HOMEINVESTORSNEWSROOMENVIRONMENTCOMMUNITYCAREERSABOUT USCONTACT US Home / About Us / Issues And Positions Distribution Environmental Financial Generation Governmental Affairs Transmission Associations A-Z Index Glossary Issues And Positions The electric utility industry is facing an era of greater turmoil and bigger stakes than it has at any other time since Thomas Edison energized his first light bulb. Issues are varied and complex. Their implications stretch far beyond the simple generation of electricity for use by America’s consumers. Issues facing the industry today are societal in scope and include the environment, national security, interstate commerce, and the financial well-being of the country, to name but a few. Decisions made today will follow us for decades and their financial impacts are significant. Today’s electric utility investments often are in the billions of dollars. Regulations and legislation impacting the electric utility industry must be well crafted and comprehensive, without unintended consequences. This portion of AEP.com provides information on a host of key industry issues, intended to help policymakers as well as consumers make informed decisions. The issues and views contained in this section are collected from a variety of resources already in the public domain. Home Investors News Releases & E-mail Alerts Events, Presentations & Webcasts SEC Filings & Other Financial Reports Current Regulatory Activity Corporate Leaders & Governance Buy and Manage AEP Stock Stock History & Dividends Shareholder Contact & FAQs Newsroom Corporate News Releases Media Relations Contacts Regional Utility News Facts & Leadership Other Industry Resources Subscribe to News Alerts Financial/Investors Information For Credentialed Media Only Environment Corporate Accountability Report Climate Change Emissions & Compliance Environmental News Conservation & Outdoor Recreation FalconCam Community AEP Foundation Corporate Giving Guidelines Community Affairs & Economic Development Safety & Health For Teachers & Students Conservation & Outdoor Recreation Community Connections Report For Communities Affected By Plant Retirements Careers Current Job Openings College Co-Ops & Internships Taking an Employment Test AEP's Employment Process Why AEP? AEP Locations Pay And Benefits Work/Life Programs Career Development Life At AEP Diversity & Inclusion A Military Friendly Employer Awards & Recognitions About Us Mission, Values, & Strategy AEP Leadership Major Businesses Transmission: The Next Interstate System AEP Energy History & Recognition Advertising Issues And Positions AEP Websites Business to Business Required Internet Postings Contact Investor Relations Contacts Media relations contacts Employment contacts Customer Center Social Media Use of this site constitutes acceptance of the AEP Terms and Conditions. © 1996-2014 American Electric Power. All Rights Reserved.