Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Aug. 11, 2020 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER CO INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000004904 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 11, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | NY |
Entity File Number | 1-3525 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-4922640 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 Riverside Plaza |
Entity Address, City or Town | Columbus |
Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43215 |
City Area Code | (614) |
Local Phone Number | 716-1000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Common Stock [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $6.50 par value |
Trading Symbol | AEP |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Capital Units [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 6.125% Corporate Unit |
Trading Symbol | AEP PR B |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |