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INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER
I&M Plans Maintenance Work at Mottville Hydroelectric Plant

September 8, 2022

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will close the reservoir boat ramp and restrict access to the canoe portage near the Mottville Hydroelectric Plant for maintenance work.

Work will begin on Monday, Sept. 12, and is expected to conclude on or before Oct. 21. During the scheduled maintenance work, I&M asks those traveling or living near the hydroelectric facility to be aware of heavy equipment entering and exiting access areas. I&M also asks the public to stay away from any marked work zones.

I&M owns and operates six hydroelectric plants along the St. Joseph River. The hydroelectric plants, four in southwest Michigan and two in northern Indiana, have been in operation since the early 1900s. Together, the six run-of-river plants generate more than 22 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power 15,000 homes a year.

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is headquartered in Fort Wayne, and its approximately 2,100 employees serve more than 600,000 customers. More than 80% of its energy delivered in 2021 was emission-free.  I&M has at its availability various sources of generation including 2,278 MW of nuclear generation in Michigan, 450 MW of purchased wind generation from Indiana, more than 22 MW of hydro generation in both states and approximately 35 MW of large-scale solar generation in both states. The company's generation portfolio also includes 2,620 MW of coal-fueled generation in Indiana.

American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 30,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 6,100 megawatts of renewable energy. The company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2000 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2050. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.

For more information

Indiana Michigan Power
110 E Wayne St
Fort Wayne Indiana
United States 46802
www.indianamichiganpower.com


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