Press Release: AES NewEnergy
January 16, 2002
NEW YORK, NY -- Marriott hotels have renewed their electricity supply contract with AES NewEnergy in Con Edison's
service territory.
Under this contract, AES NewEnergy will provide service to seven Marriott hotels throughout New York City and Westchester
County including the New York Marriott Marquis and the Marriott hotel in the World Financial Center. Marriott has
been served by AES NewEnergy since Con Edison's Retail Choice Program began three years ago.
``AES NewEnergy has proven to be a valuable energy partner for Marriott over the last three years,'' said Ed Pietzak,
Director of Engineering for Marriott. ``Their experience, innovative approach to energy markets and superior customer
service set them apart from other Energy Service Companies and will help Marriott to save hundreds of thousands
of dollars on electricity this year. We are very pleased to continue our relationship with AES NewEnergy.''
Brian Hayduk, Vice President of AES NewEnergy said, ``Marriott has been very proactive in controlling their energy
consumption and costs. Thanks to Ed Pietzak's leadership, Marriott was one of the first hotels chains in New York
City to realize the benefits electricity deregulation can bring to a business. We have worked closely with Marriott
over the years to lower their energy costs and improve their operating efficiencies. We pride ourselves on this
kind of personalized attention we give to our customers. I think this is one of the reasons many of our customers
choose to remain with us for electricity service.''
Marriott International is the number one lodging company in the world with almost 2,400 owned or franchised properties
in 64 countries. Its hotel brands include Courtyard, Marriott, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, and Ritz-Carlton.
Other operations include Marriott Vacation Club International (time-share resorts), Marriott Senior Living Services
(senior living communities), and Marriott Distribution Services (distribution of food and related items).
AES NewEnergy is America's leading retail electricity provider, serving commercial and industrial customers in
California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, New Hampshire and Maine. The company offers businesses energy-related products and services. AES NewEnergy
is a subsidiary of The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES), a leading global power company composed of competitive generation,
distribution and retail businesses around the world. More information on AES NewEnergy's products and services
can be found at www.newenergy.com.
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Contact:
AES NewEnergy
Stephen Kass, 212/883-5880 x210
steve.kass@aesmail.com