Recent electric outages have put Ohio’s power grid in the news, but more challenges await Ohio’s power industry as new factories come to our state, more drivers opt for electric cars, and climate change raises global temperatures. This forum unpacks Ohio's electric future from the perspective of American Electric Power, Ohio's largest energy utility.  This forum is sponsored by Accenture, Steptoe & Johnson, and The Columbus Partnership. The panelists are: Nick Akins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AEP Marc Reitter, President and Chief Operating Officer, AEP Ohio  The host is Andy Chow, News Editor, State House News Bureau This forum was recorded live at The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Recent electric outages have put Ohio’s power grid in the news, but more challenges await Ohio’s power industry as new factories come to our state, more drivers opt for electric cars, and climate change raises global temperatures. This forum unpacks Ohio's electric future from the perspective of American Electric Power, Ohio's largest energy utility. This forum is sponsored by Accenture, Steptoe & Johnson, and The Columbus Partnership. The panelists are: Nick Akins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AEP Marc Reitter, President and Chief Operating Officer, AEP Ohio The host is Andy Chow, News Editor, State House News Bureau This forum was recorded live at The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Recent electric outages have put Ohio’s power grid in the news, but more challenges await Ohio’s power industry as new factories come to our state, more drivers opt for electric cars, and climate change raises global temperatures. This forum unpacks Ohio's electric future from the perspective of American Electric Power, Ohio's largest energy utility.&nbsp; This forum is sponsored by Accenture, Steptoe &amp; Johnson, and The Columbus Partnership. The panelists are: Nick Akins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AEP Marc Reitter, President and Chief Operating Officer, AEP Ohio&nbsp; The host is Andy Chow, News Editor, State House News Bureau This forum was recorded live at The Boat House in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.&nbsp;

Ohio's Electric Future: AEP's Perspective

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Visionary speakers. Bold conversations. Meaningful connections. The Columbus Metropolitan Club cultivates big conversations, bold ideas, and meaningful connections that drive the region forward. For nearly 50 years, CMC has hosted weekly forums featuring visionary leaders — including CEOs, members of Congress, college presidents, UN ambassadors, artists, and other changemakers — sharing insights and discussion. Together, we examine issues that matter, exchange diverse perspectives, and forge connections that create a better Columbus. Whether it's a topic that impacts our local community, has global implications, or both, CMC participants leave our forums better educated, informed, and engaged. We invite you to join our community conversations each week. All CMC forums are recorded live in Columbus, Ohio.

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