No matter where we are located in the world, we are dedicated to the communities we serve. AES Laurel Mountain, located in West Virginia and part of the US SBU, recently worked to serve its community with a blood drive. Every year, AES Laurel Mountain and another local business co-host a blood drive with the American Red Cross three to four times a year. The team recently completed their second blood drive of the year with over 60% participation. To date, AES Laurel Mountain has contributed 30 hours of volunteer time towards assisting the local Red Cross in 2015.

Joe Watts works with the performance team at the AES Warrior Run plant located in Maryland and part of the US SBU. He is a Contract Monitor for the construction and installation of the new energy storage facility located near the plant. When you are Always On for Safety, you look out for others' safety and that's exactly what Joe does. Every day, he ensures contractors are safe by performing observations, being available to answer any questions and paying special attention to the details. As an example, during the energy storage facility construction, Joe identified a potential fall hazard. Through effective communication, Joe was able to recommend a suitable method that permanently eliminated what could have been a reoccurring fall hazard exposure for his teammates and contractors.