Jim Cramer on American Electric: “I Am a Big Fan, Have Been for 20 Years”

Core Insights - American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP) has experienced a significant stock increase of 25% year to date, driven by load growth in data centers [1] - AEP projects an impressive 24 gigawatts of new customer load by 2030, reflecting a 14% increase from previous forecasts made just three months prior [1] - Customers of AEP are looking to connect an additional 190 gigawatts of load to their system, indicating strong demand for electricity [1] Company Overview - AEP is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, utilizing a mix of coal, natural gas, nuclear, renewable, and other energy sources [2]