Monday, February 15, 2010, 3:14pm  

AEP issues RFP for biomass fuelBusiness First of Columbus 

American Electric Power Company Inc. is seeking companies to deliver blended coal and biomass fuel to five Ohio plants as it works to meet state regulations on electricity generation.  The Columbus-based utility said it’s accepting proposals this month for spot and regular deliveries to its Picway, Muskingum River, Conesville, Gavin and Cardinal plants.  American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) is looking to connect with companies to deliver waste-to-energy biomass fuels and coal blended with biomass to hit benchmarks as Ohio phases in a new standard for energy use. 

A comprehensive energy law that took effect in 2008 requires that one quarter of all electricity sold in Ohio must come from alternative energy sources by 2025.  Of that, half must be through renewable sources, such as wind and solar power.  More details on the request are available here.