in response to MichelleBelle... AEP is a monopoly. Our Utilities Commission officials are supposed to protect the public interest from abuses from such monopolies. Obviously, they are not protecting OUR interests. They ARE maximizing profits for AEP, however. And, why is that? MONEY,MONEY,MONEY. And for whom? Look no further than the stock holders, AEP executives and by chance, members of the Utilities Commission??????????????. Follow the "money trail" and you'll probably find out where all of your money is going!