AES Ohio and community partners light up Downtown Dayton welcoming the NCAA Men’s Division I First Four games, showcasing unity and March Madness Spirit

March 16, 2026

AES Ohio, a subsidiary of The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), is partnering with local community organizations to transform downtown Dayton with vibrant blue and orange lights. The citywide illumination marks the start of the NCAA Men’s Division I First Four, warmly welcoming participating teams, NCAA staff, visitors, media, and basketball fans. This initiative promotes unity and excitement across the region and nationally, highlighting the city’s enduring community spirit and support for collegiate athletics.

Aligning with the University of Dayton’s environmental sustainability goals, AES Ohio will provide renewable energy credits (RECs) and apply them toward incremental energy usage at the University of Dayton Arena facilities for pre-game events, practices and First Four games.

“AES Ohio is proud to serve its role as energy partner for the First Four games, while celebrating the enthusiasm of college basketball fans throughout the Dayton region and beyond,” said Tom Raga, AES Ohio President. “Since 2012, we have worked alongside local organizers to create a welcoming experience for attendees and promoting collaboration and unity across the region.”

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AES Ohio's initiatives demonstrate our strong commitment to community engagement, infrastructure investment, economic growth, and continued dedication to serving customers now and in the future. In 2026, Dayton serves as the site for the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball First Four, while Indianapolis will host the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four. AES Ohio and AES Indiana, both subsidiaries of The AES Corporation, continue to provide renewable energy credits supporting championship practices and games.

To learn more about AES Ohio’s community engagement, visit aes-ohio.com/community. 

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About AES Ohio

AES Ohio is a subsidiary of The AES Corporation and provides regulated electric utility service to more than 539,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in a 6,000-square-mile service area in West Central Ohio. Our people operate and maintain more than 1,600 miles of transmission lines, 13,000 miles of overhead distribution lines, 4,500 miles of underground distribution lines and 160 substations feeding 490 distribution circuits. To learn more about how AES Ohio is accelerating the future of energy, visit aes-ohio.com. Connect with AES Ohio on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About AES Indiana

AES Indiana, an AES Company, provides retail electric service to more than 530,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Indianapolis, as well as portions of other Central Indiana communities surrounding Marion County. During its long history, AES Indiana has supplied its customers with some of the lowest-cost, most reliable power in the country. For more information about the company, please Connect with AES Indiana on X, Facebook and LinkedIn. For more information about how AES Indiana is accelerating the future of energy, visit aesindiana.com.