Edison International (NYSE:EIX) is a publicly traded utility holding company based in Rosemead, California. Through its principal subsidiary, Southern California Edison (SCE), the company engages in the generation, procurement, transmission and distribution of electric power to millions of residential, commercial and industrial customers across a broad service territory. SCE operates one of the largest distribution networks in the United States, delivering reliable electricity across diverse communities within central, coastal and southern regions of California.
The company’s core business activities include operating a diverse portfolio of power generation assets, managing long-term procurement contracts and developing renewable energy projects to support California’s clean-energy goals. Edison International invests in solar, wind and battery storage facilities, alongside traditional gas-fired plants, helping to balance grid reliability with emissions reduction. Its transmission and distribution functions encompass system planning, maintenance and grid modernization initiatives designed to enhance resilience against wildfires, extreme weather and other operational risks.
With roots that trace back to the early electric utilities founded in the late 19th century, Edison International was incorporated in 1988 as a holding company to streamline and oversee its operating subsidiaries. Over its history, the company has navigated regulatory changes, utility industry restructuring and the evolution of renewable-energy mandates in California. Today, Edison International continues to collaborate with state regulators, local governments and community stakeholders to support energy efficiency programs, grid safety enhancements and clean-energy integration.
Edison International is governed by an independent board of directors and managed by an experienced executive leadership team. The company’s senior management focuses on advancing strategic priorities such as wildfire mitigation, infrastructure hardening and customer-centric technology solutions. Through ongoing investments in smart grid technologies, demand response programs and customer engagement platforms, Edison International aims to deliver safe, reliable and affordable energy while contributing to California’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
