Benefits

Transmission is a critical part of the national electricity grid, helping ensure the reliable delivery of energy that is vital for life today. Transmission infrastructure must be replaced as it reaches the end of its physical capabilities. Investing in transmission system upgrades can lead to multiple benefits.

Benefits & Value

• Safety for our customers, employees and public is our top priority

A grid with reliability and resiliance reduces customer outages

• Stronger, steel poles can better withstand extreme weather.
• New technologies help crews identify and respond to problems more quickly.
• New equipment provides greater protection from cyber and physical threats.

Transmission projects help make efficient regional markets through reduced congestion on the grid and help move electricity more effeciently. Connecting renewables also benefits the environment and reduces carbon

Transmission infrastructure investment supports economic development providing jobs, taxes and economic activity.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of AEP’s transmission investments, or, for a breakdown of our transmission investment benefits across our service area use the links below.