EX-23.1 2 aes_11k1231ex231.htm CONSENT aes_11k1231ex231.htm
Exhibit 23.1

 
 
 
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the AES Corporation’s Registration Statements (Form S-8 No. 333-82306, 333-115028, 333-135128, and 333-156242) pertaining to the Employees' Thrift Plan of Indianapolis Power & Light Company of our report dated June 28, 2010, with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Employees' Thrift Plan of Indianapolis Power & Light Company included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
 
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
 
Indianapolis, IN
June 28, 2010