AMP Selects Ramco/Burns & McDonnell Team to Design and Build New Power Station in Southern Ohio
September 3rd, 2010
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.
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AMP To Take Next Steps in Development of a Natural Gas Generation Project in Meigs County
August 23rd, 2010
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.
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Ground Broken on Third AMP Hydroelectric Project
June 30th, 2010
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.
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Vermont Energy Investment Corporation to Create “Efficiency Smart Power Plant” for AMP Members in Six States
June 21st, 2010
The Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) and American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) have signed a contract for VEIC to provide a wide range of energy-efficiency and implementation services for the municipal electric utility members of the Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit wholesale power supplier.
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American Municipal Power and Standard Energy Announce 300 Megawatt Solar Energy Development
June 8th, 2010
American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and Standard Energy, LLC, an affiliate of Standard Solar, today announced an agreement for the development of up to 300 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy generation capacity.
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Long Time AMP Employee Marlene Grout Recognized for Efforts
June 7th, 2010
Secretary/receptionist Marlene Grout was recognized June 2 as American Municipal Power’s (AMP) 2010 “AMP DNA Award” recipient. Marc Gerken, AMP president/CEO initiated the annual award in 2008 to recognize an employee who advances AMP’s vision and mission as established through its strategic planning process.
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CVEC Joins American Municipal Power Project – Acquires 15 MW of Renewable Energy
June 7th, 2010
American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) has agreed to provide 14.6 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to the members of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) from a run-of-the-river energy source on the Ohio River.
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Randell Corbin Promoted at AMP
June 2nd, 2010
American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) has announced the promotion of Randell Corbin to Assistant Vice President for Energy Policy & Sustainability. In this position, Corbin will oversee energy policy development, various sustainability programs, business development services; and will be working on the launch of AMP’s new energy efficiency program.
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AMP to Retire Gorsuch Generating Station
May 19th, 2010
American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) today announced plans to begin cessation of operations at the Richard H. Gorsuch Generating Station (RHGS), a 1950’s vintage coal-fired power plant located near Marietta, Ohio.
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Belleville Hydro Plant Wins National Award
April 30th, 2010
The National Hydropower Association (NHA) this week honored the Ohio Municipal Energy Generating Agency Joint Venture 5 (OMEGA JV5) Belleville Hydroelectric Plant with an Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters (OSAW) award for operational excellence.
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AMP Celebrates Earth Day 2010
April 22nd, 2010
American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) assisted member communities in the celebration of Earth Day 2010. The organization provided sample bill stuffers and an editorial for local use and provided discounted reusable shopping bags that member communities could purchase for distribution to customers. AMP also supported Earth Day activities with long-standing programs to provide discounted CFLs [...]
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Moody’s Assigns A1 Entity Rating
April 22nd, 2010
Moody’s Investors Service recently released its entity or counterparty rating on American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP). The rating was A1.
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AMP to Move Forward with Study of Potential Meigs County Natural Gas Generation Project
April 13th, 2010
American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) will move forward with further analysis of constructing a 400-700 MW natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) generating facility in Meigs County, Ohio.
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AMP Participates in Reforestation Project
March 22nd, 2010
American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry announced today a cooperative effort to reforest approximately 25 acres within the Shawnee State Forest in southern Ohio.
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Public Power Community Officials Gather at Nation’s Capital
February 26th, 2010
(Washington, D.C.) Public Power officials from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. this week for the annual American Public Power Association (APPA) Legislative Rally. American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and Ohio Municipal Electric Association (OMEA) member communities were strongly represented at the Rally.
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AMP Executes Contract to Start Construction on Second Hydroelectric Project
February 24th, 2010
American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) recently executed a contract with C.J. Mahan Construction Company, of Grove City, Ohio, for the design and construction of a cofferdam for AMP’s Smithland Hydroelectric project. The action paves the way for construction to start on the second of five run-of-the-river hydroelectric projects AMP currently has under development.
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AMP Announces Likely Conversion of AMPGS Project
November 25th, 2009
American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) today announced plans for the likely conversion of the American Municipal Power Generating Station (AMPGS) project currently under development in Meigs County, Ohio. AMP will explore developing the project as a natural gas combined cycle facility supplemented with market purchases and pursue future enhancements for the project, such as biomass or another advanced energy technology.
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AMP Receives Authorization for $143.7 Million in Support of Renewable Generation Projects
November 19th, 2009
American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) recently announced that it has received notice from the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, that the organization has been awarded an allocation of $143.7 million in Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs).
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Just Released: Video from Voith Hydro manufacturing facility in Hannibal, Ohio
November 17th, 2009
Video taken November 2, 2009 when Voith Hydro announced that it will open a manufacturing facility in Hannibal, Ohio. The facility will manufacture stators for the generators to be used at the run-of-the-river hydroelectric facilities currently under development by American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP).
