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SoftBank to Build Massive $33B Gas Power Plant in U.S.

The new 9.2 GW facility would be the largest power plant in the country.

Former FirstEnergy exec details how Ohio regulator's decisions enriched utility

Witness testifies that PUCO chair Sam Randazzo helped FirstEnergy avoid $150M in cuts and gain $79M in profits

Ameresco Partners with Ohio School District for Solar Project

The 304 kW rooftop solar system will provide energy savings and hands-on learning opportunities for students.

Hilliard Hosts Open House on Controversial Data Center Fuel Cells

AEP plans to install over 200 natural gas-powered fuel cells at an Amazon facility, drawing concerns from the city

FirstEnergy Ohio PIPP RFP Auction Details Announced

Winning supplier to serve all PIPP load from June 2026 to May 2027

New Power Line Project Approved for Youngstown Area

Regulators greenlight $27 million project to improve grid reliability and boost local tax revenue

Utility Companies Implement New Bank Account Payment Fees

Small business owner questions the rationale behind the new charges

North Lewisburg Sues Woodstock Over Wastewater Fees

Dispute over wastewater treatment service rates leads to legal action between neighboring villages.

Defense seeks halt in FirstEnergy bribery trial over key witness interviews

Lawyers claim prosecutors failed to disclose evidence from meetings with former FirstEnergy ethics officer.

Former FirstEnergy Executive Granted Immunity to Testify Against Colleagues

Ebony Yeboah-Amankwah, ex-chief ethics officer, will testify truthfully about $4.3 million payment to Ohio regulator Sam Randazzo.

AEP Reports Strong Q4 Earnings, Boosts Load Outlook

Utility sees accelerating electrification and industrial demand driving growth

Receiver Agrees to Resign from Troubled Youngstown Heating Company

PUCO requests replacement receiver to manage SOBE Thermal Energy LLC's affairs

Analysts Set American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) PT at $127.39

The average 12-month target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $127.3947.

American Electric Power Announces Q4 2025 Earnings

The utility company is expected to report results on Thursday, February 12th.

Licking County Pipeline Announced to Strengthen Local Energy Infrastructure

The $150 million project will be fully funded by an energy generator, providing greater price stability and reliability for cooperative members.

Judge Allows Jury to Hear About HB 6's Impact on Electric Bills in FirstEnergy Bribery Trial

Prosecutors can present evidence showing electricity rate spikes due to the scandal, but cannot directly tell jurors their rates went up.

Ohio Renters Face High Utility Bills from Submetering Companies

Tenants see electric bills climb to nearly $500 for small apartments as submetering firms operate in regulatory gray area

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