Derivatives and Hedging

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Derivatives and Hedging

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

OBJECTIVES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

We are exposed to certain market risks as a major power producer and participant in the wholesale electricity, natural gas, coal and emission allowance markets. These risks include commodity price risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency exchange risk. These risks represent the risk of loss that may impact us due to changes in the underlying market prices or rates. We manage these risks using derivative instruments.

STRATEGIES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES

Risk Management Strategies

Our strategy surrounding the use of derivative instruments primarily focuses on managing our risk exposures, future cash flows and creating value utilizing both economic and formal hedging strategies. Our risk management strategies also include the use of derivative instruments for trading purposes, focusing on seizing market opportunities to create value driven by expected changes in the market prices of the commodities in which we transact. To accomplish our objectives, we primarily employ risk management contracts including physical and financial forward purchase-and-sale contracts and, to a lesser extent, OTC swaps and options. Not all risk management contracts meet the definition of a derivative under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative risk management contracts elected normal under the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are not subject to the requirements of this accounting guidance.

We enter into power, coal, natural gas, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, heating oil, gasoline and other commodity contracts to manage the risk associated with our energy business. We enter into interest rate derivative contracts in order to manage the interest rate exposure associated with our commodity portfolio. For disclosure purposes, such risks are grouped as “Commodity,” as they are related to energy risk management activities. We also engage in risk management of interest rate risk associated with debt financing and foreign currency risk associated with future purchase obligations denominated in foreign currencies. For disclosure purposes, these risks are grouped as “Interest Rate and Foreign Currency.” The amount of risk taken is determined by the Commercial Operations and Finance groups in accordance with our established risk management policies as approved by the Finance Committee of our Board of Directors.

The following table represents the gross notional volume of our outstanding derivative contracts as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

	Volume
	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014		Unit of Measure
Primary Risk Exposure	(in millions)
Commodity:
Power	371		334		MWhs
Coal	4		3		Tons
Natural Gas	46		106		MMBtus
Heating Oil and Gasoline	9		6		Gallons
Interest Rate	$	114	$	152	USD
Interest Rate and Foreign Currency	$	560	$	815	USD

Fair Value Hedging Strategies

We enter into interest rate derivative transactions as part of an overall strategy to manage the mix of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt. Certain interest rate derivative transactions effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of our fixed-rate debt to a floating rate. Provided specific criteria are met, these interest rate derivatives are designated as fair value hedges.

Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

We enter into and designate as cash flow hedges certain derivative transactions for the purchase and sale of power and natural gas (“Commodity”) in order to manage the variable price risk related to the forecasted purchase and sale of these commodities. We monitor the potential impacts of commodity price changes and, where appropriate, enter into derivative transactions to protect profit margins for a portion of future electricity sales and energy purchases. We do not hedge all commodity price risk.

Our vehicle fleet and barge operations are exposed to gasoline and diesel fuel price volatility. We enter into financial heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts in order to mitigate price risk of our future fuel purchases. We discontinued cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts effective March 31, 2014. In March 2014, these contracts were grouped as "Commodity" with other risk management activities. We do not hedge all fuel price risk.

We enter into a variety of interest rate derivative transactions in order to manage interest rate risk exposure. Some interest rate derivative transactions effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of our floating-rate debt to a fixed rate. We also enter into interest rate derivative contracts to manage interest rate exposure related to future borrowings of fixed-rate debt. Our forecasted fixed-rate debt offerings have a high probability of occurrence as the proceeds will be used to fund existing debt maturities and projected capital expenditures. We do not hedge all interest rate exposure.

At times, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks primarily when we purchase certain fixed assets from foreign suppliers. In accordance with our risk management policy, we may enter into foreign currency derivative transactions to protect against the risk of increased cash outflows resulting from a foreign currency’s appreciation against the dollar. We do not hedge all foreign currency exposure.

ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND THE IMPACT ON OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” requires recognition of all qualifying derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the condensed balance sheets at fair value. The fair values of derivative instruments accounted for using MTM accounting or hedge accounting are based on exchange prices and broker quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, the estimate of fair value is based on the best information available including valuation models that estimate future energy prices based on existing market and broker quotes, supply and demand market data and assumptions. In order to determine the relevant fair values of our derivative instruments, we also apply valuation adjustments for discounting, liquidity and credit quality.

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will fail to perform on the contract or fail to pay amounts due. Liquidity risk represents the risk that imperfections in the market will cause the price to vary from estimated fair value based upon prevailing market supply and demand conditions. Since energy markets are imperfect and volatile, there are inherent risks related to the underlying assumptions in models used to fair value risk management contracts. Unforeseen events may cause reasonable price curves to differ from actual price curves throughout a contract's term and at the time a contract settles. Consequently, there could be significant adverse or favorable effects on future net income and cash flows if market prices are not consistent with our estimates of current market consensus for forward prices in the current period. This is particularly true for longer term contracts. Cash flows may vary based on market conditions, margin requirements and the timing of settlement of our risk management contracts.

According to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging,” we reflect the fair values of our derivative instruments subject to netting agreements with the same counterparty net of related cash collateral. For certain risk management contracts, we are required to post or receive cash collateral based on third party contractual agreements and risk profiles. For the September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 condensed balance sheets, we netted $4 million and $4 million, respectively, of cash collateral received from third parties against short-term and long-term risk management assets and $47 million and $35 million, respectively, of cash collateral paid to third parties against short-term and long-term risk management liabilities.

The following tables represent the gross fair value impact of our derivative activity on our condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts						Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)			Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in millions)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	311	$	9		$	2		$	322	$	(179	)	$	143
Long-term Risk Management Assets	443		3			—			446		(93		)	353
Total Assets	754		12			2			768		(272		)	496
Current Risk Management Liabilities	267		7			1			275		(200		)	75
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	293		22			1			316		(115		)	201
Total Liabilities	560		29			2			591		(315		)	276
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	194	$	(17	)	$	—		$	177	$	43		$	220
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
December 31, 2014
	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts						Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)			Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in millions)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	392	$	30		$	3		$	425	$	(247	)	$	178
Long-term Risk Management Assets	367		3			—			370		(76		)	294
Total Assets	759		33			3			795		(323		)	472
Current Risk Management Liabilities	329		23			1			353		(261		)	92
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	208		8			9			225		(94		)	131
Total Liabilities	537		31			10			578		(355		)	223
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	222	$	2		$	(7	)	$	217	$	32		$	249

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts primarily include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

The table below presents our activity of derivative risk management contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
Location of Gain (Loss)	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in millions)
Vertically Integrated Utilities Revenues	$	—		$	7		$	7		$	29
Transmission and Distribution Utilities Revenues	(1		)	—			(1		)	—
Generation & Marketing Revenues	1			21			60			69
Other Operation Expense	—			—			(1		)	—
Maintenance Expense	(1		)	—			(2		)	—
Purchased Electricity for Resale	1			—			4			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	—			(6		)	—			(6		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	(20		)	(7		)	33			111
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	(20	)	$	15		$	100		$	203

(a) Represents realized and unrealized gains and losses subject to regulatory accounting treatment recorded as either current or noncurrent on the condensed balance sheets.

Certain qualifying derivative instruments have been designated as normal purchase or normal sale contracts, as provided in the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative contracts that have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales under that accounting guidance are not subject to MTM accounting treatment and are recognized on the condensed statements of income on an accrual basis.

Our accounting for the changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it qualifies for and has been designated as part of a hedging relationship and further, on the type of hedging relationship. Depending on the exposure, we designate a hedging instrument as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge.

For contracts that have not been designated as part of a hedging relationship, the accounting for changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative instrument is held for trading purposes. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments held for trading purposes are included in revenues on a net basis on the condensed statements of income. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments not held for trading purposes are included in revenues or expenses on the condensed statements of income depending on the relevant facts and circumstances. Certain derivatives that economically hedge future commodity risk are recorded in the same expense line item on the condensed statements of income as that of the associated risk. However, unrealized and some realized gains and losses in regulated jurisdictions for both trading and non-trading derivative instruments are recorded as regulatory assets (for losses) or regulatory liabilities (for gains) in accordance with the accounting guidance for “Regulated Operations.”

