Report: AEP CEO Tops Utility Pay With $36 Million Compensation - WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM
By Brian Ford
Published on April 23, 2026.
A report by the Energy and Policy Institute has revealed that investor-owned electric and gas utilities paid a combined 626 million dollars to their CEOs in 2025. Among the companies surveyed, American Electric Power reported the highest total compensation package of $36.6 million. The institute attributes this increase to stock-based incentives designed to reward long-term financial performance and shareholder returns. Since 2017, average utility CEO compensation has increased by 47 percent, outpacing broader wage growth trends.
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