9/23/2008
COOK UNIT 1 GENERATOR FIRE INSPECTIONS CONTINUE
Officials believe turbine vibrations led to fire at plant.
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9/23/2008
AEP’S INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER UTILITY TO DEPLOY
NEW METERING, EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES IN SOUTH BEND, IND.
Approximately 10,000 South Bend, Ind. area customers of Indiana Michigan Power, a utility unit of American Electric Power, will soon participate in a demonstration of new technologies designed to promote service reliability and help customers manage usage and save money.
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9/21/2008
GENERATOR FIRE SHUTS DOWN AEP’S COOK NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 1
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9/5/2008
RECREATIONAL PARK NEAR ELKHART HYDRO TO CLOSE DURING CONSTRUCTION
Access restricted due to work on Johnson Street Bridge
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5/13/2008
UNRESTRAINED PETS MAY LEAD TO ESTIMATED UTILITY BILLS
As homeowners look for ways to lower energy costs, they should recognize that the family dog might be the reason for a higher-than-usual electric bill.
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4/22/2008
I&M, AEP GO “GREEN” BY ADDING
HYBRID TRUCKS TO UTILITY FLEET
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) kicked off Earth Day today when it announced its commitment to purchase 13 hybrid utility trucks to add to its fleet.
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4/8/2008
I&M REMINDS PUBLIC TO CONSIDER SAFETY BEFORE CHOOSING POOL LOCATION
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) reminds property owners that they should think carefully before breaking ground for an in-ground pool system or before placing an above ground system on their property.
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4/1/2008
I&M BRINGS FALCONS BACK ONLINE LIVE ON FALCONCAM
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) offers its FalconCam once again online. The adult falcons -- named Roosevelt and Freedom -- have entered a new nesting season in their urban perch overlooking downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. A new, improved surveillance camera has been installed on the roof of One Summit Square which will provide I&M’s website with better close-up views of the falcon offspring as they hatch and mature.
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3/25/2008
I&M REMINDS PUBLIC TO BE SAFE NEAR HYDRO PLANTS
With outdoor temperatures turning warmer, I&M reminds the public to be safe, especially when boating, near the dams.
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3/17/2008
I&M CONDUCTING AERIAL INSPECTIONS
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is conducting helicopter aerial inspections of its high-voltage lines throughout the next few weeks as part of its ongoing program to maintain the reliability of the electric transmission system.
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3/10/2008
I&M TO RAISE RESERVOIR LEVEL AT ELKHART HYDROELECTRIC PLANT
Headwaters will be restored to springtime operating levels from March 17 to March 21.
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2/25/2008
MAN IMPERSONATES I&M EMPLOYEE
TO GAIN ENTRY TO CUSTOMER’S HOME
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is warning customers – specifically in the Muncie area -- that a report was received of an individual posing as an Indiana Michigan Power employee in order to gain access to a customer’s home.
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2/4/2008
I&M HELPS LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS
USE ENERGY MORE EFFICIENTLY
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) donated $100,000 to the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency and The Indiana Community Action Association to assist in providing materials and education to help low-income families manage energy usage and control costs.
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2/1/2008
EHLER NAMED I&M VP–DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS
Ed Ehler has been named Vice President–Distribution Operations for Indiana Michigan Power, effective January 28, 2008. Prior to his appointment, Ehler held the position of Manager–Distribution Systems for the Fort Wayne District.
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1/31/2008
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER FILES
BASE RATE CASE IN INDIANA
I&M today filed extensive financial and accounting information with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) supporting its request to increase I&M’s retail revenues for electric utility service.
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12/9/2007
I&M PREPARES FOR WINTER STORM IN INDIANA AND MICHIGAN
The National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning for all areas of the Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) service territory until 10 p.m. Sunday. I&M joins The Red Cross and local authorities in advising the public to be prepared for the possibility of power outages.
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12/3/2007
I&M OFFERS HOLIDAY LIGHTING INFORMATION, SAFETY TIPS
Increased emphasis on energy-saving lighting, like compact fluorescent lightbulbs, and a heightened awareness of the cost of electricity may have some consumers wondering just how much it costs to decorate their homes with seasonal lights during the holidays.
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11/28/2007
I&M PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is partnering with community action agencies in both Indiana and Michigan this year to administer the Energy Share program, which distributes funds to qualifying low-income customers to help them pay their home heating costs.
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11/1/2007
UNRESTRAINED PETS MAY LEAD TO
UN-READ METERS, ESTIMATED BILLS
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) reads the meter that records your electric usage each month to ensure your monthly bill for electric service is as accurate as possible.
