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Significant Accounting Matters (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Basic and Diluted EPS Calculations
    Three Months Ended June 30,
    2013 2012
    (in millions, except per share data)
       $/share    $/share
 Earnings Attributable to AEP Common Shareholders $ 338    $ 362   
               
 Weighted Average Number of Basic Shares Outstanding    486.3 $ 0.69   484.5 $ 0.75
 Weighted Average Dilutive Effect of:            
  Stock Options   -   -   0.1   -
  Restricted Stock Units   0.5   -   0.3   -
 Weighted Average Number of Diluted Shares Outstanding   486.8 $ 0.69   484.9 $ 0.75

    Six Months Ended June 30,
    2013 2012
    (in millions, except per share data)
       $/share    $/share
 Earnings Attributable to AEP Common Shareholders $ 701    $ 751   
               
 Weighted Average Number of Basic Shares Outstanding    486.1 $ 1.44   484.2 $ 1.55
 Weighted Average Dilutive Effect of:            
  Stock Options   -   -   0.1   -
  Restricted Stock Units   0.5   -   0.3   -
 Weighted Average Number of Diluted Shares Outstanding   486.6 $ 1.44   484.6 $ 1.55