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Southern Company dominates the climate lobbying scene

By Marianne Lavelle and David Donald

Southern Company, the nation’s largest electric power generator, also had the largest force of lobbyists among the hundreds of businesses an

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Electric Power":

"… ow huge Southern’s lobbying force is, look at the No. 2 power generator, American Electric Power, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, which actually has a more fossil fuel-in …"

Newt’s new money to fight climate change bill

By Marianne Lavelle

The world’s largest coal company and one of the nation’s top fossil-fueled power companies are among the leading donors so far this year to

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Electric Power":

"… limate bill.More surprising, perhaps, is the $100,000 donation in May from American Electric Power, of Columbus, Ohio. Though the company is either the largest or second-lar …"

Decades after Clear Air Act, most smokestacks still lack scrubbers

By Keith Epstein

Industry that resists new climate change rules sometimes lacks long-required pollution controls, too

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Electric Power":

"… long-term utility jobs. …"

"… with stiff resistance by industry and by many Republicans on Capitol Hill.American Electric Power, which has vowed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, on Thursday warn …"

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The politics of energy: Coal

By The Center for Public Integrity

When George W. Bush was inaugurated on the Capitol steps in January 2001, the coal industry, which had contr

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Electric Power":

"… n. Stuntz has also served on the board of the Columbus, Ohio-based utility American Electric Power since 1993.“I know this is a complicated and politically charged issue, …"

Shake-ups at high-profile coal industry group

By Marianne Lavelle

With its hefty bankroll and polished messaging, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity looked like a juggernaut going into the cl

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Electric Power":

"… the giant power companies that remain ACCCE members — Southern Company, American Electric Power, or Progress Energy. Although Williams declined to name names, saying ACCC …"

EPA appears firm on limiting air toxics at coal power plants

By Evan Bush

Industry, Republicans aim to stall what agency considers life-saving limits on mercury and other emissions

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Electric Power":

"… g to a report in Bloomberg News.One of the largest utilities in the world, American Electric Power, recently signaled stepped-up defiance to proposed limits, and a new …"

"… al interests who are trying to guy longstanding public health protections."American Electric Power, while forecasting a grim outcome to the press and to policymakers, has do …"

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FACT CHECK: Jon Huntsman claims EPA has 'assaulted' coal

By FactCheck.Org

Republican contender for Presidential nomination 'blacks out' on blackouts

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Electric Power":

"… sed regulations will have a significant impact on coal-fired power plants. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio, announced in June that complying with EPA reg …"