Engineer Associate - Engineer Staff, Transmission Planning
About the job
- Understand and perform load flow analysis, congestion analysis, short-circuit analysis, and other planning studies as needed.
- Familiarity with PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA, and Aspen is a plus.
- Be detail-oriented and take thorough notes to support and defend projects.
- Investigate problem areas, identify issues beyond routine work, and develop solutions to routine problems that may require clarification before analysis.
- Communicate findings to teams and management, prepare presentations of projects, studies, or reports, and work with other disciplines and stakeholders.
- Apply economic analysis techniques in problem solving and develop an understanding of utility regulation and financing.
- For the Engineer Associate level, hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is encouraged and preferred for the Engineer Associate level.
- Participate in competitive transmission windows and conduct congestion analysis for generation acquisition.
- Conduct area-wide studies to assess system improvements needed to address reliability deficiencies.
- Follow company policies, practices, standards, rules, and procedures and regulations required by external agencies.
- Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees as needed and elevate issues to higher-level employees or leaders as appropriate.
- Communicate study findings to the wider team and management to guide policy and financial decisions.
- Make decisions within established standards, policies, and procedures that affect team work; assess risks, draw logical conclusions beyond known facts, and advise management based on study results.
- Network with peers inside and outside the organization, identify key stakeholders, use informal networks to get work done, and resolve conflict and build consensus.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred for Engineer Senior level.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is preferred for Engineer Principal and Engineer Staff levels, unless the stated waiver is approved.
- For higher-grade levels, a Bachelor's degree in engineering technology may satisfy the degree requirement if the candidate obtains a certified Professional Engineer license.
- For Engineer Staff, an acceptable alternative is a non-ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET-accredited Bachelor's program.
Job Posting End Date
11-01-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.Job Description
What You'll Do:
Technical Expertise: Ability to understand and perform load flow analysis, Congestion analysis, short circuit and other planning studies as needs arise. In this role, familiarity with tools such as PSS/E, PROMOD, TARA and Aspen are a plus. The selected candidate will be expected to partake in competitive transmission windows as well as partake in congestion analysis for generation acquisition. In addition, the candidate will also conduct area wide studies to assess necessary system improvements to address any reliability deficiencies. In a Regional Transmission Planning role, the candidate will also have an opportunity to learn about other disciplines as well as the 4 RTO’s in which AEP operates.
Leadership & Guidance: As a Regional Transmission Planner, you will have to preform investigative efforts into problem areas and communicate your findings to the wider team and management in order to guide policy and financial decisions. Follows policies, practices, standards and rules of the company and those regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Provides training and guidance to lower-level employees as needed. Elevates issues to higher-level employees/leaders as appropriate.
Planning & Organization Ability: Will need to be heavily detail oriented and be a fastidious note taker. Problems that this team faces are large in scale and breadth, and detailed notes will be needed in order to defend our projects. Problem Solving & Initiative: Resolves and initiates solutions to routine problems which usually require additional definition/clarification before analysis can begin. Demonstrates ability to identify problems that are beyond the normal routine. Demonstrates ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
Communication: Ideal candidate needs to be comfortable communicating with teams of other disciplines and with developing presentations to other teams/stakeholders. Presentations could be their own projects, studies or reports. With time and experience, expectations are the candidate will be able to communicate effectively and comfortably with his peers and conduct clear and concise presentations.
Interpersonal Skills: Is an active team member. Networks with peers inside and outside the AEP system. Identifies key stakeholders. Uses informal network to get things done. Resolves conflict, builds consensus.
Decision Making: Makes decisions subject to review within established standards, policies and procedures. Makes decisions that affect the work of the team. Aware of risks. Demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions. Communicates to management the scenarios they’re studying, and provides advice based on their results.
Business Awareness & Characteristics: Understands AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit. Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting and approval process. Is proficient in the application and use of economic analysis techniques in problem solving. Develops an understanding of utility regulation and financing.
What We're Looking For:
Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer Assc level with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Engineers.
