American Water to Contribute Expertise to Panel at the 2024 MARC Annual Conference

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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S., will contribute its expertise at the 2024 Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) from June 9-12 in Minneapolis. Matt Prine, President of Indiana American Water, will participate in a panel titled 'Innovative Ideas in Commission Permitting and Community Engagement.' The panel will discuss the collaborative efforts between utilities, developers, regulators, stakeholders, and communities. MARC is an association of regulatory agencies from 14 states, facilitating annual meetings since 1958 to discuss industry issues and policies.

Positive

• American Water's participation in MARC 2024 highlights its leadership role in the industry.
• The panel on 'Innovative Ideas in Commission Permitting and Community Engagement' reflects American Water's commitment to community and stakeholder engagement.
• Involvement in MARC can enhance American Water's reputation and networking opportunities with regulators and industry players from 14 states.
• Showcasing expertise on a large platform like MARC can positively impact investor perception.

Negative

• No direct financial benefit or immediate revenue impact from participation in the conference.
• Focus on community engagement and permitting may divert attention from core business operations.

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will be participating at the 2024 Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC), taking place June 9 through 12, in Minneapolis, Minn.

Matt Prine, President, Indiana American Water, will participate in a panel titled Innovative Ideas in Commission Permitting and Community Engagement. Prine and other expert panelists will highlight the ways that our region’s utilities, developers, regulators, stakeholders, and communities have worked together for the public good.

MARC represents an association of regional organizations of utility and energy regulatory agencies from 14 states that include: Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

Since 1958, MARC has sponsored an annual meeting and conference of Commissioners and staff from member state agencies, as well as representatives of regulated industries and the public at large, to share ideas and discuss regulatory and policy issues affecting their states, region and the nation. For more information and the full agenda, visit http://www.marc-conference.org/marc-2024-conference/agenda/.

About American Water 
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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Darius Merriweather

Manager, Corporate Communications and External Affairs

856-726-1742

darius.merriweather@amwater.com

Source: American Water

FAQ

What is the significance of American Water participating in MARC 2024?

American Water's participation underscores its leadership in the water and wastewater utility sector and its commitment to regulatory and community engagement.

When and where is the 2024 MARC conference?

The 2024 MARC conference will take place from June 9-12 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Who will represent American Water at MARC 2024?

Matt Prine, President of Indiana American Water, will represent American Water and participate in a panel discussion.

What topics will American Water discuss at the MARC 2024 conference?

American Water will discuss 'Innovative Ideas in Commission Permitting and Community Engagement,' highlighting collaborative efforts between various stakeholders.

What is MARC?

MARC is an association of regulatory agencies from 14 states, hosting annual meetings to discuss utility and energy regulatory issues.