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Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | $ 184.8 | $ (85.1) | $ (147.7)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | 340.3 | 536.8 | (66.4)
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues |  | 19,639.5 | 16,792.0 | 14,918.5
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense |  | 1,396.1 | 1,199.1 | 1,165.7
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (537.7) | (337.9) | 163.2
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 5.4 | 115.5 | 40.5
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (424.7) | (266.9) | 129.0
Reclassifications of KPCo Pension and OPEB Regulatory Assets, Net of Tax |  | (16.7) | 0.0 | 0.0
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (101.1) | 269.9 | 62.6
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | 83.7 | 184.8 | (85.1)
Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | 115.6 | 123.7 | 130.7
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (13.2) | (10.3) | (8.9)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (10.4) | (8.1) | (7.0)
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (10.4) | (8.1) | (7.0)
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | 105.2 | 115.6 | 123.7
Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | (73.2) | (100.7) | (163.4)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | (155.4) | 27.5 | 62.7
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (172.1) | 27.5 | 62.7
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | (245.3) | (73.2) | (100.7)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |  |  |  |
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (101.1) | 269.9 | 62.6
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Commodity [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | 163.7 | (60.6) | (103.5)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | 477.3 | 488.2 | (89.2)
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (528.5) | (334.1) | 167.2
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (417.5) | (263.9) | 132.1
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | 59.8 | 224.3 | 42.9
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | 223.5 | 163.7 | (60.6)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | (21.3) | (47.5) | (11.5)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI | [1] | 18.4 | 21.1 | (39.9)
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 4.0 | 6.5 | 4.9
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.9
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | 21.6 | 26.2 | (36.0)
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | 0.3 | (21.3) | (47.5)
Generation and Marketing Revenues [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues |  | 2,448.9 | 2,108.3 | 1,621.0
Reclassifications To Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |  |  |  |
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (4.4) |  |
Reclassifications to AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent |  | (21.1) |  |
Reclassifications of KPCo Pension and OPEB Regulatory Assets, Net of Tax |  | (16.7) |  |
Reclassifications To Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications to AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications of KPCo Pension and OPEB Regulatory Assets, Net of Tax |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications To Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (4.4) |  |
Reclassifications to AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent |  | (21.1) |  |
Reclassifications of KPCo Pension and OPEB Regulatory Assets, Net of Tax |  | (16.7) |  |
Reclassifications To Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Commodity [Member] |  |  |  |
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications to AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications of KPCo Pension and OPEB Regulatory Assets, Net of Tax |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications To Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications to AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications of KPCo Pension and OPEB Regulatory Assets, Net of Tax |  | 0.0 |  |
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 4.0 | 6.5 | 4.9
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | (21.8) | (19.4) | (19.2)
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 8.6 | 9.1 | 10.3
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (113.0) | (71.0) | 34.2
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | (21.8) | (19.4) | (19.2)
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 8.6 | 9.1 | 10.3
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (2.8) | (2.2) | (1.9)
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Commodity [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (111.0) | (70.2) | 35.1
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 4.0 | 6.5 | 4.9
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.0
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Generation and Marketing Revenues [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues | [2] | 0.1 | 0.7 | (0.4)
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Generation and Marketing Revenues [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Generation and Marketing Revenues [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Generation and Marketing Revenues [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Commodity [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues | [2] | 0.1 | 0.7 | (0.4)
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Generation and Marketing Revenues [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Purchased Electricity for Resale [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | [2] | (528.6) | (334.8) | 167.6
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Purchased Electricity for Resale [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Purchased Electricity for Resale [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Purchased Electricity for Resale [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Commodity [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | [2] | (528.6) | (334.8) | 167.6
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Purchased Electricity for Resale [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Commodity |  |  |  |
