American Electric Power Company Inc

NASDAQ: AEP
$86.37
+$0.81 (+0.9%)
Closing price April 24, 2024
American Electric Power Company Inc, based in Columbus, Ohio, is a major player in the US electricity sector. Since its founding in 1906, it has been lighting up homes and businesses by generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity. AEP uses a diverse mix of energy sources including coal, natural gas, renewables like solar and wind, and even nuclear power. Beyond serving retail customers, AEP also plays a key role in the wholesale electricity market, providing power to other utilities, cooperatives, and municipalities.

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