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Nearly 500 participants took part in the 2013 AMP/OMEA Conference held in Columbus Oct. 28-31, a record attendance for this annual event.

Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has affirmed the ‘A3’ rating on the American Municipal Power, Inc. Meldahl Hydroelectric Project revenue bonds.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) recently expanded its executive management team, naming Bobby Little as Senior Vice President of Risk Control.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) have executed a contract that will extend the operation of Efficiency Smart – AMP’s successful energy efficiency program – beyond its initial three-year contract term.

Karen Ritchey was recognized May 31 as American Municipal Power’s (AMP) 2013 “AMP DNA Award” recipient. Ritchey is manager of communications programs, and has been with the Columbus-based organization since 2005.

In late 2012, FirstEnergy and American Municipal Power (AMP) announced they had entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to site, build and operate a natural gas peaking facility located on the grounds of FirstEnergy’s existing Eastlake Plant in Eastlake, Ohio. It now appears unlikely the project will proceed as a result of uncertainty regarding a number of issues, several of which could affect AMP’s financing for the project.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) President/CEO Marc Gerken is the new President of the National Hydropower Association (NHA) Board of Directors. Gerken was installed as President during the association’s annual conference held April 22-24 in Washington, D.C., and will lead the association’s efforts during the coming year.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) added five individuals to the AMP Wall of Fame last week. The Wall of Fame was established in 2011 to honor those individuals who through their dedication have made significant contributions to AMP, the Ohio Municipal Electric Association (OMEA) and public power.

On April 10, Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the A1 issuer rating on American Municipal Power, Inc.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will extend operation of Efficiency Smart™, AMP’s successful energy efficiency offering, from January 2014 through at least December 2016.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) President & CEO Marc Gerken testified before a Congressional Subcommittee this morning on the benefits of and challenges to AMP’s efforts to create a diversified generation portfolio.

On February 24, major components of the generators for the Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant, one of four under construction by AMP at existing dams on the Ohio River, left the manufacturing facility in Hannibal, Ohio en route to the site, approximately 594 miles downriver.

The village of Georgetown, Ohio has become the newest member of American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP).

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) has executed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) to construct, own and operate a proposed natural gas generating facility.

Unit 2 of Prairie State Energy Campus’s 1600-megawatt power plant went live today, producing commercial power for its nine owners and their 2.5 million customers.

Nearly 400 municipal officials and industry representatives gathered in Cleveland last week for the 2012 AMP/OMEA Annual Conference.

The Ohio Municipal Electric Association (OMEA) last week held elections for the organization’s Board of Directors and Board leadership.

A ribbon cutting celebration for one of the largest solar projects in the state of Ohio was held recently at the Napoleon Solar Facility.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) recently received continued confirmation of the strength of the Prairie State Energy Campus project from Fitch Ratings (Fitch) and Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Ratings Services.