AES Spotlight: January 24, 2013

Feature Story: Staying Healthy During Flu Season

Company Confidential

A SPECIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REMINDER

Staying Healthy During Flu Season

Given the severity of the current flu season in the United States, it is important that we all remain vigilant and avoid contracting and spreading the virus. Most experts believe that flu viruses are transmitted when people who have the flu cough, sneeze or talk. People might also get the flu by touching contaminated surfaces or objects and then touching their own mouth, eyes or nose. It is possible to spread the flu before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.

Things You Should Do:

Take the flu vaccine now if you haven't already.
Wash your hands often after being in public spaces.
Avoid contact with sick people.
If you get sick, stay home until you get better to avoid spreading the flu to your coworkers.

BEHIND THE MWs

Operational Excellence Awards in 2012

We consistently improve our operations to deliver more affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions. Included below is a snapshot of the awards and recognition received by our businesses in 2012 for operational excellence.

AES Gener recognized with the International Edison Award by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for its Angamos power plant
AES Brazil received XII Prêmio ABT for excellence in customer relationships
Dibamba Power Plant in Cameroon won the "Finest Fast Track Power Project" category in the 2012 Africa Energy Awards
AES Andres was awarded a silver medal for Major Industry Quality Award in the Dominican Republic's annual National Private Sector Quality Awards

Click the READ MORE link below for a sample of the other businesses that were recognized for their operational excellence.

FUELING QUALITY OF LIFE

IPL Helps with Winter Assistance Fund

Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL) improves lives by donating more than $2 million to community organizations annually (including donations from AES people and the business itself). Through partnerships, sponsorships and grants, funds are provided to non-profit organizations in the areas of arts and culture, community enhancement, economic development, education and environment.

Greg Fennig, Vice President, Community Relations for IPL, recently presented Indianapolis Mayor Gregory A. Ballard with a $50,000 check for the 2013 Winter Assistance Fund. The city of Indianapolis and United Way of Central Indiana formally announced the launch of this year's program at the John H. Boner Center on the city's Eastside.

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