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10/1/2007
I&M ANNOUNCES $1,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION
LEADING TO ARREST, CONVICTION OF THIEVES
Indiana Michigan Power is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information resulting in the arrest and conviction of any person stealing or vandalizing utility equipment. The reward is being offered because of an increase in metal theft from utility property.
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9/17/2007
AEP’s Cook Unit 2 refueling begins following record performance; $70 million in capital improvement projects to be completed
American Electric Power’s (AEP:NYSE) Cook Nuclear Plant Unit 2 set several fuel cycle records as the reactor was safely shut down early Saturday to begin a refueling outage. In addition to refueling the reactor and regular outage maintenance and testing work, this outage includes replacing the reactor vessel head and other major component and system improvements. Total project costs will be more than $70 million.
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9/14/2007
AEP, ITC COMPLETE EXTRA-HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION STUDY
Companies recommend 700 miles of new, extra-high voltage transmission linking Ohio to Michigan to enhance reliability, and support a more efficient generation market, including making better use of existing generation
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8/24/2007
I&M URGES CAUTION DURING STORM CLEAN-UP
STAY AWAY FROM DOWNED POWER LINES
The most important hazards to be aware of during and following a storm are downed power lines. During storms and other severe weather, downed power lines can create serious hazards.
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8/8/2007
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER SIGNS AGREEMENT FOR WIND POWER
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), will purchase 100 MW (nameplate capacity) of wind energy to serve customers in Indiana and Michigan.
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8/7/2007
I&M Sponsors Two Muncie Area Teachers
at 15th Annual Key Issues Institute
Deborah Christopher and John Kelly, both fifth-grade teachers at Royerton Elementary School, Muncie, Indiana, recently attended the 15th annual Key Issues Institute, a program of The Keystone Center in Keystone, Colo.
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6/19/2007
Indiana Michigan Power Files Base Rate Case in Indiana
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) today filed a petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) requesting authority to increase I&M´s retail base rates for electric utility service.
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6/15/2007
DNR BANDS TWO FORT WAYNE FALCONS
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) served as host today for the banding of two peregrine falcon chicks, hatched last month in the nesting box on the roof of One Summit Square, the city’s tallest building.
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6/7/2007
Area Customers to See Brief Outages Friday, Saturday as Expanded Wallen Station Brought into Service
About 4,450 I&M customers on the northwest side of Fot Wayne will experience two brief outages this Friday and Saturday as the newly expanded Wallen Station is energized.
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6/4/2007
I&M Provides Real-Time Outage Information on the Web
Indiana Michigan Power added a new feature to its website today that gives customers information about power outages when they occur.
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6/4/2007
I&M to invest $2.2 million in decatur to renovate, upgrade facilities
Indiana Michigan Power today announced it will be investing $2.2 million to renovate and upgrade its Decatur, Ind., Service Center at 701 Dayton Street on the city´s north side.
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5/24/2007
LANA NAMED MANAGER OF LAWRENCEBURG PLANT
Tim Lana has been named plant manager of American Electric Power’s (NYSE: AEP) Lawrenceburg Plant in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
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5/18/2007
I&M DONATES USED LAPTOPS TO ST. JOSEPH COUNTY SHERIFF´S OFFICE
The St. Joseph County Police Department accepted delivery of laptop computers courtesy of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M).
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5/18/2007
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER (I&M) TOPPLES 550-FOOT STACK AS DEMOLITION CONTINUES ON BREED PLANT SITE
Indiana Michigan Power today toppled the 550-foot stack at Breed Plant, a retired coal-fired power plant on the banks of the Wabash River south of Terre Haute.
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5/1/2007
Indiana Underground Plant Protection Service Launches 811, a Three Digit Connection to “Call Before You Dig”
Starting today Hoosiers can dial 811 and join those across the nation who can connect to lifesaving information about the location of underground utilities.
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4/4/2007
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER EXPANDING WIND-ENERGY POTENTIAL
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) today announced it would be participating in a request for proposal (RFP) for up to 100 megawatts of wind energy to serve its customers in both Indiana and Michigan.
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4/4/2007
AEP SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR FIRST WIND PURCHASES IN ITS EASTERN STATES;
TO SERVE CUSTOMERS OF APPALACHIAN, INDIANA MICHIGAN UTILITY UNITS
American Electric Power issued two requests for proposals seeking long-term wind energy purchase agreements, the first steps toward a goal of adding 1,000 megawatts of new wind energy by 2011 as part of AEP’s comprehensive strategy to address greenhouse gas emissions.
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3/30/2007
AEP TO CONDUCT AERIAL INSPECTIONS IN INDIANA, MICHIGAN
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3/21/2007
I&M BRINGS FALCONS BACK ONLINE LIVE WITH FALCONCAM
As part of I&M’s participation in the Indiana Peregrine Falcon Restoration Project in Fort Wayne, the pair of falcons atop One Summit Square is back on camera and available online for viewers to observe.
