J. Andrew Dodge

Florida Power & Light Co. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy to residential and industrial customers. It operates through the following segments: FPL, NEER, and Corporate and Others. The FPL segment comprises of the rate-regulated utility business. The NEER segment consists of competitive and rate-regulated transmission businesses. The Corporate and Others refers to the other business activities. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, FL.

The Narragansett Electric Co. provides electricity services to residents and businesses along the Narragansett Bay. The company is headquartered in Providence, RI.

Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. engages in the provision of gas and electricity to Baltimore and central Maryland. The firm offers transmission and distribution services to retail, residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its electric distribution system includes circuit miles of overhead lines and circuit miles of underground lines. The company was founded on June 17, 1816 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Nexant, Inc. provides intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions. It is a globally recognized software, consulting and services leader that provides innovative solutions to utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies and government entities worldwide. The firm provides intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions that advance electric power grid and alternative energy services. Nexant was founded by Basem Y. Sarandah on January 1, 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Farmers & Merchants Bank provides commercial and retail banking services. It provides its banking services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses. The firm’s commercial banking services include loans, commercial checking accounts & remote deposit banking, certificates of deposit & other interest-bearing accounts, direct deposit of payroll, merchant credit card services and letters of credit. The company was founded on October 24, 1919 and is headquartered in Hampstead, MD.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

National Institute of Standards & Technology develops and promotes measurement, standards, and technology. The firm provides services to the manufacturers, service companies, educational institutions, and health care providers. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

US Department of Energy Develops energy technologies for buildings, homes, transportation power systems and industry. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

PJM Interconnection LLC monitors and coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Audubon, PA.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

ReliabilityFirst Corp. preserves and enhances electric service reliability and security of the interconnected electric system. It provides technical and marketing support to its members. The company was founded in January 2006 and is headquartered in Canton, OH.

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Annapolis, MD.

Southeastern Electric Exchange operates as a non-profit organization. It is non-political trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce operates as a non-profit organization. I focuses on economic development. The organization was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Westminster, MD.

Humanim, Inc. provides human services and workforce development resources. Its services include mental health, vocational, neuro-rehabilitation, developmental disabilities and deaf services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Inc. develops strategies, shapes public policy, and implements programs that assist in provision of clean and safe facilities. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Quality Standby Services LLC provides power batteries, chargers and DC power system components. Its services include batteries, rectifiers and power plants, technical services, maintenance, testing, and safety equipment. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

Nees Communications, Inc. is a private company based in Boxborough, MA.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Inc. provides advancing technology for electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various locations.

ENBALA Power Networks, Inc. provides smart grid technology solutions. Its solutions include virtual power plants, distributed energy resource management systems and analysis and planning. The company was founded by Malcolm Metcalfe and Richard C. Black in 2003 and is headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada.

United Way of Central Maryland, Inc. provides social services. It empowers families to become self-sufficient by focusing on education, employment, housing and health. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.