American Municipal Power

What American Municipal Power does

American Municipal Power (AMP) is a nonprofit, member-owned joint action agency founded in 1971 as AMP-Ohio and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It supplies wholesale electric power and a broad suite of shared services to more than 130 municipal electric communities across nine states (Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware through DEMEC), whose distribution utilities collectively serve approximately 665,000 end-customers. Under former CEO Marc Gerken (2000-2020), AMP scaled from 83 members and $222 million in revenue to 134 members and $1.1 billion in revenue, with assets growing from $248 million to $6.6 billion and system peak reaching 3,489 MW.

AMP's core technology stack centers on a 24/7 Energy Control Center, an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program co-developed with Itron and Parsons Corporation, an AI-powered pole inspection service delivered in partnership with Noteworthy AI, and a transmission subsidiary (AMP Transmission, LLC, formed in 2018). Generation assets include run-of-the-river hydroelectric plants on the Ohio River (Meldahl 105 MW, Greenup 70.2 MW, Willow Island 44 MW, plus Cannelton, Smithland, and Belleville), solar projects, and fossil fuel facilities. Additional service modules include Efficiency Smart energy efficiency programs, EcoSmart Choice green-pricing, a Community Energy Savings smart thermostat subscription, aggregation consulting via subsidiary AMPO, Inc., and DOL-certified Power Plant Operator and ApprenticeOhio-approved Lineworker training programs.

AMP operates a membership-based go-to-market: municipal electric systems join AMP, participate in shared ownership of generation assets according to their needs, and receive wholesale power through long-term contracts, seasonal, and spot market purchases, along with member service fees for technical, engineering, financial, and training services. Revenue is recurring and contract-anchored, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of member community representatives and led by President/CEO Jolene Thompson since 2020. Recent strategic activity includes the June 2026 sale of a Meigs County, Ohio site to Elementl Power for a 1.5 GW GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 small modular reactor project and a January 2026 selection of Ascend Analytics for integrated resource planning.

Name

American Municipal Power

Legal name

American Municipal Power, Inc.

Website

https://amppartners.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

American Municipal Power is a nonprofit, member-owned joint action agency that supplies wholesale electric power, generation asset ownership, and shared services to over 130 municipal electric communities across nine states, collectively serving approximately 665,000 customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Power Supply

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB)

Keywords

• Wholesale power supply
• Municipal electric services
• Joint action agency
• Public power utilities
• Generation asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Power Supply: AMP maintains a diverse portfolio of power supply resources including AMP and Member-owned generation with long-term contracts for power purchases, as well as seasonal and spot market purchases. Power is sold wholesale to member municipal electric systems.
2. Member Services Fees: Fees for services provided to member communities including technical services, engineering, financial services, transmission, training, grants, aggregation consulting, key accounts, economic development, and others.
3. AMP Transmission (AMPT): AMP Transmission, LLC was formed in 2018 to improve reliability and provide transmission service to AMP's Members. Revenue generated from transmission services.
4. Generation Asset Ownership: AMP and its Member communities own and operate facilities that generate power. Member communities participate in ownership of individual assets according to their unique needs and priorities. Assets include hydroelectric plants, fossil fuel generation, and solar power.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

American Municipal Power (AMP) is a nonprofit joint action agency that procures and supplies wholesale electric power and provides shared services to more than 130 member municipal electric utilities across nine U.S. states. Its portfolio includes hydroelectric, fossil fuel and solar generation assets, long-term power purchase agreements, transmission service through subsidiary AMP Transmission LLC, advanced metering infrastructure, training, and energy efficiency programs serving approximately 665,000 end customers.

Product overview

American Municipal Power (AMP) is a nonprofit wholesale power and services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for more than 130 public power communities across nine states. The core offerings include Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Program developed with Itron and Parsons Corporation, providing smart metering solutions for municipal utilities; Power Supply with diverse generation resources including hydroelectric, solar, and fossil fuel plants; and AMP Transmission for grid reliability. Key service modules include Noteworthy AI-powered pole inspection, Efficiency Smart energy efficiency programs, EcoSmart Choice green-pricing, Community Energy Savings smart thermostat programs, Aggregation Consulting through subsidiary AMPO Inc., and Technical Training with Department of Labor-certified apprenticeship programs. The Energy Control Center operates 24/7 for data monitoring and power acquisition. The organization also supports members through Mutual Aid, OSHA Compliance, Financial Services, and an Annual Conference for industry networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Efficiency Smart: Energy efficiency and peak reduction services for AMP Members
• EcoSmart Choice
• AMP Transmission, LLC

Products and services

• Wholesale Power Supply Diverse portfolio of power supply resources including AMP and Member-owned generation, long-term power purchase contracts, and seasonal and spot market purchases, sold wholesale to member municipal electric systems.
• Hydroelectric Generation AMP-owned run-of-the-river hydroelectric generation on the Ohio River including Willow Island (44 MW), Meldahl (105 MW) and Greenup (70.2 MW), plus additional facilities at Cannelton, Smithland and Belleville.
• Solar Power Generation