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11/28/2006
I&M TO LOWER HEADWATER LEVEL AT ELKHART HYDROELECTRIC PLANT
Elkhart residents living near the Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) hydroelectric generating station located on Johnson Road should observe a slight drop in the headwater level upstream of the plant in mid-December.
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11/7/2006
AEP, ITC Transmission to perform technical study on expanding 765-kV transmission into Michigan
American Electric Power signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ITC Transmission to perform a technical study to evaluate the feasibility of extending AEP’s 765,000-volt transmission infrastructure through Michigan.
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11/1/2006
I&M NAMES FORT WAYNE NATIVE HELEN MURRAY
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Fort Wayne, Ind., native Helen J. Murray has been named president and chief operating officer for Indiana Michigan Power.
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10/25/2006
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER TO TEST WIND POTENTIAL
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) today announced it would be placing meteorological test sites in east central Indiana to explore the economic and technical feasibility of building a wind farm in the area.
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10/12/2006
I&M INTRODUCES HOME ENERGY CALCULATORS
TO HELP CUSTOMERS LOWER BILLS, SAVE MONEY
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has introduced new, web-based home-energy calculators to help customers estimate their energy costs and determine ways to save money on their electricity bills.
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9/12/2006
EARLY WARNING SIRENS NEAR D.C. COOK NUCLEAR PLANT TO BE TESTED
Indiana Michigan Power announced that annual testing of early warning sirens located near its D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, Mich. will begin the week of September 18
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6/20/2006
I&M SAYS THIEVES COULD BE PLACING PUBLIC SAFETY AND SERVICE RELIBILITY AT RISK
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) reports a rise in the theft of electrical equipment. The company says that some thieves are even cutting into power lines and other equipment that is energized and serving customers. I&M is asking customers to report to law enforcement officials any suspicious activity near a utility pole, tower or substation.
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5/9/2006
COOK NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 2 COMPLETES REFUELING, SETS SITE RECORD FOR SAFETY AND UNIT RECORD FOR RADIATION WORK PRACTICES
Indiana Michigan Power’s Cook Nuclear Plant Unit 2 returned to service Saturday, May 6 following a refueling outage that began March 25. There were no recordable injuries for either the 1,400-person plant staff or the more than 900 contracted outage workers during the refueling outage. A unit record was also set for radiation work practices.
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5/1/2006
I&M, SAINT MEINRAD BEGIN PLANTING 80,000 TREES
AS PART OF CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROJECT
Indiana Michigan Power, owner of nearby Rockport Plant, and Saint Meinrad Archabbey have begun planting over 80,000 hardwood trees on property owned by the Benedictine Order. The two groups reached an agreement in February to plant hardwood trees on 180 acres of monastery grounds to help sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
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2/1/2006
I&M TO INVEST $5.5 MILLION IN DOWNTOWN MUNCIE
Indiana Michigan Power will invest $5.5 million to renovate and rebuild Muncie’s downtown electrical network.
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1/11/2006
AEP, INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER HONORED BY EEI
FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND RESPONSE
American Electric Power and its Indiana Michigan Power utility subsidiary were honored today by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) for their assistance and response relating to weather-related disasters in 2005.
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6/20/2005
I&M, GAS CITY TO BUILD ELECTRICAL STATION;
PREPARE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, IMPROVE RELIABILITY
Gas City and I&M are building an electrical station – called Mississinewa Station -- located on the southeast corner of St. Rd. 22 and CR 500E. It will not only provide power to a new Wal-Mart distribution center, but will improve reliability for current customers, and expand the capability to provide reliable power to future economic development projects in the area.
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4/21/2005
I&M OFFERS EARTH DAY TIPS FOR PLANTING
THE RIGHT TREE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Earth Day reminds us that we are all dependant on the health of this terrestrial ball we call home. People across the Midwest and our nation are participating in a variety of activities to protect and improve the environment. Planting trees is perhaps the most popular Earth Day activity. Indiana Michigan Power applauds that effort, and reminds residents and businesses to plant the right tree in the right place. By taking the time to plan before you plant, you’ll be rewarded with some beautiful results and avoid problems in the future.
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11/1/2004
AEP AND WABASH VALLEY ANNOUNCE
PILOT PROJECT TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY
Wabash Valley Power and American Electric Power today agreed to initiate a pilot program that could improve reliability for electric customers in Indiana.
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10/20/2004
I&M PARTNERS WITH INDIANA TO LAUNCH
8,000-ACRE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA
Hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers have new territory to explore along the Wabash River in Vigo and Sullivan counties, thanks to an agreement between I&M and the state of Indiana.
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