American Electric Power
On Dec. 20, 1906, a certificate of incorporation was filed in Albany, N.Y. for the American Gas and Electric Company. The company was formed from a utility holding company, Electric Company of America, which was organized in 1899. The company acquired its first utility properties Jan. 2, 1907. These properties provided electric service, gas, water, steam, transit, or ice service in communities in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The company became American Electric Power in 1958, and merged with Central and Southwest Corporation in 2000.
American Electric Power has a strong tradition of leadership, service and contributions to the communities they serve.American Electric Power’s Voision is To maintain our leadership as the largest generation and transmission company in the United States.To maintain our leadership as the largest electric distribution business throughout the regions they serve.To maintain their leadership in technical innovation of power systems, environmental technology, transmission systems and customer service.
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