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AEP RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST EMPLOYERS FOR DIVERSITY

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was included in Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list .

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) was included in Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list .
  • The final list ranked the 500 employers that received the most recommendations and demonstrated diversity-related best-practices.
  • AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.

Iris Energy provides 5.5 EH/s installation update

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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SYDNEY, Australia, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “Iris Energy”, “the Company” or “the Group”), a leading owner and operator of institutional-grade, highly efficient Bitcoin mining data centers powered by 100% renewable energy, today provided an update on the installation of its 5.5 EH/s of operating capacity.

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  • SYDNEY, Australia, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ: IREN ) (together with its subsidiaries, “Iris Energy”, “the Company” or “the Group”), a leading owner and operator of institutional-grade, highly efficient Bitcoin mining data centers powered by 100% renewable energy, today provided an update on the installation of its 5.5 EH/s of operating capacity.
  • All remaining 0.3 EH/s of miners have been delivered and are pending installation.
  • The Company is pleased to advise that the first 20MW data center is now operational at Childress, Texas.
  • Following energization of the 100MW primary substation on April 22, 2023, the first batches of miners have been installed and are currently hashing.

Ameresco Announces Appointment of Charles R. Patton to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the appointment of Charles R. Patton to its Board of Directors.

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  • Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the appointment of Charles R. Patton to its Board of Directors.
  • In this role, Patton oversaw American Electric’s customer service, regulatory, communications, safety and culture training, and federal public policy.
  • “I am excited to join the Board of Directors at Ameresco, a true pioneer in the energy solutions industry.
  • In addition to his new Board role at Ameresco, Patton also actively serves on the Board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., Messer, Inc., and Messer Construction Company.

Iris Energy provides 5.5 EH/s installation update

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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SYDNEY, Australia, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “Iris Energy”, “the Company” or “the Group”), a leading owner and operator of institutional-grade, highly efficient Bitcoin mining data centers powered by 100% renewable energy, today provided an update on the installation of its 5.5 EH/s of operating capacity.

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  • SYDNEY, Australia, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ: IREN ) (together with its subsidiaries, “Iris Energy”, “the Company” or “the Group”), a leading owner and operator of institutional-grade, highly efficient Bitcoin mining data centers powered by 100% renewable energy, today provided an update on the installation of its 5.5 EH/s of operating capacity.
  • All remaining 0.9 EH/s of miners have been delivered and are pending installation.
  • 160MW of data centers (supporting ~4.9 EH/s) is available immediately, with commissioning of the first 20MW at Childress (supporting the remaining ~0.6 EH/s) expected imminently.
  • Since March 13, 2023, the relevant affiliated entity has acquired 480,461 ordinary shares in aggregate for total consideration of approximately $1,515,783.

AEP OUTLINES STRATEGIC FOCUS ON KENTUCKY

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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AEP is committed to providing reliable service to Kentucky customers and ensuring the financial health of the utility as part of the state's economic and energy future; Wiseman named Kentucky Power president and chief operating officer

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  • AEP is committed to providing reliable service to Kentucky customers and ensuring the financial health of the utility as part of the state's economic and energy future; Wiseman named Kentucky Power president and chief operating officer
    COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today reaffirms its commitment to Kentucky customers and outlines its strategic plans for Kentucky Power and AEP Kentucky Transco.
  • AEP and Liberty, a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., agreed to terminate the previously announced transaction under which AEP would sell its Kentucky operations to Liberty.
  • "We believe there are opportunities ahead for our Kentucky operations, and we will focus our efforts on economic development, reliability and controlling cost impacts to customers.
  • AEP is taking swift and decisive action to be best positioned in the near-term, while continuing to develop a long-term strategy for Kentucky that is consistent with the goals of the Kentucky commission.

Iris Energy provides 5.5 EH/s installation update

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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SYDNEY, Australia, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “Iris Energy”, “the Company” or “the Group”), a leading owner and operator of institutional-grade, highly efficient Bitcoin mining data centers powered by 100% renewable energy, today provided an update on the installation of its 5.5 EH/s of operating capacity.

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  • SYDNEY, Australia, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iris Energy Limited (NASDAQ: IREN ) (together with its subsidiaries, “Iris Energy”, “the Company” or “the Group”), a leading owner and operator of institutional-grade, highly efficient Bitcoin mining data centers powered by 100% renewable energy, today provided an update on the installation of its 5.5 EH/s of operating capacity.
  • All remaining 1.9 EH/s of miners have now been delivered and are pending installation.
  • As previously disclosed, following completion of the connection, approximately $18 million in previous deposits with AEP Texas are expected to be refunded.
  • Since March 13, 2023, the relevant affiliated entity has acquired 430,461 ordinary shares in aggregate for total consideration of approximately $1,283,253.

NiSource Joins NAESAD To Secure Critical Infrastructure Software

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural gas and electric company NiSource (NYSE: NI) today became the latest investor-owned utility to join the North American Energy Security Assurance Database (NAESAD). Through NAESAD, NiSource, American Electric Power (AEP), Avangrid, and Fortress Information Security securely share the latest essential information on software products managing mission-critical applications for the U.S. energy industry.

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  • NAESAD will provide the energy industry with a comprehensive Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) repository for every vendor.
  • In close collaboration with forward-looking software providers, NAESAD enables critical infrastructure companies to identify, triage, and remediate the most impactful and destructive risks.
  • "SBOMs are an important tool in our work to secure our most critical assets," said Carla Donev, NiSource Vice President of Infrastructure and Chief Information Security Officer.
  • NiSource joins NAESAD less than one month after the White House unveiled its 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy earlier this month.

AEP NAMES SMYTH EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT GRID SOLUTIONS & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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Antonio Smyth, currently senior vice president, Grid Solutions, has been named executive vice president, Grid Solutions and Government Affairs.

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  • Antonio Smyth, currently senior vice president, Grid Solutions, has been named executive vice president, Grid Solutions and Government Affairs.
  • AEP's executive vice president of External Affairs position is being eliminated, and the responsibilities have been realigned.
  • Regulatory Services will now report to David Feinberg, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary.
  • Smyth, 47, has been senior vice president, Grid Solutions, since 2021.

I&M is Powering the Next Tomorrow to Significantly Expand Clean Energy Generation

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking steps to significantly expand the volume of clean energy powering our customers' homes and businesses. I&M filed plans with state authorities for four solar power plants capable of generating power for more than 200,000 typical homes by mid-2026.

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  • The four solar power plants are expected to be placed in-service delivering energy to customers over a period from late 2025 to mid-2026.
  • The 2023 RFP is an "all-source" solicitation seeking proposals from various types of generation, including proposals for more solar and wind generation as well as battery storage, natural gas generation and other possible forms of generation.
  • "Our pursuit of a diversified suite of generation resources to supply the reliable energy our customers count on is part of that commitment.
  • American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities.

AEP RECOGNIZED FOR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS, RECEIVES GALLUP'S EXCEPTIONAL WORKPLACE AWARD

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has received the 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award , which recognizes organizations that incorporate employee engagement into core business values.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has received the 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award , which recognizes organizations that incorporate employee engagement into core business values.
  • A panel evaluated applicants and assessed them against criteria established by Gallup's employee engagement and performance data study.
  • Gallup's research indicated the engagement level among Exceptional Workplace award winners is 72%.
  • AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion.