American Electric Power — May 6, 2025 release

We operate the nation’s largest extra-high voltage transmission system that serves as America’s energy backbone. Our unique experience building and operating extra-high voltage lines has positioned us as an ideal partner to expand the grid to deliver reliable power. AEP's transmission business is expected to contribute 55% of operating earnings this year. With more than 500 new and existing customers interested in connecting to our transmission system, we recognize the enormous potential these projects have for our communities. New infrastructure will allow us to handle this increased demand, improve reliability and expand growth and prosperity in the communities we serve,” Fehrman added. At the same time, AEP remains committed to ensuring the costs to meet the needs of large-load commercial and industrial customers are balanced with affordability for all customers. In the first quarter, regulators in Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia approved large-load tariff modifications in each state. In Ohio, a regulatory decision is expected in the second half of the year, following a first-of-its-kind data center tariff and settlement filed by AEP Ohio last year. 2 Delivering on Energy Policy Goals and Bolstering Communities AEP is committed to working collaboratively with regulators and policymakers to achieve the energy goals of the states it serves. Updated integrated resource plans (IRPs) have been filed in Arkansas and Indiana and will be filed over the next year in Kentucky, Michigan, Virginia and We