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How employees scrambled to feed an army of lineworkers during Helene restoration.

How employees scrambled to feed an army of lineworkers during Helene restoration.

AEP Recognized as a Top Utility in Economic Development

American Electric Power was named one of the nation’s Top Utilities in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine.

American Electric Power was named one of the nation’s Top Utilities in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine.

AEP Economic Developers Teach Leaders to Support Communities

Economic development is a team sport across our footprint.

Economic development is a team sport across our footprint.

'We Made a Difference for Generations to Come'

Nucor’s plan to build a state-of-the-art sheet steel mill in Mason County, W.Va., is moving forward. The company celebrated its $3.1 billion investment, the largest in Nucor’s history, with a groundbreaking for the record books.

Nucor’s plan to build a state-of-the-art sheet steel mill in Mason County, W.Va., is moving forward. The company celebrated its $3.1 billion investment, the largest in Nucor’s history, with a groundbreaking for the record books.

AEP Receives Top Customer Service Awards from EEI and Key Business Customers

American Electric Power received three Outstanding Customer Engagement awards today from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and national key accounts customers. This is the eighth time that AEP has received EEI’s top award for providing multi-site customers with superior service.

American Electric Power received three Outstanding Customer Engagement awards today from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and national key accounts customers. This is the eighth time that AEP has received EEI’s top award for providing multi-site customers with superior service.

AEP, PSO Help Land Enel North America's $1 Billion Investment in Oklahoma

American Electric Power’s efforts to bring growth and opportunity to the communities we serve is paying off in the nation’s heartland where Public Service Company of Oklahoma played a major role in the biggest economic development project in Oklahoma history.

American Electric Power’s efforts to bring growth and opportunity to the communities we serve is paying off in the nation’s heartland where Public Service Company of Oklahoma played a major role in the biggest economic development project in Oklahoma history.

AEP Recognized as a Top Utility for Economic Development

American Electric Power has been named one of the nation’s Top Utilities in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine.

American Electric Power has been named one of the nation’s Top Utilities in Economic Development by Site Selection magazine.

AEP Ranks as a Top Utility for Site Selection Again in 2021

Site Selection magazine has named AEP a top utility for economic development in its 2021 ranking. The annual ranking is based on the company’s corporate project investment and job creation on a cumulative and per-capita basis.

Site Selection magazine has named AEP a top utility for economic development in its 2021 ranking. The annual ranking is based on the company’s corporate project investment and job creation on a cumulative and per-capita basis.

Driving Growth and Investment

Many communities have struggled with the prospect of ongoing economic uncertainty during the pandemic. Local businesses have shuttered, creating a need for more jobs and opportunities for residents.

Throughout the pandemic, we have doubled down on efforts to create opportunities for businesses and communities across our service footprint. And now more than ever, our work is making a significant impact.

Vanater appointed to WV Governor’s Workforce Development Board

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has appointed Heather Vanater, AEP-Appalachian Power economic and business development manager, to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has appointed Heather Vanater, AEP-Appalachian Power economic and business development manager, to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board.

Site Selection & Utility Economic Development Incentives: Here’s What You Need to Know

Once you’ve narrowed your site search geographically and identified prospective properties that meet your needs, you may look for differentiators to help narrow your options further.