Accounting for Fair Value Hedging Strategies

For fair value hedges (i.e. hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability or an identified portion thereof attributable to a particular risk), the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item associated with the hedged risk impacts Net Income during the period of change.

We record realized and unrealized gains or losses on interest rate swaps that qualify for fair value hedge accounting treatment and any offsetting changes in the fair value of the debt being hedged in Interest Expense on our condensed statements of income. The following table shows the results of our hedging gains (losses) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(in millions)
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	$	4		$	(2	)	$	7		$	2
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Portion of Long-term Debt	(4		)	2			(7		)	(2		)

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial.

Accounting for Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

For cash flow hedges (i.e. hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows attributable to a particular risk), we initially report the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on our condensed balance sheets until the period the hedged item affects Net Income. We recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in Net Income immediately during the period of change, except in regulated jurisdictions where hedge ineffectiveness is recorded as a regulatory asset (for losses) or a regulatory liability (for gains).

Realized gains and losses on derivative contracts for the purchase and sale of power and natural gas designated as cash flow hedges are included in Revenues or Purchased Electricity for Resale on our condensed statements of income, or in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on our condensed balance sheets, depending on the specific nature of the risk being hedged. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we designated power derivatives as cash flow hedges but did not designate natural gas derivatives as cash flow hedges.

We reclassify gains and losses on heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on our condensed balance sheets into Other Operation expense, Maintenance expense or Depreciation and Amortization expense, as it relates to capital projects, on our condensed statements of income. The impact of cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was immaterial and discontinued effective March 31, 2014.

We reclassify gains and losses on interest rate derivative hedges related to our debt financings from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on our condensed balance sheets into Interest Expense on our condensed statements of income in those periods in which hedged interest payments occur. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we designated interest rate derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The accumulated gains or losses related to our foreign currency hedges are reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on our condensed balance sheets into Depreciation and Amortization expense on our condensed statements of income over the depreciable lives of the fixed assets designated as the hedged items in qualifying foreign currency hedging relationships. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we did not designate any foreign currency derivatives as cash flow hedges. 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial or nonexistent for all cash flow hedge strategies disclosed above.

For details on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on our condensed balance sheets and the reasons for changes in cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, see Note 3.

Cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were:

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Condensed Balance Sheet
September 30, 2015
	Commodity			Interest Rate and Foreign Currency			Total
	(in millions)
Hedging Assets (a)	$	7		$	—		$	7
Hedging Liabilities (a)	24			1			25
AOCI Loss Net of Tax	(11		)	(18		)	(29		)
Portion Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months	1			(1		)	—
Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Condensed Balance Sheet
December 31, 2014
	Commodity			Interest Rate and Foreign Currency			Total
	(in millions)
Hedging Assets (a)	$	16		$	—		$	16
Hedging Liabilities (a)	14			1			15
AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax	1			(19		)	(18		)
Portion Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months	4			(2		)	2

(a) Hedging Assets and Hedging Liabilities are included in Risk Management Assets and Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets.

The actual amounts that we reclassify from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Net Income can differ from the estimate above due to market price changes.  As of September 30, 2015, the maximum length of time that we are hedging (with contracts subject to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging”) our exposure to variability in future cash flows related to forecasted transactions was 87 months.

Credit Risk

We limit credit risk in our wholesale marketing and trading activities by assessing the creditworthiness of potential counterparties before entering into transactions with them and continuing to evaluate their creditworthiness on an ongoing basis. We use Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and current market-based qualitative and quantitative data as well as financial statements to assess the financial health of counterparties on an ongoing basis.

