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  • Tom Raga Named Executive Director of DP&L Foundation

    DAYTON, Ohio –March 26, 2012 – The DP&L Foundation today announced that Tom Raga has been appointed executive director of the organization.  Raga replaces Ginny Strausburg, who retired last month. “Tom brings strong leadership and strategic expertise,” said Scott Kelly, president of the DP&L Foundation Board.  “He is well-equipped to take on this role.”  Prior to joining DP&L, Raga was vice president of advancement for Sinclair Community College and was responsible for Sinclair’s foundation. The DP&L Foundation is an independent grant-making entity.  Under the guidance of a standalone board of directors it supports education, health and human services, t...

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  • AES Executive Phil Herrington Named President and CEO of DPL Inc.

    DPL Inc. is the parent company of Dayton Power and Light DAYTON, Ohio — March 05, 2012 — Phil Herrington has been named president and CEO of DPL Inc. Herrington currently serves as president of Global Wind Generation for The AES Corporation where he is responsible for the development, operations and asset management of AES’ worldwide wind generation portfolio. He will assume his new role at DPL later this month. “Phil brings more than 20 years of proven leadership skills in the energy industry. He has successfully managed a wide range of operations, commercial activities and development efforts throughout his career,” said Andy Vesey, AES executive vice president and chief operating o...

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  • Miami Valley Students Explore Energy at DP&L and Vectren Energy Fair

    Photo Opportunities for Media: Video and photo opportunities available from 9-11 a.m. and from noon to 1:30 p.m. DAYTON, Ohio — February 28, 2012 — What do you get when you combine hundreds of students who have boundless energy with hands-on science activities teaching them how to use energy efficiently? You get The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L) and Vectren Energy Fair, on Friday, March 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the University of Dayton. This year's Energy Fair is bigger and better than ever, expanding to 12 rooms in the Kennedy Union for almost 500 students from all over the Miami Valley. At the Energy Fair, facilitated by the Ohio Energy Project (OEP), high school st...

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  • Dayton Power & Light Seeks Bids for Coal Supply

    DAYTON, Ohio – January 31, 2012 – The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for coal for use at its two Ohio River electric generating stations in Aberdeen and Wrightsville, Ohio. DP&L is seeking proposals for coal delivery for quantities up to 500,000 tons, with delivery beginning April 2012 through September 2012. Proposals with alternative quantities will be considered. DP&L is interested in offers for all types of coal. All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be received by DP&L no later than 5 p.m. Eastern on February 7, 2012, and are subject to the terms of the RFP. Proposals can be submitted by e-mail to DPLCoalRFP@dplinc.com or ...

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  • DP&L’s Tips to Stay Safe During Winter Storms

    DAYTON, Ohio — January 20, 2012 — Now that the Miami Valley has had its first real blast of winter with more on the way, Dayton Power and Light (DP&L) has several winter weather precautions residents can take to be prepared.  While DP&L works all year to strengthen the electrical delivery system, Mother Nature can still cause outages.  The most damaging winter weather is freezing rain and high winds, which can take down trees and power lines. In any emergency, safety should always be the top priority, especially when dealing with electricity.  First, assume all fallen wires are live electrical wires and stay away from them.  Second, be awar...

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  • Dayton Power & Light Seeks Bids for Coal Supply

    DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2011-- The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L), a subsidiary of DPL Inc. (NYSE: DPL), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for coal for use at its two Ohio River electric generating stations in Aberdeen and Wrightsville, Ohio. DP&L is seeking proposals for coal delivery for quantities up to 600,000 tons, with delivery beginning January 2012 through March 2012. Proposals with alternative quantities will be considered. DP&L is interested in offers for all types of coal. All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be received by DP&L no...

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  • DPL Inc. Announces Pro Rated Dividend In Anticipation of Completing The Pending Merger with Dolphin Sub, Inc., a Wholly-owned Subsidiary of The AES Corporation

    DAYTON, Ohio, Nov 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The board of directors of DPL Inc. (NYSE: DPL) has declared a pro-rated dividend on shares of DPL common stock in anticipation of completing the pending merger with Dolphin Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The AES Corporation, sometime during the fourth quarter of this year. This pro-rated dividend is contemplated by the merger agreement between DPL and AES. DPL common shareholders of record on the day before the closing date of the merger will receive $0.00361413 per common share for each day elapsed from and including October 1, 2011 through and including the day before ...

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  • DPL Reports Third Quarter 2011 Earnings

    DAYTON, Ohio, Oct 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- DPL Inc. (NYSE: DPL) today reported third quarter 2011 earnings of $0.58 per share, compared to $0.74 per share for the same period in 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, earnings were $1.24 per share compared to $1.88 per share for the same period in 2010. Earnings per share information reported in this press release is based on diluted shares outstanding unless otherwise noted. Average total diluted shares outstanding were 115.5 million for the third quarter 2011 and 116.3 million for the same period in 2010. Excluding certain special items, adjusted earnings for the third quarter 2011 and nine months ended September 30, 20...

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  • DPL Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend and DP&L Declares Quarterly Preferred Dividends

    DAYTON, Ohio, Oct 26, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --The board of directors of DPL Inc. (NYSE: DPL) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3325 per share payable December 1, 2011 to common shareholders of record on November 15, 2011. In addition, the board of directors of The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L) declared quarterly dividends on DP&L preferred stocks as follows: $0.9375 per share on the 3.75% Series A, Cumulative $0.9375 per share on the 3.75% Series B, Cumulative $0.9750 per share on the 3.90% Series C, Cumulative The preferred div...

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  • DP&L and Lowe's Help Reduce Energy Costs for Weekend Shoppers

    DAYTON, Ohio, Sep 29, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --When was the last time you got something for free and kept right on saving money? Over the next two weekends, shoppers visiting two Miami Valley Lowe's stores can get a free compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) when they buy one, courtesy of Dayton Power & Light (DP&L). You will continue to save money because each inefficient, incandescent bulb you replace with a CFL could save you up to another $30 over its lifetime. Did you know the average home has 40 light bulb sockets? That's a lot of savings. There are two chances to get your free CFL bulbs. This weekend, ...

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