AEP Schedules Live Webcast of Quarterly Earnings Call

American Electric Power has scheduled a quarterly earnings conference call with financial analysts for 9 a.m. EST Friday, Jan. 28. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at http://www.aep.com/go/webcasts. The webcast will include audio of the call as well as visuals of charts and graphics referred to by AEP management during the call. The call will be archived on http://www.aep.com/go/webcasts for use by those unable to listen to the... Read more..

AEP Recognized as Military-Friendly Employer for Sixth Consecutive Year

G.I. Jobs magazine has named American Electric Power one of the nation’s 50 most “military-friendly” employers for the sixth consecutive year. AEP is among only seven companies that have appeared on the publication’s top-50 list each year since it was introduced in 2003. G.I. Jobs helps provide training and career opportunities for veterans and those in transition from military to civilian employment. This year’s honorees... Read more..

American Electric Power Selects Ventyx Enterprise Asset Management Solution

Ventyx®, the world’s largest private software provider to the energy and utility industry, today announced that American Electric Power, the largest electricity generator in the United States, has committed to upgrade their enterprisewide work management and supply chain systems to the latest version of Asset Suite from Ventyx. AEP is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, with more than 5 million customers linked to AEP’s... Read more..

Ricardo Creates New Strategic Business Group to Focus on Hybrid Vehicle Development

Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world’s automotive, military, transport and new energy industries, today announced the formation of a dedicated global strategic business group to focus the company’s state-of-the-art resources in technology, facilities and engineering skills on hybrid and electric vehicle development. The new organization, to be known as the... Read more..

ITC Sends Crews to Assist With Power Restoration in Hurricane-Ravaged Gulf Coast Communities

ITC Holdings Corp. has sent emergency field crews from its Michigan and Iowa operations to Louisiana to assist with power restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. The Gulf Coast storm, which hit Monday, has left more than 1.9 million residents in Louisiana without electricity. More than 90,000 households in neighboring Mississippi are also without power. ITC subsidiaries ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission Company (METC)... Read more..

Advanced Control Systems Responds to Severe Midwest Floods With Record Breaking Delivery Time for ITC Midwest

Advanced Control Systems, Inc. (ACS), a leading provider of smart grid automation and system solutions to global utilities, recently completed an expedited delivery of two ACS substation automation systems to ITC Midwest LLC, a subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ITC), in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In response to the widespread flooding that overtook Eastern Iowa in early June, ACS accelerated the design, configuration and delivery of replacement systems... Read more..

Zebula Named Treasurer of American Electric Power

Charles E. Zebula has been named senior vice president and treasurer of American Electric Power, the company announced today. The change is effective Sept. 1. Zebula, 48, was previously senior vice president – fuel, emissions and logistics for AEP. In his new position, Zebula will be responsible for AEP’s treasury and investor relations activities. He will report to Holly Koeppel, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Zebula... Read more..