When we use standardized master agreements, these agreements may include collateral requirements. These master agreements facilitate the netting of cash flows associated with a single counterparty. Cash, letters of credit and parental/affiliate guarantees may be obtained as security from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk. The collateral agreements require a counterparty to post cash or letters of credit in the event an exposure exceeds our established threshold. The threshold represents an unsecured credit limit which may be supported by a parental/affiliate guaranty, as determined in accordance with our credit policy. In addition, collateral agreements allow for termination and liquidation of all positions in the event of a failure or inability to post collateral.

Collateral Triggering Events

Under the tariffs of the RTOs and Independent System Operators (ISOs), we are obligated to post an additional amount of collateral for a limited number of derivative and non-derivative contracts primarily related to our competitive retail auction loads and guaranties for contractual obligations if our credit ratings decline below a specified rating threshold. The amount of collateral required fluctuates based on market prices and our total exposure. On an ongoing basis, our risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these collateral triggering items in contracts. AEP and its subsidiaries have not experienced a downgrade below a specified rating threshold that would require the posting of additional collateral. The following table represents our exposure if our credit ratings were to decline below a specified rating threshold as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2015		2014
	(in millions)
Fair Value of Contracts with Credit Downgrade Triggers	$	—	$	—
Amount of Collateral AEP Subsidiaries Would Have been Required to Post for Derivative Contracts as well as Derivative and Non-Derivative Contracts Subject to the Same Master Netting Arrangement	—		—
Amount of Collateral AEP Subsidiaries Would Have Been Required to Post Attributable to RTOs and ISOs	35		36
Amount of Collateral Attributable to Other Contracts (a)	299		281

(a) Represents the amount of collateral AEP subsidiaries would have been required to post for other significant non-derivative contracts including AGR jointly owned plant contracts and various other commodity related contracts.

In addition, a majority of our non-exchange traded commodity contracts contain cross-default provisions that, if triggered, would permit the counterparty to declare a default and require settlement of the outstanding payable. These cross-default provisions could be triggered if there was a non-performance event by Parent or the obligor under outstanding debt or a third party obligation in excess of $50 million.  On an ongoing basis, our risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these cross-default provisions in our contracts. The following table represents: (a) the fair value of these derivative liabilities subject to cross-default provisions prior to consideration of contractual netting arrangements, (b) the amount this exposure has been reduced by cash collateral we have posted and (c) if a cross-default provision would have been triggered, the settlement amount that would be required after considering our contractual netting arrangements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in millions)
Liabilities for Contracts with Cross Default Provisions Prior to Contractual Netting Arrangements	$	307	$	235
Amount of Cash Collateral Posted	10		9
Additional Settlement Liability if Cross Default Provision is Triggered	251		178

Appalachian Power Co [Member]

Derivatives and Hedging

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

OBJECTIVES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to certain market risks as major power producers and participants in the wholesale electricity, natural gas, coal and emission allowance markets.  These risks include commodity price risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency exchange risk.  These risks represent the risk of loss that may impact the Registrant Subsidiaries due to changes in the underlying market prices or rates.  AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, manages these risks using derivative instruments.

STRATEGIES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES

Risk Management Strategies

The strategy surrounding the use of derivative instruments primarily focuses on managing risk exposures, future cash flows and creating value utilizing both economic and formal hedging strategies. The risk management strategies also include the use of derivative instruments for trading purposes, focusing on seizing market opportunities to create value driven by expected changes in the market prices of the commodities in which AEPSC transacts on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries. To accomplish these objectives, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, primarily employs risk management contracts including physical and financial forward purchase-and-sale contracts and, to a lesser extent, OTC swaps and options. Not all risk management contracts meet the definition of a derivative under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative risk management contracts elected normal under the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are not subject to the requirements of this accounting guidance.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into power, coal, natural gas, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, heating oil, gasoline and other commodity contracts to manage the risk associated with the energy business. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into interest rate derivative contracts in order to manage the interest rate exposure associated with the Registrant Subsidiaries’ commodity portfolio. For disclosure purposes, such risks are grouped as “Commodity,” as these risks are related to energy risk management activities. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also engages in risk management of interest rate risk associated with debt financing and foreign currency risk associated with future purchase obligations denominated in foreign currencies. For disclosure purposes, these risks are grouped as “Interest Rate and Foreign Currency.” The amount of risk taken is determined by the Commercial Operations and Finance groups in accordance with established risk management policies as approved by the Finance Committee of AEP’s Board of Directors.

