American Electric Power 2008 Corporate Sustainability Report

34 Public Policy fordable Climate Policy, Generators for Clean Air, Consumers United for Rail Equity (CURE), the Pole Attachment Group (PAG), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), Association of Electric Companies in Texas, Indiana Energy Association, Ohio Electric Utility Institute, Edison Electric Institute, Nuclear Energy Institute, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and many other national, regional, state and local organizations. Some advocates have raised concerns about our affiliation with some of these organizations. We believe that we have a positive impact by being part of these groups and working together to address many complex issues. We believe it is important to have a balanced approach to addressing these issues. Our participation, and often leadership, in these organizations allows us to do that. For a full overview of 2007 public policy accomplishments, visit www.AEP.com/cr/publicpolicy. When appropriate, AEP asks its employees to contact their members of Congress about matters important to the company. OUR PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES IN 2008 for expenditures or contributions that, if made directly by AEP, would not be deductible under section 162(e)(1) and other applicable subsections of the Internal Revenue Code. Please visit www.AEP.com/cr to see these reports. GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS • Climate change legislation – see the Climate Change section for full details. • Shape Renewable Portfolio Standards with state-by-state goals and appropriate cost recovery. • Encourage legislative and regulatory support for energy efficiency and DSM programs. • Promote federal jurisdiction over transmission siting and approval processes in order to encourage the development of a robust interstate transmission system. • Protect water access rights in several states where they are in question. • Comply with federal/state enacted reliability and environmental regulations and standards. • Support long-term extension of the federal Production Tax Credit for renewable energy resources. n AEP periodically calls on our approximately 21,000 employees to voluntarily contact their elected officials about an issue that affects the company. Employees have been enthusiastic in the past in responding to such requests and we expect to call on them again when we can collectively make a difference. Employee grassroots participation is strictly voluntary and is not monitored for individual participation. COALITIONS AEP supports and collaborates with several coalitions that share common goals. Examples include the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, Americans for Af- Useful web links: www.wbcsd.org • www.naruc.org www.nga.org • www.ncsl.org http://www.AEP.com/cr/publicpolicy http://www.AEP.com/cr http://www.wbcsd.org http://www.naruc.org http://www.nga.org http://www.ncsl.org

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American Electric Power 2008 Corporate Sustainability Report Contents Leadership, Management & Strategy A Message from Michael G. Morris A Message from Dennis E. Welch About This Report Environmental Performance Work Force Issues Public Policy Climate Change Energy Security, Reliability & Growth Stakeholder Engagement Glossary GRI Table of Contents

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