Engineer Assc(Grade 6)
This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
Engineer(Grade 7)
Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Engineer Sr (Grade 8)
Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Engineer Prin(Grade 9)
Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Engineer Staff(Grade 10)
Has typically acquired 10 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 8 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is preferred for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Acceptable alternative is:
(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.** Confirmation is preferred to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
**VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with an Non ABET accredited program
What You'll Get:
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
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SP20-006Compensation Range:
$74,551.00 - $177,503.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.About the company
American Electric Power (AEP) is a large U.S. electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to more than five million customers across 11 states. It uses a mix of power sources—coal, natural gas, nuclear, and growing renewable energy—to run a wide network of transmission lines that deliver electricity from plants to homes and businesses. Revenue comes mainly from selling electricity, with rates regulated by state and federal authorities. AEP’s scale, its extensive transmission grid, and its mix of regulated services distinguish it from smaller utilities and pure energy producers. The company aims to provide reliable electric service, manage energy costs, and pursue a gradual shift toward cleaner energy while complying with regulatory requirements.
Company Size
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Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
Founded
1906
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What believers are saying
- July 30, 2026: AEP raised guidance to $6.25–$6.55 after strong first-half execution.
- AEP’s $78 billion 2026–2030 capex plan fuels rate-base growth and earnings expansion.
- Longview acquisition and South Texas upgrades position AEP for industrial and AI demand.
What critics are saying
- ERCOT approvals and transmission buildouts delay 45 GW of Texas contracted load.
- SEC’s 2025 enforcement order and $19 million penalty keep governance scrutiny alive.
- If 69 GW of signed load never energizes, AEP carries $78 billion of underearning assets.
What makes American Electric Power unique
- AEP’s regulated network spans 11 states, giving unmatched transmission scale and local rate bases.
- July 2026: AEP booked 69 GW contracted load, mostly Texas data-center demand.
- AEP controls 13 GW of secured gas turbines, pairing load growth with generation buildout.
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3%AI has 'potential' to turn script kiddies into sophisticated infrastructure attackers. When it comes to cyberattacks that shut down power grids, drinking-water systems, and other critical infrastructure, AI doesn't - yet - turn script kiddies into sophisticated, nation-state attackers. But "the potential is there," according to operational technology (OT) security experts. "One thing that we've relied on for years is security by obscurity when it comes to utilities," said Steve Swick, former chief information security officer at American Electric Power. "The knowledge needed to do some of that stuff is getting less likely to be necessary," Swick added during a media panel ahead of the publication of Frenos' State of AI in Security report. AI makes it easier and faster for human attackers to target critical infrastructure, gain access to utilities and manufacturing plants, and perform OT system reconnaissance. "Basic access can recon documentation, and distill through that documentation very quickly to find out critical design features of your plant and facility," said Paul Shaver, head of OT at Armadin, during the panel. "I can download the manual for almost any automation controller, parse through that very quickly, and come up with ways that I can exploit a dedicated feature of something that was not secure by design." Armadin is Kevin Mandia's new security startup that uses swarms of autonomous AI agents to simulate real-world cyberattacks. Prior to joining Armadin, Shaver spent six years as the global OT practice leader at Mandia's earlier company, Mandiant, which Google acquired in 2022. "I will fly my Mandiant flag for a second and try to steer away from the fear, uncertainty, and death of the world is coming to an end, and every script kiddie is now a very sophisticated nation-state adversary. But I'm not going to say the potential is not there, because the tools are improving such that the access to information is so much quicker." At Armadin, and with an AI assist, "I'm very quickly building tools in days that would normally have taken me months," Shaver said. "If it can do that for me, it's doing something similar for the folks that have a very basic skill set. I wouldn't go so far as to script kiddies yet, but as the models improve, that becomes more of a possibility in this space." Plus, as AI lowers the technical barriers to would-be OT hackers, "it advances the timeline," said Harry Thomas, chief technology officer and co-founder of Frenos, a security company that does AI pentesting for OT environments. "If a better-than-average script kiddie can now perform attacks," Thomas said, "You have more threat actors out there. There's an acceleration in timeline, more attacks could be happening, and from a defensive position, you might not know who your threat actor is anymore." Testing the power of LLMs to help plan attacks. The Frenos report, published Wednesday, examined the extent to which AI could help someone plan an attack on industrial systems. To do this, it ran several AI models through 16,980 