The following tables represent the gross notional volume of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ outstanding derivative contracts as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	62,306		30,345		13,470		17,580		21,736
Coal	Tons	116		1,468		—		—		2,125
Natural Gas	MMBtus	256		174		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,763		836		1,858		1,019		1,166
Interest Rate	USD	$	2,645	$	1,794	$	—	$	—	$	—

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	32,479		23,774		20,334		16,765		20,469
Coal	Tons	279		500		—		—		1,500
Natural Gas	MMBtus	421		286		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,089		521		1,108		614		699
Interest Rate	USD	$	5,094	$	3,455	$	—	$	—	$	—

Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into and designates as cash flow hedges certain derivative transactions for the purchase and sale of power (“Commodity”) in order to manage the variable price risk related to forecasted purchases and sales. Management monitors the potential impacts of commodity price changes and, where appropriate, enters into derivative transactions to protect profit margins for a portion of future electricity sales and purchases. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all commodity price risk.

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ vehicle fleet is exposed to gasoline and diesel fuel price volatility. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into financial heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts in order to mitigate price risk of future fuel purchases. Cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was discontinued effective March 31, 2014. In March 2014, these contracts were grouped as "Commodity" with other risk management activities. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all fuel price risk.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into a variety of interest rate derivative transactions in order to manage interest rate risk exposure. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also enters into interest rate derivative contracts to manage interest rate exposure related to future borrowings of fixed-rate debt. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all interest rate exposure.

At times, the Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks primarily when some fixed assets are purchased from foreign suppliers. In accordance with AEP’s risk management policy, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, may enter into foreign currency derivative transactions to protect against the risk of increased cash outflows resulting from a foreign currency’s appreciation against the dollar. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all foreign currency exposure.

ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND THE IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” requires recognition of all qualifying derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the condensed balance sheet at fair value. The fair values of derivative instruments accounted for using MTM accounting or hedge accounting are based on exchange prices and broker quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, the estimate of fair value is based on the best information available including valuation models that estimate future energy prices based on existing market and broker quotes, supply and demand market data and assumptions. In order to determine the relevant fair values of the derivative instruments, the Registrant Subsidiaries also apply valuation adjustments for discounting, liquidity and credit quality.

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will fail to perform on the contract or fail to pay amounts due. Liquidity risk represents the risk that imperfections in the market will cause the price to vary from estimated fair value based upon prevailing market supply and demand conditions. Since energy markets are imperfect and volatile, there are inherent risks related to the underlying assumptions in models used to fair value risk management contracts. Unforeseen events may cause reasonable price curves to differ from actual price curves throughout a contract's term and at the time a contract settles. Consequently, there could be significant adverse or favorable effects on future net income and cash flows if market prices are not consistent with management’s estimates of current market consensus for forward prices in the current period. This is particularly true for longer term contracts. Cash flows may vary based on market conditions, margin requirements and the timing of settlement of risk management contracts.

According to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging,” the Registrant Subsidiaries reflect the fair values of derivative instruments subject to netting agreements with the same counterparty net of related cash collateral. For certain risk management contracts, the Registrant Subsidiaries are required to post or receive cash collateral based on third party contractual agreements and risk profiles. For the September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 condensed balance sheets, the Registrant Subsidiaries netted cash collateral received from third parties against short-term and long-term risk management assets and cash collateral paid to third parties against short-term and long-term risk management liabilities as follows:

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Company	Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities		Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	1,688	$	68	$	98
I&M	—		333		163		47
OPCo	—		500		—		102
PSO	—		280		—		54
SWEPCo	—		319		—		62

