American Electric Power

American Electric Power is one of the largest investor-owned electric utilities in the United States. Incorporated in 1906, the company delivers electricity to more than 5 million customers across 11 states and operates the nation's largest electric transmission system, covering more than 200,000 square miles. Its work spans electric power transmission and distribution, energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and grid operations and maintenance.

The company's business is the operation and maintenance of that transmission and distribution network, delivering energy to residential, commercial and industrial customers on a daily basis. A $72 billion five-year capital plan underpins investment in the system, indicating sustained activity across engineering, construction, operations and maintenance functions.

American Electric Power describes its purpose as creating a cleaner energy future while maintaining reliability, empowering the communities it serves, and developing the workforce of tomorrow. The company states a commitment to safe, reliable and affordable energy delivery across its 11-state footprint.