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November/December 2012 Newsletter
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A Message from the President

Today, America as a nation is experiencing an unprecedented time of opportunity and challenges. The recent election results have opened the eyes of pundits and analyst to the impact of the changing demographics of the American landscape. The opportunity is in recognizing the social, political and economic impact of communities of color.

Our challenge continues to be the engagement of those audiences in key discussions that leads to equitable distribution such that the least of us don’t bear a disproportionate burden as a result of policy and legislative decisions.

In the context of this “new learning” lies an opportunity for AABE to broaden our engagement in the discussion around energy policy and legislation and their impact on communities of color. We have done the work of positioning ourselves to help drive much of the conversation on a national platform around energy related issues.

This is why our Legislative Issues and Public Policy (LIPP) committee has proposed and the Board has approved a set of guiding principles that frame our position on key energy issues and directs our focus as we carry the key energy discussions forward.

Issues such as energy efficiency, cyber security, fossil fuels, energy & environmental justice, Smart Grid and supplier diversity are just a few of the critical discussions the AABE has taken a position on. If you haven’t done so I urge you to familiarize yourself with the AABE energy principles. They can be found on our web site at www.aabe.org/principles.

With warmest regards,

Arnetta McRae
AABE President and CEO

Members on the Move

Senior leadership changes announced for Detroit Edison organization

Please join us in congratulating AABE board member, Joyce Hayes-Giles on her new position as Assistant To The Chairman And Senior Vice President, Public Affairs.

Joyce Hayes Giles, assistant to the chairman and senior vice president, Customer Service, is appointed assistant to the chairman and senior vice president, Public Affairs. In her new role, Hayes Giles will have overall responsibility for the company’s outreach initiatives to its communities.

She will serve as the DTE Energy Foundation chair, working with other Foundation leaders to develop strategy and initiatives. She will also lead the company’s many other community outreach activities, while continuing her role as the company’s chief ethics officer. She will report directly to Gerry Anderson.

“Given Joyce’s status and strong standing in the community, she is well-positioned to lead both the work of the Foundation and our broader efforts to enhance our reputation as a company that supports the communities we serve,” said Anderson.

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