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Alliant Energy Appoints Industry Veteran Lisa Barton as President and Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, January 13, 2023

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MADISON, Wis., Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) today announced the appointment of Lisa M. Barton to the newly created role of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 27, 2023.

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MADISON, Wis., Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) today announced the appointment of Lisa M. Barton to the newly created role of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 27, 2023.
In this role, Ms. Barton will work closely with John O. Larsen, Alliant Energy’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer, to execute the company’s investment growth plan and continue advancing Alliant Energy’s work to enable a clean energy future for the customers and communities Alliant Energy serves.
Ms. Barton most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American Electric Power (AEP), one of the largest electric utility companies in the United States.
Alliant Energy has tremendous opportunities ahead in energy innovation, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s industry-leading performance.”

AEP NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST JUST COMPANIES FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, RANKED FIRST IN UTILITIES CATEGORY

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the JUST 100 2023 list , which recognizes America's best corporate citizens, and received the top ranking in the utilities category.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the JUST 100 2023 list , which recognizes America's best corporate citizens, and received the top ranking in the utilities category.
The JUST 100 identifies companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders.
JUST Capital, in partnership with CNBC, assessed 951 of the nation's largest publicly traded companies across 20 stakeholder-focused issues identified through public opinion research.
Companies were evaluated on their performance in job creation; diversity, equity and inclusion; worker health and safety; environmental sustainability and other metrics.

AEP Ohio to Continue Reliability Improvements, Upgrades Under Proposed Plan

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Friday, January 6, 2023

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GAHANNA, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, today filed an Electric Security Plan (ESP) application with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that continues AEP Ohio's commitment to reliability, innovation and offering programs that help customers reduce their energy use and save money.

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GAHANNA, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, today filed an Electric Security Plan (ESP) application with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio that continues AEP Ohio's commitment to reliability, innovation and offering programs that help customers reduce their energy use and save money.
These circuits will be improved through equipment upgrades, by being rebuilt, or reconfiguring how power flows to improve reliability.
In addition, AEP Ohio is proposing to build on the successful Electric Vehicle Charging Program approved in the previous ESP.
These new and innovative proposals are being made in addition to continuing the distribution grid maintenance and upgrades that are necessary to meet the needs of AEP Ohio customers.

TIPICO UNVEILS EXCLUSIVE COLUMBUS CREW-THEMED SPORTSBOOK WELCOME OFFER

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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HOBOKEN, NJ, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tipico Sportsbook, a leading sports betting operator that will be making its Ohio debut in January, today announced an exclusive sportsbook welcome offer for new Ohio users in partnership with the Columbus Crew.

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HOBOKEN, NJ, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tipico Sportsbook, a leading sports betting operator that will be making its Ohio debut in January, today announced an exclusive sportsbook welcome offer for new Ohio users in partnership with the Columbus Crew.
The offer – called The Tipico ’96 Welcome Offer – includes a $96 Crew Team Shop voucher that is exclusive to new Ohio users who open a Tipico sportsbook account between now and Tipico’s anticipated Ohio launch on January 1, 2023.
The Tipico ’96 Welcome Offer, which is named to honor of the Club’s founding as the first club in MLS in 1996, includes the following exclusive perks:
New Ohio users can claim the $96 Team Shop voucher by making a verified, real-money sportsbook account with Tipico and make a qualifying $50 deposit.
“The exciting Tipico ’96 Welcome Offer acts to deepen Tipico’s strong partnership with the Columbus Crew and its supporters.

ARCOS expands contract with AEP to support field mobility so

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ARCOS® LLC, a leader in workforce management solutions for utilities and other critical infrastructure industries, and American Electric Power have expanded AEP's use of ARCOS's software beyond the ARCOS Callout and Scheduling Suite to include ARCOS Crew Manager, Resource Assist and Mobile Workbench. The ARCOS mobile workforce management solutions support AEP's field mobility project, which automates critical aspects of managing crews and restoring power.

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The ARCOS mobile workforce management solutions support AEP's field mobility project, which automates critical aspects of managing crews and restoring power.
To enhance its use of Resource Assist, AEP will explore how contractors can take advantage of the ARCOS sMART mobile application.
AEP will also implement the ARCOS Mobile Workbench software to provide field crews with a single, simple solution for assigning field orders and tracking work as it happens.
AEP achieved a five-minute reduction in CAIDI with the ARCOS callout system when calling out a four-person service crew for restoration work.

PSO Files Proposal to Increase Power Supply and Stabilize Customer Bills

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

This proposed plan will help meet projected power needs while protecting customers from volatility in energy costs driven by high natural gas and power prices.

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This proposed plan will help meet projected power needs while protecting customers from volatility in energy costs driven by high natural gas and power prices.
The fuel-free power plan would fund the purchase of a total of 995.5 megawatts of new, cost-effective renewable energy.
After all the facilities are online by the end of 2025, an average residential customer would see an estimated initial monthly bill increase of $3.48 (2.6%).
Due to ongoing market volatility, it is difficult to project the precise impact on customer bills as prices will continue to fluctuate based on variables like supply chain issues and fuel costs.

Utilimarc's Rightsizing Analyses Identify Major Cost-Savings Opportunities for AEP Fleet

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

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Utilimarc's rightsizing analysis was completed on 3,000 heavy-duty vehicles from AEP's total asset count of 13,000.

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Utilimarc's rightsizing analysis was completed on 3,000 heavy-duty vehicles from AEP's total asset count of 13,000.
"We needed to tackle vehicle usage first - and cost reduction strategies are quick to follow," said AEP Strategic Initiatives Lead Derek Ash.
Using AEP's usage, maintenance and cost data, Utilimarc's BI Platform was able to identify which vehicles were underutilized and no longer needed.
Overall, these kinds of insights are key in reducing fleet costs, reducing waste and increasing fleet efficiency.

Camp Run-A-Mutt Announces Opening of Columbus, Ohio Location

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Camp Run-A-Mutt, a cage-free doggie daycare and boarding franchise, is excited to announce its first Ohio location.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Camp Run-A-Mutt, a cage-free doggie daycare and boarding franchise, is excited to announce its first Ohio location.
Camp Run-A-Mutt Columbus is located at 55 Green Meadows Dr. S., Lewis Center, OH 43035.
Christie and Todd Ely are the owners of the newest Camp Run-A-Mutt location.
After researching the dog daycare industry for four years, Christie and Todd knew Camp Run-A-Mutt was the right fit for them.

AEP NAMES KELLY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Ann P. Kelly executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective Nov. 30.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Ann P. Kelly executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective Nov. 30.
Kelly will be responsible for AEP's accounting and tax, treasury and risk, corporate planning and budgeting, and investor relations functions.
She will report to Nicholas K. Akins, AEP chair and chief executive officer (CEO), until Jan. 1 when Julie Sloat, AEP president and current CFO, becomes CEO.
Previously, she was corporate controller and chief accounting officer for UGI, assistant treasurer for UGI, and controller and principal accounting officer for UGI Utilities.

AEP RECOGNIZED AS A BEST ESG COMPANY BY INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY

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Monday, October 31, 2022

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named one of the Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named one of the Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily.
The 100 companies then were ranked by Dow Jones' ESG score.
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.