DE&I efforts and driving change in the energy sector. Electric companies are creating and implementing holistic approaches to DE&I, recognizing the value that diversity can bring to their workforce, customers, and stakeholders, including how different perspectives can increase innovation for the clean energy transition.
In this casebook, ten international electric companies share their approaches to DE&I and how they are leading in the DE&I space through an exploration of their overall strategies, initiatives to connect with the local communities they serve, and actions to create inclusive workplaces.
DECEMBER 2020
Global Emerging Energy Solutions for Customers
EEI's international members are innovating to enhance the customer experience. The electric companies included in this casebook represent seven countries in five regions, with case studies demonstrating the diversity of approaches that EEI members are employing to meet fast-changing customer preferences across four key areas:
- Energy delivery
- Smart home energy management
- Transportation electrification
- Customer engagement and billing
October 2020
2020 International Edison Award
Each year, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) presents the Edison Award to U.S. and international member companies. The award honors distinguished leadership, innovation, and contribution to the advancement of the electric industry, with a panel of former energy industry executives selecting the winners. It is the electric power industry’s most prestigious honor.
In 2020, eight international members were nominated for the Edison Award. This booklet highlights the projects of the two winners, as well as each of the international nominees’ impressive work to continue driving innovation in the electric power industry.
December 2019
International Energy Storage Trends and Key Issues
This factsheet presents global trends in grid-scale energy storage and highlights storage projects from EEI members across the world.Webcasts
A Conversation with Rana Foroohar
April 2023 - EEI speaks to Rana Foroohar, CNN Global Economic Analyst; Business Columnist and Associate Editor, Financial Times, to discuss her newest book, "Homecoming: The Path To Prosperity In A Post-Global World".
A Conversation with Harmeet Sawhney
April 2023 - In this conversation with Dr. Harmeet Sawhney, we dive into the history, costs, and benefits of providing universal access to technologies and services, including electricity.
A Conversation with Jennifer Sciubba
April 2023 - In this conversation with Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, we explore stories and statistics to explain how demographic trends, like age structure and ethnic composition, are crucial signposts for future violence and peace, repression and democracy, poverty and prosperity.