Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2026) — America250, the nonpartisan organization charged by Congress with leading the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, today announced a new partnership with the Edison Electric Institute (EEI).
EEI, the association representing U.S. investor-owned electric companies, will serve as a national partner of America250, supporting efforts to engage communities across the country as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial in 2026. Through this partnership, EEI will help advance America250’s mission to educate, inspire, and unite Americans around the country’s history, values, and future.
“America250 is proud to partner with the Edison Electric Institute, whose member companies help power communities in every corner of the country,” said Rosie Rios, America250 Chair. “This partnership reflects the strength of collaboration between the public and private sectors and underscores the essential role energy and infrastructure play in connecting Americans.”
As part of the partnership, EEI and its member companies will support official America250 initiatives and events, collaborate on educational programming, and help elevate the role of innovation, reliability, and resilience in shaping the American story — past, present, and future.
“EEI and our member companies are honored to partner with America250 as the nation prepares to commemorate this historic milestone,” said Drew Maloney, EEI President and CEO. “Our industry has driven life changing innovation throughout America’s history and today we provide reliable electricity every day to more than 250 million Americans. We look forward to supporting a celebration that reflects our shared commitment to progress, our communities, and the next 250 years.”
Watch EEI’s new video to learn more about how America’s electric companies are supporting America250 while providing the energy of every day.
To learn more about America250 and its national commemorative efforts, visit America250.org.
About America250
America250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through programs and partnerships, America250 seeks to inspire Americans to reflect on the nation’s past, engage with the present, and imagine a future grounded in shared democratic ideals.
About Edison Electric Institute
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association representing all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. EEI’s members provide safe, reliable electricity for millions of Americans and support economic growth and community resilience across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.