General Electric (GE) was born from the merging of Edison Electric Light Company (Founded by Thomas Alva Edison) and the Thomson-Houston Electric Company in 1892. 118 years later, GE still draws inspiration from Thomas Edison's aptitude for innovation as it continually develops and produces cutting-edge lighting solutions that are easily accessible and affordable to the public at large.

A leader not only in energy, but also in technology infrastructure, capital, and media, GE is rising to meet customers' demands for more energy efficient products with less initial investment. GE believes that they can imagine and build innovative solutions to today's environmental challenges through a series of projects that GE calls "The Ecomagination Challenge".

Aside from a strong emphasis on environmentally beneficial products, GE has built a strong company culture focused on philanthropy. Believing that a company can do well even as it does good, GE has started several volunteer projects within the communities where GE employees live and work. Whether it is time spent working on disaster relief, helping communities start sustainable food systems, or adopting schools in India and fostering the community around them, GE embraces its global responsibility and reacts with service and compassion.

GE's goal is to "bring big ideas to life", and their success is evidenced by their company culture and outstanding products.