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American Electric Power Company, Inc. reports regulated-utility developments across electricity generation, transmission and distribution. The company serves more than 5 million customers in 11 states and operates through utility businesses that include AEP Ohio, Indiana Michigan Power, Appalachian Power, AEP Texas and Southwestern Electric Power Co.
Recurring AEP news covers earnings, operating guidance, common stock dividends, capital investment plans, high-voltage transmission projects, customer load growth and data center-related power demand. Company updates also address operating-company leadership, state regulatory and stakeholder matters, and infrastructure planning tied to reliability and system expansion.
AEP Energy has entered a 12-year agreement with Opdenergy to develop an 80-MW solar plant in Jefferson County, West Virginia. This project will supply clean energy to AEP Energy customers through its Integrated Renewable Energy solution. Scheduled for connection by late 2022, the plant is projected to generate over 153,000 megawatt hours of renewable energy annually. AEP Energy aims to enhance its renewable portfolio and provide economic benefits to the local community.
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American Electric Power (AEP) has released its Climate Scenario Analysis report, assessing the impacts of climate change on its operations and the transition to a clean energy economy. AEP aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and plans to reduce emissions by 80% by 2030. The analysis indicates AEP is on track to reduce carbon emissions by over 90% by the mid-2030s. AEP has retired or sold nearly 13,500 MW of coal generation, with another 5,600 MW expected to retire by 2030.
AEP Energy Partners, a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP), is actively seeking proposals for renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the PJM region. The proposals are aimed at securing renewable energy purchase agreements for durations of 10, 12, or 15 years, with projects expected to commence operations between 2021 and 2024. Interested parties must submit their notices of intent by March 10, 2021, and completed proposal packages by March 26, 2021.
American Electric Power (AEP) is part of the Electric Highway Coalition, a group of six major utilities committed to creating a seamless network of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) across the U.S. This initiative aims to facilitate long-distance travel for EV drivers, addressing concerns over charging station availability. AEP plans to replace 2,300 vehicles with EV models by 2030 and is working with regulators to promote EV adoption through various customer programs. The coalition anticipates significant growth in EV usage, with an estimated 18 million EVs on U.S. roads by 2030.
American Electric Power (AEP) announced its fourth-quarter 2020 results, showing GAAP earnings of $436 million ($0.88 per share), a substantial increase from $154 million ($0.31 per share) in Q4 2019. For the full year, GAAP earnings reached $2.2 billion ($4.44 per share), up from $1.921 billion ($3.89 per share) in 2019. The company raised its 2021 earnings guidance to $4.55 to $4.75 per share. AEP plans to add over 10,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2030 and aims for an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, moving towards net-zero by 2050.
American Electric Power (AEP) has scheduled its quarterly earnings conference call for 9 a.m. ET on February 25, 2021. The call will be available via live webcast, featuring audio and visuals of charts referenced by AEP management. AEP operates the largest electricity transmission system in the U.S., serving nearly 5.5 million customers across 11 states, with significant generating capacity including over 5,300 megawatts from renewable sources. The recorded call will be archived for later access on the AEP website.
American Electric Power (AEP) has announced the impending sale of its 48-MW hydroelectric Racine Plant in Ohio to Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. This move is part of AEP's strategy to focus on regulated operations and invest in infrastructure and renewable energy. The deal is set to close in Q2 2021, pending Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval, but the sale price remains undisclosed. AEP Generation Resources has retired or sold most of its capacity, with only the 595-MW Cardinal Plant Unit 1 expected to retire in 2030.
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