Conservation & stewardship
Energy for sustainable development
Electric power is a vital element in balancing the economic, environmental, and social pillars of sustainable development. AEP is proud to have taken a leadership role in developing the San Cristobal Wind Project in Ecuador, a recently-completed e8/United Nations Development Program initiative to displace diesel-powered generators on San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Archipelago with renewable wind power.
Forest protection/reforestation
Forest protection and reforestation not only help AEP to offset greenhouse gas emissions, but also serve as a centerpiece of the company’s commitment to conservation and stewardship.
Efficient forestry and land use practices can significantly offset greenhouse gas emissions. Trees, via photosynthesis, take carbon dioxide out of the air and sequester it in living plant tissue creating a “carbon sink”. By planting trees, preserving forests and changing cultivation practices, it is possible to increase the size of these carbon sinks. Not only does this help to reduce net emissions, but it also makes good social, economic and ecological sense. That is why AEP is attempting to increase carbon sinks by investing in forest protection and reforestation. As a result, the company is involved in the following projects:
Biodiversity & habitat preservation
The connection between electricity and prosperity is closely paralleled by the inextricable link between biodiversity and environmental integrity. Read more about AEP’s efforts to preserve biodiversity through habitat preservation:
