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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 Ohio (Nasdaq: AEP) has received approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for its proposal regarding data center energy requirements. The ruling establishes new financial obligations for data centers to support necessary infrastructure costs.
Under the approved plan, large data centers must pay for 85% of their subscribed energy capacity regardless of actual usage. The requirements will be in place for 12 years, including a 4-year ramp-up period. The plan includes a sliding scale for smaller facilities and requires proof of financial viability from data center owners. The agreement also outlines a process to end the moratorium on new Central Ohio data center agreements.
American Electric Power (AEP) has appointed Douglas A. Cannon as president of AEP Transmission, effective June 11. Cannon, currently serving as president and CEO of NV Energy, will oversee all aspects of AEP's transmission business, including planning, projects, engineering, operations, and growth. Under his leadership at NV Energy, Cannon managed service to 1.4 million Nevada customers and led the development of the 700-mile Greenlink transmission network.
AEP, which owns the largest transmission network in the U.S., is expanding its footprint by thousands of miles through joint venture projects in PJM and the construction of one of the first 765-kilovolt lines in Texas. Bob Bradish, the interim president of AEP Transmission, will transition to the role of chief transmission officer, reporting to Cannon.
American Electric Power (AEP) has announced its latest quarterly dividend payment of 93 cents per share on common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 10, 2025, to shareholders recorded as of May 9, 2025.
This marks AEP's 460th consecutive quarterly cash dividend, highlighting the company's remarkable dividend history spanning over a century. The power company has maintained an unbroken streak of quarterly dividend payments since July 1910, demonstrating its long-standing commitment to shareholder returns.
American Electric Power (AEP) has elected Joseph G. Sauvage to its Board of Directors. Sauvage brings extensive experience as the former vice chairman and chairman of Global Power, Utilities and Renewables at Citigroup, where he led the practice for over 16 years.
Prior to Citigroup, Sauvage held key positions at Lehman Brothers, including vice chairman and global head of Power, Utilities and Renewables. His background includes service on the Wall Street Advisory Group and the Electric Power Research Institute Advisory Council.
AEP Board Chairman Sara Martinez Tucker highlighted Sauvage's deep industry understanding and market dynamics expertise. CEO Bill Fehrman emphasized his strategic and financial expertise will support AEP's investments in modern energy systems and load growth initiatives.
The announcement also noted that Donna James has stepped down from the Board for personal reasons.
AEP Texas, a subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), has received approval from the Public Utility Commission of Texas for a three-year infrastructure resiliency plan. The $318 million investment initiative aims to strengthen distribution infrastructure and enhance wildfire prevention capabilities.
The comprehensive plan focuses on replacing approximately 80% of aging assets with superior weather-resistant equipment, implementing targeted tree trimming, and introducing advanced technologies for wildfire management. This strategic investment is projected to prevent 1.3 billion minutes of customer interruptions and generate $71 million in restoration cost savings over the project lifetime.
AEP Texas serves over one million customers across a nearly 100,000 square mile territory, representing the largest coastal exposure among Texas utilities. The service area spans from the Texas panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, facing various extreme weather challenges including hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding.
AEP Texas announces plans to construct one of Texas' first 765-kV transmission lines as part of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The Howard-Solstice Transmission Line Project will span approximately 300 miles, connecting the Solstice Substation near Fort Stockton to a substation near San Antonio.
The project, authorized under Texas House Bill 5066, aims to support the growing electricity demands of the Permian Basin region, particularly focusing on the expansion and electrification of the oil and gas industry. AEP Texas will implement this project as part of a jointly assigned initiative, leveraging its parent company's extensive experience with 765-kV transmission lines, which includes operating 2,110 miles of such infrastructure across North America.
The company plans to host open houses along the line route this summer to discuss potential route links with community members.