AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
Updated 15 days ago
AEP expects to retire or convert (to natural gas) about 4,100 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired generation this decade, affecting hundreds of employees across our service territory. We have a comprehensive workforce repositioning strategy to help employees find new jobs within or outside of AEP. We also are engaging with our affected communities to identify priorities, conduct community outreach, and develop a plan to ensure a resilient, flexible, growing and vibrant economy going forward... The transition to a low-carbon energy economy affects people who live near and work at AEP fossil fuel plants. We seek inclusive, collaborative partnerships to ensure our communities are resilient and strong, with opportunities for growth, new jobs and economic diversification. Together, our focus on ensuring a Just Transition benefits families, business owners and the community in general... The idea of a "Just Transition" is that people and communities are not left behind as the nation moves to a..
Also known as: American Electric Power Company, Inc.