American Electric Power
Coverage of American Electric Power in the Nexus archive.
- A $100M Ohio energy fund lacks transparency — and excludes renewables
Ohio's $100M JobsOhio Energy Opportunity Initiative funds natural gas and nuclear projects but excludes renewables, drawing criticism over transparency and favoritism. JobsOhio, a private entity exempt from public records laws, administers the program, which has faced ethical concerns due to ties between a board member and American Electric Power.
- Trump promises cheaper power from data centers. Analysts say bills could jump 40%
President Donald Trump announced a voluntary pledge with governors and companies to prevent higher utility bills from data centers, despite analysts warning bills could rise 40%. The pledge, signed by 23 governors and 187 companies, aims to address electricity demand from AI-driven data centers, though skepticism remains about its effectiveness.
- Ohio attorney general candidates call for more transparency from JobsOhio after ethics complaint
Ohio attorney general candidates are demanding transparency from JobsOhio after a Democratic candidate filed an ethics complaint against Josh Rubin, the agency's board chair and CEO of CJR Group, which represents American Electric Power. The complaint alleges potential conflicts of interest involving a $100 million fund for nuclear reactor development, with JobsOhio facing longstanding controversies over corporate ties and financial incentives.
- Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages
West Virginians face soaring electricity bills exceeding mortgages, contradicting Donald Trump's 2016 promise to halve energy costs. Rising utility prices, including a 4.8% national increase, strain households, with some forced to choose between heating and food. Energy cost concerns resurface as a political issue amid ongoing rate hikes.