AEP Advances Innovative Energy Solution for Google with 702MW of Bloom Fuel Cells

Google will buy power under a 20-year agreement from a project company approximately 92% owned and controlled by AEP.

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American Electric Power (AEP) plans to invest approximately $4 billion in a fuel cell generation project under a power purchase agreement with Google.

The planned 702-megawatt facility near Cheyenne, Wyoming, will use Bloom Energy technology. Under the 20-year agreement, Google will acquire power from Cheyenne Fuel Cell, approximately 92% owned and controlled by AEP and nearly 8% owned by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners. AEP and its partners plan to begin construction in 2026, with full operation expected by the end of 2028. The project also includes plans to integrate carbon capture technology.

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• Moderate point20-year power purchase agreement with Google establishes a customer commitment for the planned project.
• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.702-megawatt planned facility adds generation capacity near Cheyenne, Wyoming.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Construction planned in 2026, with full operation expected by the end of 2028.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Approximately $4 billion planned investment represents AEP's spending commitment to develop the project. 5.8% of market cap

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) plans to invest approximately $4 billion to advance a new 702-megawatt fuel cell generation project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a long-term 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google, marking a significant step in AEP's strategy to serve growing demand from large-scale customers.

Under the PPA, Google will acquire power from Cheyenne Fuel Cell, LLC, which is approximately 92% owned and controlled by AEP, and nearly 8% owned by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners, LLP. AEP and its partners plan to start construction in 2026, and the facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2028.

"As power demand continues to grow, AEP is bringing together new technologies and strong partnerships to deliver reliable, innovative energy solutions quickly and at scale," said Bill Fehrman, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer. "This project demonstrates how we are creating new opportunities to meet evolving energy needs for customers both within and beyond our traditional service territory."

AEP's development and construction of this fuel cell generation facility is supporting Google's growing energy needs in the greater Cheyenne area. The planned facility uses advanced fuel cell technology developed by Bloom Energy that can be deployed rapidly and provide reliable, on-demand power to meet the needs of large-load customers. The technology generates electricity without combustion of natural gas, and the project includes plans to integrate carbon capture technology to deliver reliable, near-zero-emissions power. The project follows agreements reached between Google and Black Hills Corp., effective Sept. 30.

About AEP

American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We plan to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 18,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 252,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 33,000 megawatts of diverse owned and contracted generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Ohio Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.

 

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How much does AEP plan to invest in the Google fuel cell project?

AEP plans to invest approximately $4 billion in a 702-megawatt fuel cell generation project near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Google will acquire power under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Cheyenne Fuel Cell, which is approximately 92% owned and controlled by AEP.

When is AEP's Cheyenne fuel cell project expected to start operating?

The facility is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2028. AEP and its partners plan to start construction in 2026.