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Document and Entity Information
Mar. 24, 2025
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Entity Registrant Name AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000004904
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Mar. 24, 2025
Entity Incorporation State Country Code NY
Entity File Number 1-3525
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-4922640
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Riverside Plaza
Entity Address, City or Town Columbus
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43215
City Area Code (614)
Local Phone Number 716-1000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $6.50 par value
Trading Symbol AEP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false