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Just Released: AMP Building Dedication Video
November 9th, 2009
American Municipal Power’s Building Dedication was held on September 28, 2009 featuring Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-Columbus).
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Hannibal, Ohio named as site for hydroelectric generation manufacturing facility – 40 jobs coming to the region
November 9th, 2009
Voith Hydro has announced that it will open a manufacturing facility in Hannibal, Ohio. The facility will manufacture stators for the generators to be used at the run-of-the-river hydroelectric facilities currently under development by American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP).
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AMP President/CEO Participates In Hydroelectric Jobs Study Release
October 15th, 2009
American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) President and CEO Marc Gerken was part of a group of industry and elected officials participating in this week’s release of the U.S. Hydropower Industry Jobs Study by the National Hydropower Association (NHA).
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Ohio EPA Finalizes Air Permit Administrative Modification For AMPGS Project
October 9th, 2009
The Ohio EPA has finalized an administrative modification to the existing air permit-to-install for the approximately 1,000 MW American Municipal Power Generating Station (AMPGS) under development in southern Ohio by American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP).
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Michael Beirne Promoted At AMP
October 2nd, 2009
AMP announces the promotion of Michael Beirne to Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs.
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AMP and The Energy Authority Execute Contract
September 21st, 2009
The Energy Authority® (TEA®), the nation’s leader in public power energy trading, announced today it signed a contract with American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) to provide bilateral trading, risk control and RTO services for AMP’s wholesale portfolio.
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AMP Celebrates Groundbreaking for Hydro Facility – First of five planned hydro projects
August 6th, 2009
More than 150 people attended the August 5 American Municipal Power Inc. (AMP) groundbreaking ceremony for the Cannelton Hydroelectric Plant near Hawesville, Kentucky. The 84-megawatt (MW) run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant is the first of five such plants under development at existing dams on the Ohio River.
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AMP-Ohio Announces Name Change to American Municipal Power, Inc.
July 6th, 2009
American Municipal Power-Ohio has become American Municipal Power, Inc. or AMP. The organization today announced the change to better reflect the organization’s growth and footprint that extends to six states.
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AMP-Ohio CEO Takes Leadership Of National Association
June 19th, 2009
American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) President/CEO Marc Gerken was installed yesterday as Chair of the American Public Power Association (APPA) Board of Directors. In this capacity, he will help guide the national organization in support of the more than 2,000 publically-owned utilities across the nation that collectively serve more than 45 million customers.
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Toledo, Ohio Is Newest AMP-Ohio Member Community
June 12th, 2009
The City of Toledo, Ohio has joined American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) as the organization’s 128th member and 82nd member community in the state of Ohio. The city established a municipal electric utility, Toledo Public Power, through council approved legislation in 2006 and will work with AMP-Ohio on power supply arrangements.
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AMP-Ohio President/CEO Acknowledges Ohio Governor’s Support for Advanced Coal Generation
June 9th, 2009
American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) President/CEO Marc Gerken today praised the administration of Ohio Governor Ted Strickland for its support of the advancement of clean coal technology in the state and the AMP-Ohio project, which will bring significant jobs and economic development to the state. Governor Strickland and Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) Executive Director Mark Shanahan today announced a $30 million bridge loan to AMP-Ohio in support of the approximately $3 billion American Municipal Power Generating Station (AMPGS) project.
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Zelienople, Pennsylvania is Newest AMP-Ohio Member Community
May 28th, 2009
The Borough of Zelienople, Pennsylvania is the newest member community of American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) following action this week by the organization’s Board of Trustees. The addition of Zelienople brings AMP-Ohio’s total membership to 127 with 29 member communities in Pennsylvania.
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AMP-Ohio Employee Craig Kleinhenz Recognized for Efforts
May 26th, 2009
Power Supply Planning Engineer Craig Kleinhenz was recognized May 19 as American Municipal Power-Ohio’s 2009 “AMP-Ohio DNA Award” recipient. Marc Gerken, AMP-Ohio president/CEO initiated the annual award last year to recognize an employee who advances AMP-Ohio’s vision and mission as established through its strategic planning process.
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Ohio EPA Issues Final Permit for AMPGS Solid Waste Facility
March 19th, 2009
American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio)’s proposed state-of-the-art power generation project took another step forward with the issuance of a final solid waste permit-to-install (PTI) from the Ohio EPA. The agency issued the PTI for the landfill, which will receive combustion waste from the American Municipal Power Generating Station (AMPGS).
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AMP-Ohio, Voith Siemens Hydro Sign Turbine/Generator Contract
March 12th, 2009
American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) and Voith Siemens Hydro today signed a contract for the manufacture of turbines and generators for a hydroelectric project at the Captain Meldahl Dam on the Ohio River. The $122.9 million contract represents an expansion of the Voith Siemens and AMP-Ohio relationship that is bringing significant new clean, renewable generation to the region.
