Goal |
2010 Performance |
Future Target |
Reduce CO2 emissions from our power plants by an additional10 percent by the end of 2020 compared with 2010 levels of approximately 134 million metric tons. This will result in a total reduction of about 25 percent from 2003 levels, the first year of our CCX commitment. |
Through our involvement with CCX, we reduced or offset GHGs by a cumulative 95 million metric tons – almost twice our commitment of 48 million metric tons – during our eight-year membership. That represents about 15 percent below 2003 levels. |
Achieve additional 10 percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 from 2010 levels. |
Reduce demand by 1,000 MW by the end of 2012 through demand response and energy efficiency programs. |
Between 2008 and 2010, we have achieved approximately 400 MW demand reduction. |
Continue reducing demand by taking advantage of demand response and energy efficiency programs. |
Reduce energy consumption by 2,500,000 MWh by the end of 2012. |
Between 2008 and 2010, we have achieved 1,116,000 MWh of energy reduction through our energy efficiency programs and initiatives. |
Subject to regulatory approvals and continued customer interest in our programs, we expect to surpass our energy reduction goal. |
Reduce energy consumption within AEP facilities (excluding power plants). |
We began taking necessary steps for our corporate headquarters to become LEED Silver certified. We achieved a 15.28% kWh yearly reduction in our facilities due to conservation and energy efficiency programs. |
Achieve a minimum LEED Silver certification for our corporate headquarters and also achieve a 16.50% kWh reduction in facilities (excluding power plants) over the 2007 baseline. |
Diversify fuel portfolio by adding 2,000 MW renewable energy by the end of 2011. |
1,111 MW added since 2007; does not include a 49.9-MW solar project announced in Ohio but not yet approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. |
Although our renewable goal remains 2,000 MW, the recession and regulatory resistance have slowed our progress and we are not likely to meet it by the end of 2011. Just as with some of our clean coal projects, regulators are less inclined to approve renewable energy projects without a legislative mandate if they result in higher costs for customers, which is almost always the case. |
Continue to reduce SF6, a potent greenhouse gas that is found in electrical equipment. |
Old equipment was removed that utilized SF6 and was replaced with other equipment that contained less SF6. |
There is not a substitute for SF6 that is more effective or suitable for use in electrical equipment. We will track and maintain the equipment containing SF6 on the system to ensure safety and minimize emissions. |