The AES Corporation (formerly Applied Energy Services Inc) is a Fortune 500 company that generates and distributes electrical power. AES is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and is one of the world’s leading power companies, generating and distributing electric power in 15 countries and employing 10,500 people worldwide.

Formerly:            Applied Energy Services, Inc. (1981–2000)

Traded as:           NYSE: AES;     DJUA component;     S&P 500 component

Industry:              Energy

Founded:            January 28, 1981

Founder:             Roger Sant; Dennis Bakke

Headquarters:   Arlington, Virginia, U.S.

Products:             Electricity

Website:              www.aes.com