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American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) has announced the 2019 recipients of two scholarship programs administered by the organization.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and several member utilities were recognized for excellence in safety at the American Public Power Association's (APPA) 2019 Engineering & Operations Technical Conference held in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 1-3.​

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) concluded another successful annual Technical Services Conference this week with dozens of participants from several member communities. The conference was held in Columbus April 23 and 24.

Several American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) member utilities were awarded Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) recognition from the American Public Power Association (APPA) during the association’s annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference held in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 1-3.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) announced today that longtime President and CEO Marc Gerken will retire next year after leading the organization for nearly two decades. He will remain in his role and fully engaged as the search for his replacement takes place.

Representatives from more than 25 American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and Ohio Municipal Electric Association (OMEA) member communities participated in the 2019 American Public Power Association (APPA) Legislative Rally Feb. 25-27.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) received the Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Platinum Award from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA).

More than 300 participants took part in the 2018 American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP)/Ohio Municipal Electric Association (OMEA) Annual Conference, held in Cleveland Sept. 24–27.

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

Tom Jones, executive borough secretary for the Borough of Berlin, receives the prestigious 2018 AMP Seven Hats Award.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) hosted electric lineworkers from three states within its membership for the Fifth Annual AMP Lineworkers Rodeo. The AMP Lineworkers Rodeo is a unique competition featuring the best lineworkers from across AMP’s membership demonstrating their linework tasks and skills.

Bruce Metz, village administrator for the Village of Jackson Center, is a 2018 recipient of the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Larry Hobart Seven Hats Award. Metz was presented with the award during the APPA’s National Conference in New Orleans on June 19.

Jolene Thompson, executive vice president of American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and executive director of the Ohio Municipal Electric Association, was elected vice chair of the American Public Power Association (APPA) Board of Directors during the organization’s annual conference, June 15-20 in New Orleans.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and several member utilities were recognized for excellence in safety at the American Public Power Association's (APPA) 2018 Engineering & Operations Technical Conference held in Raleigh, N.C.

Kyle Weygandt has been recognized as the American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) 2018 DNA Award recipient.

Several American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) member utilities were awarded Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) recognition from the American Public Power Association (APPA) during the association’s annual Engineering & Operations Technical Conference held in Raleigh, N.C.

A recent financial audit of the Ohio Municipal Electric Generation Agency Joint Ventures (OMEGA JV) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, as well as of the Municipal Energy Services Agency (MESA) by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report.

American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) has announced the 2018 recipients of two scholarship programs administered by the organization. AMP is awarding a total of eight scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

AMP recognizes National Electrical Safety Month and offers tips and reminders on electric safety.

Keith Brooks was honored at the 2018 AMP Wall of Fame ceremony on April 18.