The following tables represent the gross fair value of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative activity on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	34,278	$	—	$	—	$	34,278	$	(6,928	)	$	27,350
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	2,485		—		—		2,485		(450		)	2,035
Total Assets	36,763		—		—		36,763		(7,378		)	29,385
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	15,345		—		—		15,345		(8,443		)	6,902
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,596		—		—		1,596		(623		)	973
Total Liabilities	16,941		—		—		16,941		(9,066		)	7,875
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,822	$	—	$	—	$	19,822	$	1,688		$	21,510

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	32,903	$	—	$	—	$	32,903	$	(9,111	)	$	23,792
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	5,159		—		—		5,159		(268		)	4,891
Total Assets	38,062		—		—		38,062		(9,379		)	28,683
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Non Affiliated	20,161		—		—		20,161		(9,144		)	11,017
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	2,322		—		—		2,322		(265		)	2,057
Total Liabilities	22,483		—		—		22,483		(9,409		)	13,074
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,579	$	—	$	—	$	15,579	$	30		$	15,609

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	16,675	$	—	$	—	$	16,675	$	(6,048	)	$	10,627
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	1,619		—		—		1,619		(281		)	1,338
Total Assets	18,294		—		—		18,294		(6,329		)	11,965
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	10,901		—		—		10,901		(6,286		)	4,615
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,624		—		—		1,624		(376		)	1,248
Total Liabilities	12,525		—		—		12,525		(6,662		)	5,863
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	5,769	$	—	$	—	$	5,769	$	333		$	6,102

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	28,545	$	—	$	—	$	28,545	$	(6,217	)	$	22,328
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	3,499		—		—		3,499		(182		)	3,317
Total Assets	32,044		—		—		32,044		(6,399		)	25,645
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	11,326		—		—		11,326		(6,103		)	5,223
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,575		—		—		1,575		(180		)	1,395
Total Liabilities	12,901		—		—		12,901		(6,283		)	6,618
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,143	$	—	$	—	$	19,143	$	(116	)	$	19,027

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Total Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Current Risk Management Liabilities	3,271		—		—		3,271		(448		)	2,823
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	4,923		—		—		4,923		(52		)	4,871
Total Liabilities	8,194		—		—		8,194		(500		)	7,694
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,071	$	—	$	—	$	15,071	$	500		$	15,571

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	7,242	$	—	$	—	$	7,242	$	—		$	7,242
Long-term Risk Management Assets	45,102		—		—		45,102		—			45,102
Total Assets	52,344		—		—		52,344		—			52,344
Current Risk Management Liabilities	2,045		—		—		2,045		(102		)	1,943
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	3,013		—		—		3,013		—			3,013
Total Liabilities	5,058		—		—		5,058		(102		)	4,956
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	47,286	$	—	$	—	$	47,286	$	102		$	47,388

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,166	$	—	$	—	$	1,166	$	(131	)	$	1,035
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—		—		—		—		—			—
Total Assets	1,166		—		—		1,166		(131		)	1,035
Current Risk Management Liabilities	454		—		—		454		(384		)	70
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	35		—		—		35		(27		)	8
Total Liabilities	489		—		—		489		(411		)	78
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	677	$	—	$	—	$	677	$	280		$	957

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360		$	(360	)	$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	360			—		—		360			(360		)	—
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(972	)	$	—	$	—	$	(972	)	$	54		$	(918	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,442		$	—	$	—	$	1,442		$	(162	)	$	1,280
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	1,442			—		—		1,442			(162		)	1,280
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,752			—		—		1,752			(450		)	1,302
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	788			—		—		788			(31		)	757
Total Liabilities	2,540			—		—		2,540			(481		)	2,059
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,098	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,098	)	$	319		$	(779	)

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	471		$	—	$	—	$	471		$	(440	)	$	31
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	471			—		—		471			(440		)	31
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,113	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,113	)	$	62		$	(1,051	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

