HOMEINVESTORSNEWSROOMENVIRONMENTCOMMUNITYCAREERSABOUT USCONTACT US Home / About Us / Transmission What We Do Innovation Integrating Renewables Projects Partnerships Investing In Transmission AEP Transmission: Powering the Future AEP Transmission is dedicated to making the connections that power tomorrow's possibilities. With a commitment to safety and a long history of continuous innovation in transmission, we uniquely combine an in-depth knowledge of the current electrical system with an understanding of the evolving marketplace and the technologies that will make up the grid of the future. AEP Transmission: Legacy & Vision PLAY VIDEO AEP Transmission is rapidly growing, with more than $60 billion in U.S. projects planned through 2024 by the members of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the trade association for U.S. investor-owned electric utilities. This growth is fueled by changes in the generation market and the need to build more reliability, redundancy and capacity into the transmission system. AEP works together with communities, renewable generation providers, regulators, transmission developers and other utilities to design and build energy solutions without borders. AEP Transmission is actively investing in the future by creating the infrastructure needed for electric reliability and economic growth. Find out how. Did You Know? Transmission lines operate at much higher voltages—69 kilovolts (kV) to 765 kV—than distribution lines because higher voltages are more efficient and economical for moving electricity long distances. The voltage is "stepped down" at substations to levels used by distribution networks. This level is again reduced to household current by a transformer near your home. Learn More Transmission Current Projects Transmission FAQ Transmission Firsts 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. © 1996-2015 American Electric Power. All Rights Reserved.