Power Sector Clean Energy Momentum

April 26, 2018

At this dynamic moment in the power sector, companies across the country are moving full steam ahead to dramatically reduce carbon emissions from their generation fleet and make big investments in zero-emission generation in order to address climate change and usher in a low-carbon future. American Electric Power will pursue a strategy to reduce carbon pollution by 60% by 2030, and 80% by 2050, below 2000 levels. The company has plans to add 5,500 MW of wind and 3,000 MW of solar capacity in the coming years.

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