AEP Named One of America's Most JUST Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the JUST 100 list for the fifth year in a row. This ranking by JUST Capital recognizes America's best corporate citizens. AEP placed in the top 20 for the third year in a row and received second place in the utilities industry.

The JUST 100 identifies companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders. JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, assessed 940 of the nation's largest publicly traded companies across top priority issues stakeholders identified through public opinion research. Companies were evaluated on their performance investing in employees and supporting communities, among other metrics.

"We are honored to be recognized on the JUST 100 list for the fifth year in a row and are committed to empowering our team members and positively impacting the communities where we live and work," said Bill Fehrman, AEP president and chief executive officer. "We are eager to deepen our relationships in our states and work with our stakeholders to build coalitions that support our efforts to provide reliable, affordable energy for our customers and communities."

About AEP
Our team at American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 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 29,000 megawatts of diverse 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 Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, 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