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AMP-Ohio and Bechtel Announce Partnership
January 8th, 2009
A multi-billion dollar investment in southeast Ohio that will bring significant economic development while helping to stabilize electric power prices took an important step toward reality today with the announcement that American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc. (AMP-Ohio) and Bechtel Power Corporation (Bechtel) are partnering to construct a major electric generation facility in Meigs County in southern Ohio.
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Moody’s Assigns Strong Rating To AMP-Ohio Prepayment Bonds
December 15th, 2008
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an underlying Aa3 rating with a stable outlook on the prepayment transaction entered into in July 2007 by American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio). This is the highest rating ever received by AMP-Ohio.
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Ohio Power Siting Board Approves American Municipal Power Generating Station Transmission Line Application
December 1st, 2008
The Ohio Power Siting Board today approved the Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the transmission line proposed in support of the American Municipal Power Generating Station (AMPGS) project. American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) submitted an application for the certificate in October 2007.
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Two Kentucky Public Power Communities Join AMP-Ohio
December 1st, 2008
Two Kentucky public power communities have approved membership with American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) and will work with the organization on development of a new hydroelectric generation resource. The addition of Princeton and Paducah, Kentucky bring AMP-Ohio’s total membership to 125.
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AMP-Ohio Promotes Three Staff Members To Senior Vice President Positions
November 18th, 2008
American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) recently promoted three members of the senior management team to new positions within the executive management group as part of a strategic restructuring prompted by the membership/load growth and evolution of the organization into a large generation asset organization. Pam Sullivan was named Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Operations; Jolene Thompson was named Sr. Vice President of Member Services and External Affairs; and Robert Trippe was name Sr. Vice President of Finance and continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer.
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OPPEI/AMP-Ohio/OMEA Annual Conference Held
November 18th, 2008
More than 450 municipal electric system representatives, elected officials, and engineering and finance professionals gathered in Columbus in October for the 2008 Ohio Public Power Educational Institute/American Municipal Power-Ohio/Ohio Municipal Electric Association Annual Conference, held October 28-30, drawing representatives from more than 69 communities.
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AMPGS Participants Vote To Take Next Step On Generation Project
November 3rd, 2008
Participating communities in the American Municipal Power Generating Station (AMPGS) project have approved giving Limited-Notice-To-Proceed (LNTP) to the EPC contractor on the project. Notice was provided following a full participants meeting held in Columbus.
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AMPGS Participant Committee Formed
August 22nd, 2008
Participating communities in the American Municipal Power Generating Station (AMPGS) project met yesterday in Columbus. At the meeting, the participants committee for the project was formed with Ivan Henderson, Commissioner of Cleveland Public Power, elected as committee chair.
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Bond Sale For AMP-Ohio Portion Of The Prairie State Project A Success
June 20th, 2008
American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) sold long-term, fixed-rate bonds for the Prairie State project to investors June 18-19. The bonds provided capital for AMP-Ohio’s portion of the Prairie State Energy Campus (PSEC) project currently under development in southern Illinois.
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APPA Letter to Eric Solomon, Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, on Tax-Exempt Bonds
June 19th, 2008
Dear Mr. Solomon, The American Public Power Association (APPA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to a letter you recently received from William Thompson, Comptroller of the City of New York, regarding tax-exempt financing for coal-fired power plants. APPA is the national service organization representing the interests of the more than 2,000 state and locally-owned electric utilities collectively serving over 45 million Americans.
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Draft Permits For AMPGS Facility Issued by Ohio EPA
June 18th, 2008
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) has released a draft permit-to-install (PTI) for the American Municipal Power Generating Station residual solid waste landfill (AMPGS Landfill) and the draft National Pollution Discharge Elimination (NPDES) permit for the facility. AMPGS, an approximately 1,000-MW, coal-fired generating facility proposed to be located in Meigs County, Ohio, by American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) and project partners Blue Ridge Power Agency and Michigan South Central Power Agency, will supply power to customers in five states.
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AMP-Ohio Awards Turbines And Generators Contract For Hydroelectric Projects To Voith Siemens Hydro
June 17th, 2008
American Municipal Power-Ohio (AMP-Ohio) and Voith Siemens Hydro have executed a contract for turbines and generators on a significant hydroelectric project that will add more than 200 MW of emission-free generation to the region and has the potential to bring green manufacturing jobs to Ohio.
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AMP-Ohio Takes Next Step Toward Becoming A National Utility Leader In Energy Efficiency
February 14th, 2008
AMP-Ohio today announced that its Board of Trustees has endorsed taking the next steps toward a program that will make AMP-Ohio a national leader in electric utility energy efficiency. The Board directed AMP-Ohio’s President/CEO to immediately begin program design and to place a measure before the AMP-Ohio general membership to obtain authorization of the program and associated funding.
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