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October 11, 2024

Statement Regarding the Unsupported Data Center Stipulation filed in PUCO Docket Number 24-508-EL-ATA

The following statement may be attributed to Marc Reitter, AEP Ohio president and chief operating officer:

What has been proposed by the partial settlement fails to adequately address the main issues expressed in AEP Ohio’s application. It’s unprecedented to present a “settlement” to the PUCO that isn’t supported by the PUCO staff or the utility that initially raised the concern. The PUCO should reject it. AEP Ohio remains committed to finding a solution that balances the infrastructure investment needed to meet extreme power demands of data centers with protections for Ohio consumers.

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October 23, 2024

AEP Ohio, PUCO Staff, Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, Ohio Energy Group and Others Agree on How to Address Growing Data Center Power Needs

AEP Ohio has filed a settlement agreement that addresses the extreme power needs of Ohio’s growing data center industry while protecting AEP Ohio’s other customers. The staff of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC), the Ohio Energy Group (OEG), Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy, and Walmart joined AEP Ohio in the filing.

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