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PRESS RELEASE: AABE Calls for Urgent Expansion of LIHEAP Funding to Address Rising Energy Burden
Washington, D.C. — The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is calling on Congress to fully fund the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at $5.1 billion to address rising energy costs and growing economic hardship. In a letter sent today to Senate and House Appropriations leaders, AABE highlighted the urgent need for expanded assistance, as current funding covers ...

Legislative Issues and Public Policy Committee
The Legislative Issues & Public Policy (LIPP) Committee is the public policy engine within the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) raising awareness around energy and environmental topics important to the Black community. LIPP manages the legislative, regulatory, and political interests of AABE through the following policy principles: We encourage the equitable distribution of ...

Principles
The AABE’s principles’ guides the organization’s involvement and positions on energy policy. The AABE board of director's has adopted principles on the following topics: Climate Change Cyber Security Distributed Generation Energy & Environmental Justice Energy Delivery Energy Efficiency Federal Income Taxes Fossil Fuels Nuclear Renewable Energy Smart Grid Supplier ...

Board of Directors
OFFICERS Chairman Kevin Simmons Deloitte Interim 1st Vice Chairman Conitsha Barnes Duke Energy 2nd Vice Chairman Gwen Mizell Ameren Corporation General Counsel Vincent R. Russo Secretary Moanica Caston Quanta Services, Inc. Interim Treasurer Dr. Faye Gerard BP Assistant Secretary Timothy Bryant, Sr. Fayetteville Public Works Commission DIRECTORS Vicky Bailey Anderson Stratton Enterprises, LLC. ...

Chapter Presidents
ALAMO REGION Brandy Russell CPS Energy ARKANSAS Jarrod Harris Entergy ATLANTA April Zoebisch Southern Company BALTIMORE Earl Smith P & E Engineers BIRMINGHAM Terrance Moultrie Alabama Power CALIFORNIA Glennetta Green CHICAGO Shontal C. Jefferson Nicor Gas COLUMBUS Darrell Butler Burns & McDonnell DALLAS/FORT WORTH Carla Bromfield TXU Energy DELAWARE Keith Henderson Exelon DENVER Monique ...

Local AABE Chapters
AABE has 39 active chapter in six geographic regions in the United States. AABE is an energy policy and educational organization whose members participate in every segment of the energy sector throughout the United States. Several local chapters have instituted various mentorship programs for college students majoring in energy-related disciplines, including a scholarship program for high school ...

PRESS RELEASE: AABE Notes Congressional Steps Toward LIHEAP Funding Increase; Urges Timely Action Before FY26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AABE Notes Congressional Steps Toward LIHEAP Funding Increase; Urges Timely Action Before FY26 Washington, D.C. — The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) applauds Congressional efforts to increase funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in upcoming federal appropriations bills, as support for America’s vulnerable households ...

AABE President and CEO Named
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: communications@aabe.org AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY NAMES JAY L KNOTT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO President of Metropolitan Group tapped to lead organization into the next chapter Washington DC. (January 12, 2025) – American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is pleased to announce that, following an extensive national search, Jay L Knott will ...

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