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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:AssetImpairmentCharges with a value of 0 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:CompetitiveContractedRenewablePortfolioMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:AssetImpairmentCharges fact are Context: c-44, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:AssetImpairmentCharges with a value of 0 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:KentuckyPowerCoMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:AssetImpairmentCharges fact are Context: c-105, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:EquityMethodInvestmentOtherThanTemporaryImpairment with a value of 0 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:FlatRidgeIIMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:EquityMethodInvestmentOtherThanTemporaryImpairment fact are Context: c-107, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:EquityMethodInvestmentOtherThanTemporaryImpairment with a value of 185500000 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:FlatRidgeIIMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:EquityMethodInvestmentOtherThanTemporaryImpairment fact are Context: c-108, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1 with a value of 0 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:MineralRightsMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1 fact are Context: c-109, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1 with a value of -116300000 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:MineralRightsMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1 fact are Context: c-110, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment with a value of 1200000000 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:NorthCentralWindEnergyFacilitiesMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment fact are Context: c-765, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment with a value of 145700000 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:RenewableEnergyFacilitiesMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment fact are Context: c-111, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0001-Axis-With-Inappropriate-Members] The fact us-gaap:AssetImpairmentCharges with a value of 0 is dimensionally qualified with the srt:ConsolidationItemsAxis and the unallowable member aep:CompetitiveContractedRenewablePortfolioMember. This extension member should not be used with this axis.  The properties of this us-gaap:AssetImpairmentCharges fact are Context: c-41, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 70. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 146900000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 4000000 + 300000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-1897, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 531200000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 29300000 + 5300000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-1882, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 15458000000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 1392600000 + 1391400000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-269, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 96002100000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 8041300000 + 13279400000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-102, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 508500000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 23500000 + 2700000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-1894, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
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    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 245500000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 108300000 + 130000000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-1884, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 14576500000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 367200000 + 171600000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-206, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 443000000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 21300000 + 100000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-1896, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 363300000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 90200000 + 94000000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-1885, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 10270700000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 426600000 + 841200000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-392, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 13614400000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 487200000 + 812500000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-164, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0004-Element-Values-Are-Equal] Assets with a value of 265400000 is not equal to the total of AssetsCurrent, AssetsNoncurrent with a value of 72500000 + 63600000. These values should be equal. The properties of this Assets fact are Context: c-1873, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 9280. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes has a value of -60000000.0 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes fact are: Context: c-2, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3489. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes has a value of -54800000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes fact are: Context: c-127, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3489. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes has a value of -27900000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes fact are: Context: c-7, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3489. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes has a value of -24400000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes fact are: Context: c-409, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3489. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes has a value of -49300000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes fact are: Context: c-8, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3489. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes has a value of -44000000.0 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AmortizationOfDeferredPropertyTaxes fact are: Context: c-471, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 3489. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment has a value of -658000000.0 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment fact are: Context: c-471, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 1964. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -13800000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1326, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -13800000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1325, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -14900000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1332, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -14900000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1331, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -6600000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1338, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -6600000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1337, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -7700000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1344, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -7700000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1343, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -20400000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1362, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -20400000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1361, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -22600000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1368, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -22600000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1367, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -4600000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1374, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -4600000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1373, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -6400000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1379, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -6400000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1380, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -25000000.0 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1384, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -25000000.0 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1383, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -29000000.0 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1387, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax has a value of -29000000.0 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AvailableForSaleDebtSecuritiesAccumulatedGrossUnrealizedLossBeforeTax fact are: Context: c-1388, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 302. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure has a value of -747300000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure fact are: Context: c-1416, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 282. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure has a value of -1245400000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure fact are: Context: c-1475, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 282. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure has a value of -3300000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure fact are: Context: c-1536, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 282. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure has a value of -1000000.0 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure fact are: Context: c-1545, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 282. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure has a value of -300000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:AssetsFairValueDisclosure fact are: Context: c-1645, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 282. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings has a value of -135900000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings fact are: Context: c-1808, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 5761. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings has a value of -247200000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings fact are: Context: c-1812, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 5761. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings has a value of -72300000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings fact are: Context: c-1816, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 5761. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings has a value of -68100000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings fact are: Context: c-1818, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 5761. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0015-Negative-Values] Fact us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings has a value of -32600000 which is less than zero. This element should not have a negative value. The preparer should consider if the value is input correctly for this assertion and, after considering the appropriateness of the input, if incorrect, input the amount as a positive (i.e., absolute) value and provide a negated label. The properties of this us-gaap:OtherShortTermBorrowings fact are: Context: c-1820, Unit: usd, Rule Element Id: 5761. aep-20230630.htm 4</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0048-Required-Calculation-Parent-Element-In-The-Cash-Flow-Statement] The filing should include in the cash flow statement calculation linkbase(s) http://xbrl.sec.gov/ecd/role/InsiderTradingPoliciesProc - 995447 - Disclosure - Insider Trading Policies and Procedures one of the following elements as the root(first element) of the calculation tree to represent the aggregate change in cash for the period: CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect, CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseExcludingExchangeRateEffect, NetCashProvidedByUsedInContinuingOperations (As long as the element NetCashProvidedByUsedInDiscontinuedOperations is also included the reconciliation between opening and closing cash). The calculation linkbase in the filing has the following root elements defined: CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease. Rule Element Id: 7482. aep-20230630.htm </Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:VirginiaMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:VA, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 427, aep-20230630_def.xml 2020</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:WestVirginiaMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:WV, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 752, aep-20230630_def.xml 2022</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:ArkansasMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:AR, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 852, aep-20230630_def.xml 2024</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:TexasMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:TX, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 782, aep-20230630_def.xml 2028</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:VirginiaMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:VA, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 427, aep-20230630_def.xml 2336</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:WestVirginiaMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:WV, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 752, aep-20230630_def.xml 2338</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:OhioMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:OH, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 487, aep-20230630_def.xml 2340</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:ArkansasMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:AR, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 852, aep-20230630_def.xml 2558</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:TexasMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:TX, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 782, aep-20230630_def.xml 2562</Log>
    <Log type="Warning">[dqc-0079-Extension-Members] aep:OklahomaMember is an extension member on the axis us-gaap:StatutoryAccountingPracticesByJurisdictionAxis that was reported in the extension taxonomy, but duplicates a concept, stpr:OK, that exists in the SEC Non-GAAP taxonomies. Rule Element Id: 7657. aep-20230630.xsd 817, aep-20230630_def.xml 2564</Log>
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