tests between October 2025 and September 2026. These included 13,884 decision attempts, 2,520 planning attempts, and 576 simulated attacks. The company won't disclose the models or providers' names, but said it tested six frontier models, two US open weight models, and two foreign open weight models, on three kinds of tasks: choosing one action, planning the steps to a goal, and working through a simulated scenario. Each test gave the model background information and a set of attack actions to choose from. Before choosing, each model received details about assets, networks, and known weaknesses, plus the access each action required. Frenos then checked whether the model's choice matched the required outcome. Depending on the model, between 6 percent and 47 percent of the choices passed. These tests found that the strongest three frontier models succeeded in about 90 percent of their planning attempts - meaning they produced a workable attack plan - but these same models weren't consistent: 60 percent, 62.9 percent, and 74.3 percent of the attack plans passed every repeat. "A plan can look sensible and still leave out something essential," according to the report. "The models had information about the task, but some answers skipped a step or assumed access that the plan had not established." Meanwhile, the most successful of the four open weight models - a non-US model - achieved a 36.2 percent overall success rate. That figure, however, was still higher than the overall success rates of three other US frontier models, which scored 31.9 percent, 18.8 percent, and 17.9 percent, respectively. "We're seeing that even though AI models help us accelerate our tooling, accelerate our access and knowledge transfer, they are still prone to hallucinations - aka mistakes," Thomas said. "We still think human judgment remains essential for these AI models to make the threat actors achieve whatever mission or goal they're trying to achieve." In these tests, no humans asked the models to correct their plans, whereas in a real-life attack, a miscreant who understood the target could spot a gap in the AI's plan, provide more information, and ask the model to revise its answer. "On top of that, when we were testing the AI models, we used a harness that was pretty simple: Here's some information. Here's the context. Give me an answer," Thomas said. "A more capable harness could have given these AI models more of an edge." Based on the findings, Frenos recommends actions for OT defenders to take, starting with a layered defense. This involves segmenting networks, limiting remote access and user permissions, and testing recovery steps. "We have our business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans for a reason," Thomas said. "Let's execute them."(R)
BE stock jumps premarket into earnings week: retail bets on 40% pop as wall street eyes strong Q3 growth. Published: Oct 19 2026, 02:00 PM IST * FB * TW * Linkdin * Whatsapp * GNFollow Us Analysts expect revenue to double year-over-year to $1.06 billion and adjusted EPS to rise to $0.70 from $0.15. * Truist expects strong results and raised its target to $240, implying about 2% upside, while maintaining a 'Hold' rating. * AEP's Google-linked fuel-cell project and Oracle's reaffirmation of Bloom's role at Project Jupiter helped support the stock's rise. * BE fell 21% last week, its worst weekly performance in nearly four months, amid a broader semiconductor and AI selloff. Shares of Bloom Energy (BE) jumped over 4% premarket Monday as it entered earnings week, with quarterly results expected to highlight its rapid growth in AI infrastructure power and retail investors betting that Thursday's report could revive the stock's momentum. BE stock tumbled 21% last week, logging its worst weekly performance in nearly four months amid a broader selloff in semiconductor and AI stocks. Chinese chipmaker CXMT's next-gen memory plans fueled concerns about growing competition, weighing on the wider AI trade, including Bloom's data-center power business. BE growth forecasts raise earnings stakes. Truist expects a strong third quarter, driven by healthy year-over-year demand, continued commercial momentum and improving profitability. The brokerage raised its price target to $240 from $218, implying about 2% upside from current levels, while maintaining a 'Hold' rating. The firm said Bloom's valuation already reflects much of its long-term growth opportunity. Its higher target reflects stronger near-term demand growth and expectations that increased equipment content per site will lift average selling prices. Analysts expect third-quarter revenue to rise about 104% to $1.06 billion from $519.05 million a year earlier, with adjusted EPS increasing to $0.70 from $0.15, according to Fiscal.ai. EBITDA is projected to hit $249.29 million, compared with $59.26 million a year earlier. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, analysts expect revenue to rise 0.6% to about $1.07 billion, while adjusted EPS falls about 14% to $0.67, according to Koyfin. EBITDA is expected to fall 5.1% to $240.55 million. Bloom reported its first billion-dollar revenue last quarter, posting sales of $1.065 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.78. It also raised its full-year outlook to revenue of $3.9 billion to $4.2 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.55 to $2.85. Big tech's power needs keep Bloom in focus. Bloom's fuel cells let data-center operators add on-site power quickly as demand for AI computing grows. The systems generate electricity from natural gas through an electrochemical process, without combustion. Last week, American Electric Power announced plans to invest about $4 billion in a 702-megawatt project near Cheyenne, Wyoming, using Bloom's tech. Google will buy the electricity under a 20-year agreement. Construction is expected to begin this year, with the facility fully operational by the end of 2028. Oracle also reaffirmed that Bloom's