Quantifiable outcome

• Asset growth from $248 million to $6.6 billion under Marc Gerken's leadership (2000-2020)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elementl PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026AMP sold a site in Letart Township, Meigs County, Ohio to Elementl Power for development of a 1.5 GW nuclear power plant using GE Vernova Hitachi's BWRX-300 small modular reactors. Elementl Power submitted a grid connection request to PJM Interconnection for an initial 600 MW output.
• Ascend AnalyticscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 21 January 2026Ascend Analytics was selected by AMP to support its integrated resource planning needs for its portfolio of over 130 public power community members serving approximately 665,000 customers. Ascend will provide its PowerSIMM software and IRP consulting expertise to help navigate anticipated changes to the electric grid from load growth and shifting supply dynamics.
• Noteworthy AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMP partnered with Noteworthy AI to provide Members with streamlined access to pole inspection services powered by artificial intelligence. The AI-powered system uses vehicle-mounted cameras to passively capture high-resolution images of poles along driven routes, with AI analyzing each image to identify assets, flag conditions, and upload results to a cloud dashboard in near real time.
• ItroncoreTechnology or IntegrationAMP partnered with Itron and Parsons Corporation to develop the public power industry's leading AMI Program, offering public power utilities an advanced metering infrastructure solution built for their unique needs.
• Parsons CorporationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAMP partnered with Itron and Parsons Corporation to develop the public power industry's leading AMI Program. Parsons provides technical implementation expertise for the advanced metering infrastructure solution.
• GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElementl Power signed an Early Works Agreement with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy to deploy BWRX-300 small modular reactors at the Meigs County site purchased from AMP.
• Hometown ConnectionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHometown Connections, Inc. (HCI) is a non-profit utility services organization that offers public power utilities guidance and access to quality products and services from a trusted entity with public power's best interests in mind.
• U.S. Army Corps of EngineerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMP's hydroelectric facilities divert water from existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams and locks on the Ohio River, including Willow Island Locks and Dam, Captain Anthony Meldahl Locks and Dam, and Greenup Locks and Dam.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Lower Colorado River Authority: LCRA is a Texas river authority that supplies wholesale power to municipal and cooperative utilities across Central Texas and owns generation, transmission, and water assets. Comparable to AMP's diversified wholesale + generation model but operates in a distinct Texas geography and regulatory environment.

Broad incumbents

• Bonneville Power Administration: BPA is a federal power marketing administration that wholesales hydroelectric and nuclear power to preference customers including public utilities, cooperatives, and tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable to AMP in that it is a wholesale power supplier serving municipal and cooperative distribution utilities.
• New York Power Authority: NYPA is the largest state public power organization in the U.S., providing wholesale electricity and energy services to municipalities, cooperatives, and industrial customers across New York. Comparable to AMP in mission (public power for municipal and community systems) and scale of generation assets, though operating in a single state.
• Santee Cooper: South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) is a state-owned electric and water utility that generates, transmits, and distributes power. While it also serves retail customers directly, Santee Cooper's wholesale supply to cooperatives and its owned-generation portfolio make it broadly comparable to AMP's business mix.
• Tennessee Valley Authority: TVA is a federally owned corporation that generates and transmits wholesale electricity across a seven-state region, serving both municipal and cooperative distribution systems. While much larger and broader in scope than AMP, TVA competes for the same wholesale supply relationships and is a key benchmark for public power scale economics.

Direct peers

• Seminole Electric Cooperative: Seminole Electric is a generation and transmission cooperative serving nine member distribution cooperatives in Florida. Like AMP, Seminole owns generation on behalf of members, manages wholesale power supply, and provides shared technical services, making it a closely comparable G&T cooperative.
• MEAG Power: Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia is a joint action agency that provides wholesale power, transmission, and project financing to 49 Georgia municipal electric systems. Like AMP, MEAG owns generation assets on behalf of its members and offers shared services, making it one of the closest direct comparables in the public power JAA segment.
• Oglethorpe Power Corporation: Oglethorpe Power is a generation and transmission cooperative owned by 38 Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) in Georgia. It owns and operates a diversified generation portfolio and provides wholesale power to its member distribution cooperatives, paralleling AMP's role for its municipal members.
• Basin Electric Power Cooperative: Basin Electric is one of the largest generation and transmission (G&T) cooperatives in the U.S., serving member distribution cooperatives across nine states. Like AMP, it provides wholesale power, owns diversified generation (coal, gas, wind), and offers shared services, making it a directly comparable cooperative wholesale model.
• Associated Electric Cooperative: Associated Electric Cooperative is a generation and transmission cooperative serving six member distribution cooperatives and 51 distribution systems across Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Like AMP, AECI owns generation assets and provides wholesale power and shared services, making it a directly comparable G&T peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amppublicpower
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/AmppartnersOrgPublicPower
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanMunicipalPower
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-municipal-power-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/amppublicpower

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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