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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.

AMP President/CEO Marc Gerken was one of a number of energy executives, and other industry, labor, environmental leaders and experts from around the country participating in an energy forum at West Virginia University on Aug. 6.

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.