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NextEra Energy's higher ROE, stronger EPS growth outlook and larger $94 billion capex plan position it ahead of American Electric Power.

GAHANNA, Ohio, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy, SB Energy and AEP Ohio today announced planned multi-billion-dollar investments in advanced digital and energy infrastructure to support data center growth and drive economic development in Appalachian Ohio. The investments, when approved, will include new 765-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission infrastructure to serve data center development at the site of the former gaseous diffusion plant in Piketon, Ohio.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Brian Abraham president and chief operating officer of Appalachian Power (APCo) to align with the company's strategy to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders across its service territory. Abraham will join the company April 13 and will report to Bill Fehrman, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer.

The war in Iran has already sent multiple shockwaves through the markets. Gas prices have soared, tankers are on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, and crude oil futures are trading like 2021 meme stocks.

One reason for utilities' success is investors appear to be gravitating toward defensive, hard-asset stocks.

Rodriguez brings deep regulatory and stakeholder engagement experience to support Texas growth COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Adrian Rodriguez president and chief operating officer of AEP Texas to align with the company's strategy to capitalize on long-term priorities, further strengthen operational performance and enhance relationships with key stakeholders in the state. Rodriguez will join the company March 30 and will report to Bill Fehrman, AEP chairman, president and chief executive officer.

AEP plans $72 billion in grid and renewable investments through 2030 to drive rate-base growth, though REP concentration and new EPA rules pose risks.