Newsroom Archive

Michelle Palmer was recognized July 9 as American Municipal Power’s (AMP) 2012 “AMP DNA Award” recipient. Palmer is assistant vice president of technical services, and has been with the Columbus-based organization since 1999.

Marc S. Gerken, P.E., president and CEO of American Municipal Power, received the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Alex Radin Distinguished Service Award at the Association’s national conference in Seattle, Washington.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) has announced the 2012 recipients of two scholarship programs administered by the organization. AMP is awarding a total of eight scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and AP Alternatives (APA) are utilizing military veterans for construction of the solar generation facility under development in Napoleon, Ohio.

The AMP Fremont Energy Center (AFEC) has begun commercial operation and is now providing power to public power utilities in seven states.

Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed its A1 entity or counterparty rating on American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) on January 6, 2012.

More than 430 municipal officials and industry representatives gathered in Columbus this week for the 2011 AMP/OMEA Annual Conference.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) celebrated the ribbon cutting at the Fremont Energy Center. About 150 people attended the event, including representatives of AMP, its member communities and local officials, including Fremont Mayor Terry Overmyer.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) expanded its partnership with The Energy Authority (TEA®) following AMP’s July 28th $500 million acquisition of the Fremont Energy Center from FirstEnergy Generation Corp.

American Municipal Power, Inc (AMP) has announced its affiliation with the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), which will become AMP’s 129th member.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) has announced it has completed the purchase of the Fremont Energy Center from FirstEnergy Generation Corp., a subsidiary of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE). The over $500 million transaction closed July 28 and ownership of the 707 megawatt (fired) facility has transferred.

West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin was the keynote speaker as American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) celebrated the latest ground breaking in AMP’s development of run-of-the-river hydroelectric projects on the Ohio River.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has directed American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) to start flooding the cofferdam, constructed as part of the Smithland Hydroelectric Plant currently under development, as a result of historic flood forecasts and river levels above the 100 year flood elevation.

The Board of Trustees and executive management of American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) gathered recently to recognize the achievements of seven individuals that have made significant contributions to the organization. AMP unveiled and dedicated a Wall of Fame at its headquarters in Columbus.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) regarding the Fremont Energy Center, a 707 MW (fired) natural gas combined cycle generation plant currently under construction by FE and located predominantly in the City of Fremont, Ohio.

Up to seven $2,000 one-time scholarships for graduating high school seniors are available from American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP).

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was the keynote speaker as American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) celebrated the latest ground breaking in AMP’s development of six run-of-the-river hydroelectric projects on the Ohio River. The project, being built at the Smithland Locks and Dam, will add 72 MW of new, renewable generation to the region.

American Municipal Power (AMP) has selected the project team of Ramco/Burns & McDonnell to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the American Municipal Power Generating Station (AMPGS) a new 600-megawatt combined cycle gas turbine power facility to be located in Meigs County, near Letart Falls in southern Ohio.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) plans to move forward with development of an approximately 600 MW natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) generating facility in Meigs County, Ohio.

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was the keynote speaker as American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) celebrated the latest ground breaking in AMP’s development of six run-of-the-river hydroelectric projects on the Ohio River.