Purchased Electricity for Resale | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Apple Blossom and Black Oak [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | (10.0) | (7.0) | 6.0
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | (6.5) | (8.9) | (12.8)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | (3.2) | 1.3 | 2.7
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues |  | 1,848.0 | 1,587.7 | 1,528.0
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense |  | 208.7 | 176.5 | 171.8
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.5
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 72.6 | 43.1 | (11.2)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (2.1) | 2.4 | 3.9
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | (8.6) | (6.5) | (8.9)
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | 5.3 | 5.1 | 4.9
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.1
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | (10.5) | (11.7) | (14.3)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | (3.2) | 1.2 | 2.6
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (3.2) | 1.2 | 2.6
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | (13.7) | (10.5) | (11.7)
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |  |  |  |
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (2.1) | 2.4 | 3.9
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | (1.3) | (2.3) | (3.4)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.0
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | (0.3) | (1.3) | (2.3)
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | (0.1) | (0.1) | (0.1)
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | (0.1) | (0.1) | (0.1)
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3
Appalachian Power Co [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | 24.4 | 7.2 | 5.0
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | (24.1) | 22.3 | 7.0
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues |  | 3,520.7 | 3,092.9 | 2,809.2
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense |  | 233.9 | 214.0 | 217.6
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (6.4) | (6.4) | (6.1)
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 18.2 | 22.1 | 4.3
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (5.1) | (5.1) | (4.8)
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (29.2) | 17.2 | 2.2
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | (4.8) | 24.4 | 7.2
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | 1.2 | 5.4 | 9.2
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (5.4) | (5.3) | (4.8)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (4.3) | (4.2) | (3.8)
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (4.3) | (4.2) | (3.8)
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | (3.1) | 1.2 | 5.4
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | 15.7 | 2.6 | (5.1)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | (24.1) | 13.1 | 7.7
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (24.1) | 13.1 | 7.7
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | (8.4) | 15.7 | 2.6
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |  |  |  |
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (29.2) | 17.2 | 2.2
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | 7.5 | (0.8) | 0.9
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | 0.0 | 9.2 | (0.7)
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (1.0) | (1.1) | (1.3)
Reclassifications from AOCI, Net of Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (0.8) | (0.9) | (1.0)
Net Current Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |  | (0.8) | 8.3 | (1.7)
Ending Balance in AOCI |  | 6.7 | 7.5 | (0.8)
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | (1.0) | (1.1) | (1.3)
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | (5.4) | (5.3) | (5.3)
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  |  |  | 0.5
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (1.3) | (1.3) | (1.3)
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Amortization of Deferred Costs [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | (5.4) | (5.3) | (5.3)
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  |  |  | 0.5
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (1.1) | (1.1) | (1.0)
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Pension and OPEB [Member] | Changes in Funded Status [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  |  |  | 0.0
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] |  |  |  |
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense | [2] | (1.0) | (1.1) | (1.3)
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0
Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  |  |  | 0.0
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | (0.2) | (0.2) | (0.3)
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] |  |  |  |
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component |  |  |  |
Beginning Balance in AOCI |  | (1.3) | (7.0) | (11.6)
Change in Fair Value Recognized in AOCI |  | (0.3) | 4.2 | 3.1
Commodity |  |  |  |
Generation and Marketing Revenues |  | 2,659.7 | 2,330.7 | 2,236.0
Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense |  | 125.2 | 116.8 | 112.3
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
Reclassifications from AOCI, before Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.9
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit |  | 4.2 | (10.6) | (7.5)
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Interest Rate |  |  |  |
Interest Expense |  | 83.8 | 62.9 | 60.3
Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
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Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) |  | (2.0) | (2.0) | (2.0)
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Pension and OPEB |  |  |  |
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Amortization of Actuarial (Gains) Losses |  |  |  | 0.0
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[1] | The change in fair value includes $(10) million, $(7) million and $6 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to AEP's investment in joint venture wind farms acquired as part of the purchase of Sempra Renewables LLC.
[2] | Amounts reclassified to the referenced line item on the statements of income.

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