AEP OHIO CBP

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ("Commission") issued an Opinion and Order regarding AEP Ohio's ESP II on August 8, 2012 ("ESP II Order"). The Commission in its ESP II Order mandated that AEP Ohio hold energy and capacity auctions for SSO customers beginning June 1, 2015. AEP Ohio's third Electric Security Plan ("ESP III") in particular addressed the Commission's mandate in the ESP II Order. On February 25, 2015, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ("PUCO" or "Commission") modified and approved AEP Ohio's electric security plan ("ESP III") including a Competitive Bidding Process ("CBP") to procure full requirements supply for AEP Ohio's Standard Service Offer ("SSO") customers. On November 23, 2016, AEP Ohio filed an application to modify and extend the term of its ESP III through May 31, 2024 (Case No. 16-1852-EL-SSO). On August 25, 2017, AEP Ohio and numerous other parties filed a joint stipulation and recommendation which, if approved, would resolve all issues raised in..