fuel-cell microgrid will remain the primary power source for Project Jupiter in New Mexico. Its proposed agreement with El Paso Electric would provide power for late-stage construction, initial commissioning and emergency backup. "There is no change to our plan," Oracle said. The updates come after Bloom and Brookfield's agreement to expand their financing framework for AI infrastructure power projects to $25 billion from $5 billion in June. How do retail traders feel about BE? On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for BE has been 'bullish' over the past week amid 'normal' message volume. One user predicted, "volatile all week then up 40% on er." Another user said, "Comeback week topped off by greater on Thursday." A separate user brought up Bloom's earlier sharp rallies: "Remember when it jumped from ~$130-~$200, then $300 in just a few days? I'm getting the same feeling here." Stay updated with all the latest Business News, including market trends, Share Market News, stock updates, taxation, IPOs, banking, finance, real estate, savings, and investments. Track daily Gold Price changes, updates on DA Hike, and the latest developments on the 8th Pay Commission. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates to make informed financial decisions. Download the Asianet News Official App from the Android Play Store and iPhone App Store to stay ahead in business. 0 Comments / 0 New
AEP partners with Amazon and X-energy to explore Advanced Nuclear energy in Indiana. Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 ET Joint development plan aimed at benefitting Hoosiers without raising costs for customers * Companies working together to study the feasibility of a small modular reactor project in Sullivan County, Indiana, in coordination with state and local stakeholders * Development and funding agreements designed to provide financial safeguards for AEP's customers and investors * If the project moves beyond the development phase and is constructed, 960 megawatts of X-energy's advanced nuclear generation technology expected to connect directly to the grid to provide safe, reliable energy COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - As energy demand grows, American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is exploring new ways to bring reliable power to the grid while prioritizing affordability for Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers and mitigating business risk. AEP today announced a joint development agreement with X-energy (Nasdaq: XE) to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a 960-megawatt (MW) advanced nuclear energy project at a former coal plant site in Sullivan County, Indiana. Amazon is supporting the project's development through a funding agreement. If the development project reaches a final investment decision and moves forward with construction and commercial operation, the completed facility would add safe, clean, reliable electricity to the grid using X-energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor technology. Amazon intends to purchase the power under a long-term contract, covering the costs of the facility and its operations for the duration of the contract. This collaboration combines AEP's power generation and nuclear operating expertise, Amazon's commitment to development capital and long-term power purchase, and X-energy's advanced nuclear technology to explore the development of a clean, safe, long-term energy solution to benefit customers and foster economic development in Indiana. "Advanced nuclear energy has the potential to provide dependable power for over half a century while supporting economic growth in our communities. With this development plan, we are working to bring together the resources to help meet unprecedented growth in energy demand with reliable baseload power while protecting affordability for existing customers," said Bill Fehrman, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Our agreements with Amazon and X-energy will provide all necessary capital protections and financial safeguards that we have said are essential for any potential nuclear project to move forward." X-energy's Xe-100 is an advanced nuclear technology designed to provide safe, reliable energy in a compact footprint. The initial project would include 12 Xe-100 units of 80 MW each, configured in groups of four, for a total of 960 MW. The companies are evaluating the former site of I&M's Breed Generating Station in Sullivan County, Indiana, as a location for the potential project. Sullivan County recently became part of the Indiana Advanced Nuclear Ready Communities Program that supports the opportunity for an advanced nuclear project. Indiana Governor Mike Braun said, "Indiana is building an energy future that prioritizes affordability for Hoosier families and businesses while driving economic growth. The decision by I&M/AEP, Amazon and X-energy to explore this technology in one of Indiana's counties represents the kind of innovation and investment that can deliver lasting benefits for our state. This project has the potential to create well-paying jobs in Sullivan County, strengthen our electric grid and further position Indiana as a national leader in advanced nuclear energy." Should the project advance beyond the development phase into construction and commercial operation, it is expected to create jobs, expand the local tax base and strengthen Indiana's energy infrastructure for more than 60 years. As the potential project moves forward, the companies are committed to working closely with local leaders, residents, regulators and other stakeholders. "At Amazon, we are committed to serving the needs of our customers and achieving our Climate Pledge goal to be net-zero carbon across our operations by 2040," said Josh Weissman, VP of Data Center Infrastructure Capacity Delivery at Amazon. "This collaboration with AEP and X-energy would enable us to make progress on both while ensuring that