AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Large Employers

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American Electric Power (AEP) has earned recognition on Forbes magazine's America's Best Large Employers 2025 list, securing the seventh position in the utilities category. The prestigious acknowledgment was based on an extensive independent survey conducted by Forbes in partnership with Statista, involving over 217,000 U.S. workers from companies with 1,000+ employees.

The evaluation criteria included key factors such as salary and wage, work environment, advancement opportunities, and likelihood of employer recommendation. AEP was among the 498 companies receiving the highest total scores. CEO Bill Fehrman highlighted this recognition as a testament to AEP's dedication to employee empowerment and creating a supportive work environment where staff can thrive.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was named on Forbes magazine's America's Best Large Employers 2025 list. AEP also placed seventh in the utilities category.

"It is an honor to be recognized as one of America's best large employers and a top company in the utilities industry," said Bill Fehrman, AEP president and chief executive officer. "This honor is a testament to our commitment to empowering our employees and creating an environment where they can succeed. We strive for our employees to feel supported and valued."

Forbes partnered with Statista to compile the list based on an independent survey from a sample of more than 217,000 workers in the United States working for companies that employ at least 1,000 people. The participants were asked to rate their employer based on criteria such as salary and wage, work environment, opportunities to advance and the likelihood of recommending their employer to others. The 498 companies that received the highest total score were placed on the list.

About AEP
Our team at American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 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 29,000 megawatts of diverse 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 Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky 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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FAQ

What ranking did AEP achieve in Forbes' Best Large Employers 2025 list for the utilities sector?

AEP ranked seventh in the utilities category on Forbes' America's Best Large Employers 2025 list.

How many employees were surveyed for Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers ranking that included AEP?

Forbes and Statista surveyed more than 217,000 U.S. workers from companies with at least 1,000 employees.

What criteria were used to evaluate AEP for the Forbes 2025 Best Large Employers list?

Companies were evaluated based on salary and wage, work environment, advancement opportunities, and employees' likelihood to recommend their employer.

How many companies were selected alongside AEP for Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers list?

498 companies with the highest total scores were selected for Forbes' America's Best Large Employers 2025 list.