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SWEPCO Seeks Arkansas Supreme Court Review of Turk Plant Case

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Plant Construction Continues

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), a unit of American Electric Power, has asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to review a case concerning the John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant because of what SWEPCO considers to be errors in an appeals court ruling

AEP Adds Solar to Renewable Portfolio

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

American Electric Power through its AEP Ohio unit, has signed a long-term power purchase agreement to purchase all the output of a 10.08-megawatt (MW) solar energy facility to be built in Ohio.

AEP Issues RFP for 1,100 Megawatts of Renewable Energy Resources

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

American Electric Power issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking long-term purchases of up to 1,100 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy resources.

Dialogue Featuring AEP’s CEO at Sanford Bernstein Conference to be Webcast

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

AEP has scheduled a live audio webcast of remarks by Michael G. Morris, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer, May 27 at the Sanford Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference 2009 in New York.

Remarks by AEP’s CFO at Deutsche Bank Conference May 27 to be Webcast

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

American Electric Power has scheduled a live audio webcast of remarks by Holly Koeppel, AEP executive vice president and chief financial officer, May 27 at the Deutsche Bank 2009 Energy, Utilities and Power Conference in Miami Beach, Fla.

American Electric Power Seeks Compliance Coal Offers

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

AEP announced today that its American Electric Power Service Corp. (AEPSC) subsidiary is seeking offers for the supply of Powder River Basin coal to one or more of its operating companies starting as early as January 1, 2010 for the following periods:

AEP Again Named Most Adoption-Friendly Workplace in Energy and Utilities Sector

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

For the third consecutive year, AEP has been named the most “adoption-friendly workplace” in the energy and utilities sector by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

SWEPCO and Subsidiary Dolet Hills Sign Agreement To Acquire Oxbow Mine Lignite Reserves and Mining Assets Near Coushatta, La.

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

AEP Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) and its subsidiary Dolet Hills Lignite Co. (DHLC), announced today that they have entered into an agreement with The North American Coal Corporation and its affiliates, Red River Mining Company (RRMC) and Oxbow Property Company L.L.C. (OPC), to acquire 50 percent of the Oxbow Mine lignite reserves and all associated mining equipment and assets. As part of the transaction, Cleco Power LLC, a subsidiary of Cleco Corp., is acquiring the remaining 50 percent of Oxbow Mine lignite reserves, located near Coushatta, La.

American Electric Power Seeks Bids for High-Sulfur Coal

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

AEP is seeking offers for the supply of high-sulfur coal to one or more of its generating stations.

AEP Doubles Renewable Energy Goal to 2,000 Megawatts

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Company announces goal in 2009 Corporate Sustainability Report released today

American Electric Power is doubling its goal of adding 1,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to 2,000 MW by the end of 2011, with regulatory support. The goal is one of 12 new targets announced in the company’s third annual Corporate Sustainability Report released today at http://www.AEP.com/cr. This will bring the company’s total renewable energy portfolio to more than 2,600 MW by the end of 2011.