Indiana's communities benefit. Together, we're looking to develop nearly a gigawatt of carbon-free power for the regional grid and pay our full costs without passing them to others. This project would also create jobs and generate tax revenues to benefit Hoosier communities for decades to come." J. Clay Sell, CEO of X-energy, said, "This effort pairs AEP's 50 years of excellence in nuclear operations with the world-class expertise of Amazon to chart a new course for Indiana's energy future, powered by our Xe-100 small modular reactor. Together, we're working to advance a clean, safe, reliable solution to meet growing energy demand and benefit Indiana and its communities for generations to come." American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We plan to invest $78 billion from 2026 through 2030 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 18,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 252,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 33,000 megawatts of diverse owned and contracted generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Ohio Power Company, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com. SOURCE American Electric Power
AEP Fuel Cell project targets low-carbon power for Google data center. by KnowESG AEP plans a $4 billion fuel cell facility in Wyoming to supply 702 MW of power to Google under a 20-year deal. Takeaways. * American Electric Power (AEP) plans to invest $4 billion in a 702 MW fuel cell power facility near Cheyenne, Wyoming, to supply electricity to Google under a 20-year power purchase agreement. * The project will use Bloom Energy's fuel cell technology and include plans for carbon capture to support near-zero-emissions power generation. * Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the facility scheduled to become fully operational by the end of 2028. American Electric Power (AEP) has announced plans to invest $4 billion in a fuel cell power generation facility near Cheyenne, Wyoming, to meet Google's growing electricity demand. The proposed 702-megawatt (MW) facility will supply power to the technology company under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The project will be developed through Cheyenne Fuel Cell, a power generation company approximately 92% owned and controlled by AEP. Under the agreement, Google will purchase electricity generated at the facility to support its energy requirements in the region. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the project scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2028. Fuel Cell technology to support low-carbon power. The facility will use fuel cell technology developed by Bloom Energy, which is designed to deliver reliable electricity on demand to large energy consumers. Unlike conventional power generation methods that rely on combustion, the technology produces electricity without burning natural gas. The project also includes plans to integrate carbon capture technology. According to AEP, this approach is intended to enable near-zero-emissions electricity generation. The final emissions performance will depend on how the facility's technology and carbon capture systems operate. The proposed investment reflects growing interest in alternative power generation technologies as technology companies seek reliable electricity supplies for energy-intensive operations, including data centers. Fuel cells can provide electricity continuously, making them an option for customers that require dependable power around the clock. Google expands power arrangements in Wyoming. The AEP announcement follows separate agreements between Google and Black Hills, a utility based in South Dakota that supplies electricity and natural gas. Those agreements are intended to support Google's planned data center in Cheyenne. The additional power arrangements highlight the importance of securing sufficient electricity as data center development increases demand on regional energy infrastructure. Companies operating large computing facilities need reliable supplies to support their operations, particularly as artificial intelligence and cloud computing expand. For utilities, such projects also create opportunities to develop new generation capacity and work with major commercial customers on long-term energy supply arrangements. AEP sees growing demand for new energy solutions. AEP President and CEO Bill Fehrman said the company is combining new technologies with partnerships to respond to rising electricity demand. He noted that the project would help the utility deliver energy solutions at scale while creating opportunities to serve customers both within and outside its traditional service area. The $4 billion investment represents a significant commitment to fuel cell-based electricity generation. Its progress will depend on construction, technology integration, and the implementation of the planned carbon capture systems. Once operational, the 702 MW facility is expected to provide Google with a dedicated source of electricity under the long-term agreement. The project will also offer an example of how utilities and technology companies are exploring new approaches to meeting rising power needs while seeking to reduce emissions. If you're looking for ESG and Sustainability providers that offer customized solutions for your business needs, check out KnowESG's Solutions page. If you are an ESG provider looking to get your organization listed on its portal, visit this page. Get the ESG Brief in your inbox. One concise email a week - the ratings moves, regulation deadlines, and vetted solutions that matter. Trusted by sustainability and finance teams. No spam · unsubscribe anytime.
Amazon invests in nuclear energy project targeting nearly 1 gigawatt of carbon-free energy for Indiana. Amazon, X-energy, and AEP are collaborating to explore building small modular reactors in Indiana that would add carbon-free power to the regional grid. Published: October 19, 2026