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        <title><![CDATA[AEP News]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[American Electric Power owns 29,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States and is the nation's largest electricity generator. 
        AEP is also one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, with 5.6 million customers linked to AEP's 11-state electricity transmission and 
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            <description>American Electric Power owns 29,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States and is the nation&apos;s largest electricity generator. 
            AEP is also one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, with 5.6 million customers linked to AEP&apos;s 11-state electricity transmission and 
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            <title><![CDATA[Public Service Company of Oklahoma Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Public Service Company of Oklahoma,&nbsp;is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities to the Comanche U2-U3 Natural Gas Project located in Lawton, Oklahoma.&nbsp;</p>
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            <link>http://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/11828</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri Mar 27, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[AEP Ohio Partners to Bring $4.2B in New Electric Infrastructure in Appalachian Ohio Without Raising Customer Rates]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Department of Energy, SB Energy and AEP Ohio today announced planned multi-billion-dollar investments in advanced digital and energy infrastructure to support data center growth and drive economic development in Appalachian Ohio.</p>
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            <pubDate>Fri Mar 20, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[AEP Names Brian Abraham to Lead Appalachian Power, Aaron Walker Appointed to Nuclear Development Organization Role]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Brian Abraham president and chief operating officer of Appalachian Power (APCo) to align with the company&#39;s strategy to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders across its service territory. Abraham will join the company April 13 and will report to Bill Fehrman, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer.</p>
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            <link>http://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/10814</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue Mar 17, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[AEP Names Adrian Rodriguez President and COO of AEP Texas]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>American Electric Power&nbsp;has named Adrian Rodriguez president and chief operating officer of AEP Texas&nbsp;to align with the company&rsquo;s strategy to capitalize on long-term priorities, further strengthen operational performance and enhance relationships with key stakeholders in the state.&nbsp;</p>
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            <link>http://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/10793</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri Mar 06, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[American Electric Power Service Corporation Seeks Bids for Coal]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>AEP Service Corporation (AEPSC)&nbsp;today issued a request for proposal (RFP) on behalf of one or more of AEPSC&rsquo;s affiliated or associated companies for the supply of coal to one or more power plants.</p>
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            <link>http://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/10777</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed Feb 25, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New Data Center Announced; SWEPCO Role Cited in Supporting Local Economic Growth]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://swepco.com/ready" target="_blank">SWEPCO.com/ready</a>&nbsp;or the NLEP project site&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nlep.org/AWS" target="_blank">NLEP.org/AWS</a></p>

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            <link>http://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/10770</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon Feb 23, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Transource Energy and FirstEnergy Transmission Joint Venture Receive Approval for Major Electric Transmission Project in Central Ohio]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Project will enhance grid capacity and reliability in the fast-growing greater Columbus region</p>

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            <link>http://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/10757</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon Feb 16, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[AEP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook]]></title>
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	<li>Full-year GAAP earnings of $6.70 per share and operating earnings of $5.97 per share</li>
	<li>56 GW of incremental load by 2030, up from 28 GW in October, all backed by signed agreements</li>
	<li>Opportunities identified for $5 billion to $8 billion of incremental investment beyond AEP&#39;s $72 billion five-year capital plan</li>
	<li>2026 operating earnings guidance of $6.15 to $6.45 per share and long-term operating earnings growth rate of 7% to 9% reaffirmed</li>
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            <link>http://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/10752</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu Feb 12, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>The Board of Directors of American Electric Power has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company&rsquo;s common stock.</p>
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            <link>http://www.aep.com/news/releases/read/10691</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue Jan 20, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Transource and BHE Transmission to Build Nearly 200-Mile 765-kV Transmission Line in Wisconsin]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>A joint venture between Transource Energy, LLC and BHE Transmission plans to build a nearly 200 mile, 765-kV line in Wisconsin following selection by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO).</p>
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            <pubDate>Wed Jan 07, 2026, 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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