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Headquarters:
2244 Walnut Grove Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770
Employees: 16,100
CEO: John Bryson
Stock Symbol: EIX
Website:
http://www.edison.com
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Edison International is the parent company of Southern California
Edison, a utility serving Southern California.
Southern California Edison (SCE) is one
of the nation's largest investor-owned electric utilities, serving
more than 13 million people in a 50,000 square-mile area of central,
coastal and southern California excluding the City of Los Angeles
and certain other cities. This SCE service territory includes
approximately 430 cities and communities.
Edison International, in addition to being
an electric power generator and distributor, is also an investor
in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. The company
operates in regulated and non-regulated markets with a power
generation portfolio of approximately 14,400 megawatts.
In 2005, Edison reported revenues of $12.6
billion and net income of $1.1 billion.
In April 2006, the company completed a
new 1,054 MW power plant in Redlands, CA. This is the first new
power generating station in the LA basin in the past 30 years.
History
1886
Holt and Knupps illuminates Visalia,
California, street lights. Earliest predecessor of Southern California
Edison Company.
1887
California's first hydroelectric plant begins operation at
Highgrove.
1894
Los Angeles Edison Electric Company is created, owns franchises
to Edison patent rights and "Edison" name.
1897
West Side Lighting Company, with its Los Angeles power system
franchise, combines with the Los Angeles Edison Electric Company
to form The Edison Electric Company of Los Angeles.
1899
Edison's Santa Ana River No. 1 hydroelectric plant begins operation,
transmitting power to Los Angeles over the world's longest power
line (83 miles).
1905
The company president introduces the motto, "Good Service,
Square Dealing, Courteous Treatment."
1907
Edison's Kern River-Los Angeles Transmission Line begins operation.
At 118 miles and 75 kV, it is the world's longest and highest
voltage power line, and the first line in the nation to be entirely
supported by steel towers.
1909
The company changes its name to Southern California Edison Company
(SCE).
1963
California Electric Power Company, serving 450,000 customers
over a 41,500-square-mile area, merges with SCE.
1988
The company forms a parent holding company for the electric utility
subsidiary, SCE, and the non-utility subsidiaries.
1996
The holding company name changes to Edison International to symbolize
the broader scope of its business in a changing marketplace.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) With a Company Match
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Disability Benefits
- Sick Leave
- Behavioral Health
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Work/Life Information & Referral Program
- Accidental Death and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
In addition, depending on the company and
employee classification, many Edison International employees
enjoy access to:
- Retirement Plan
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Credit Union
- Commuter Choices Program
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Vacation Buying/Vacation Selling
Updated June 6, 2007
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