TULSA, Okla., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Service
Company of Oklahoma (PSO), a
subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), today
submitted Requests for Proposals (RFP) for renewable energy
resources to supply the needs of its customers.
The RFPs solicit bids for the purchase of wind energy resources
of up to 2,800 megawatts (MW) and solar energy resources up to
1,350 MW. Wind energy resources must be a minimum of 100 MW
and solar energy resources a minimum of 50 MW. The renewable
energy resources must interconnect to the Southwest Power Pool
(SPP) and be located in Oklahoma,
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri or Texas.
Proposals will be due on January 13,
2022. Additional information regarding the RFPs and
contact information is available online at PSOklahoma.com/2021RFPs.
Proposals selected from the two RFPs are subject to
appropriate regulatory approvals.
About PSO
PSO, a unit of American Electric Power
(Nasdaq: AEP), is an electric utility company serving more than
562,000 customer accounts in eastern and southwestern Oklahoma. Based in Tulsa, PSO owns approximately 3,800 megawatts
of generating capacity fueled primarily by natural gas. It
also maintains and operates 22,000 miles of distribution lines and
3,700 miles of transmission lines. PSO is one of the largest
distributors of wind energy in the state. News releases and other
information are at www.PSOklahoma.com. Connect with us on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PSOklahoma.
About American Electric Power (AEP)
American Electric
Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is
powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and
communities. AEP's approximately 16,700 employees operate and
maintain the nation's largest electricity transmission system and
more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver
reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in
11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity
producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating
capacity, including more than 5,900 megawatts of renewable energy.
The company's plans include growing its renewable generation
portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on
track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from
2000 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by
2050. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on
sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and
inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio,
AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West
Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky
Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power
Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas
Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides
innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more
information, visit aep.com.
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SOURCE Public Service Company of Oklahoma