The tables below present the Registrant Subsidiaries’ activity of derivative risk management contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	(369	)	$	350		$	(917	)	$	(9	)	$	(7	)
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,156			3,336			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(88		)	(63		)	(128		)	(109		)	(127		)
Maintenance Expense	(164		)	(86		)	(140		)	(88		)	(88		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	831			15			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	861			(981		)	—			(190		)	188
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	3,197			(1,718		)	(22,281		)	(498		)	1,137
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	5,424		$	853		$	(23,436	)	$	(894	)	$	1,103

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	1,231		$	2,988		$	41		$	45		$	74
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(196		)	—			196			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,571		)	(471		)	(852		)	(109		)	(284		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	(3,606		)	(176		)	(1,555		)	120			(180		)
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	(4,946	)	$	2,145		$	(2,366	)	$	252		$	(390	)

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	790		$	3,591		$	(882	)	$	16		$	19
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,511			4,341			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(287		)	(221		)	(389		)	(307		)	(373		)
Maintenance Expense	(503		)	(221		)	(396		)	(248		)	(265		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	1,571			347			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	2,136			(1,213		)	—			615			(1,234		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	31,797			4,121			(24,880		)	5,076			14,446
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	37,015		$	10,745		$	(26,517	)	$	5,152		$	12,593

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	7,262		$	10,467		$	97		$	172		$	18
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(717		)	—			717			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,567		)	(471		)	(215		)	(119		)	(285		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	42,444			26,934			39,311			(69		)	119
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	47,139		$	36,213		$	39,193		$	701		$	(148	)

(a) Represents realized and unrealized gains and losses subject to regulatory accounting treatment recorded as either current or noncurrent on the condensed balance sheets.

Certain qualifying derivative instruments have been designated as normal purchase or normal sale contracts, as provided in the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative contracts that have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales under that accounting guidance are not subject to MTM accounting treatment and are recognized on the condensed statements of income on an accrual basis.

The accounting for the changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it qualifies for and has been designated as part of a hedging relationship and further, on the type of hedging relationship. Depending on the exposure, management designates a hedging instrument as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge.

For contracts that have not been designated as part of a hedging relationship, the accounting for changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative instrument is held for trading purposes. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments held for trading purposes are included in revenues on a net basis on the condensed statements of income. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments not held for trading purposes are included in revenues or expenses on the condensed statements of income depending on the relevant facts and circumstances. Certain derivatives that economically hedge future commodity risk are recorded in the same expense line item on the condensed statements of income as that of the associated risk. However, unrealized and some realized gains and losses in regulated jurisdictions for both trading and non-trading derivative instruments are recorded as regulatory assets (for losses) or regulatory liabilities (for gains) in accordance with the accounting guidance for “Regulated Operations.”

In connection with OPCo’s June 2012 - May 2015 ESP, the PUCO ordered OPCo to conduct energy and capacity auctions for its entire SSO load for delivery beginning in June 2015, see Note 4 - Rate Matters. These auctions resulted in a range of products, including 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month periods. The delivery period for each contract is scheduled to start on the first day of June of each year, immediately following the auction. Certain affiliated Vertically Integrated Utility and Generation & Marketing segment entities participated in the auction process and were awarded tranches of OPCo’s SSO load. The underlying contracts are derivatives subject to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” and are accounted for using MTM accounting, unless the contract has been designated as a normal purchase or normal sale.

Accounting for Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

For cash flow hedges (i.e. hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the Registrant Subsidiaries initially report the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets until the period the hedged item affects Net Income. The Registrant Subsidiaries recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in Net Income immediately during the period of change, except in regulated jurisdictions where hedge ineffectiveness is recorded as a regulatory asset (for losses) or a regulatory liability (for gains).

Realized gains and losses on derivative contracts for the purchase and sale of power designated as cash flow hedges are included in Revenues or Purchased Electricity for Resale on the condensed statements of income, or in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets, depending on the specific nature of the risk being hedged. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate power derivatives as cash flow hedges. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, APCo and I&M designated power derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Other Operation expense, Maintenance expense or Depreciation and Amortization expense, as it relates to capital projects, on the condensed statements of income. The impact of cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was immaterial and was discontinued effective March 31, 2014.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on interest rate derivative hedges related to debt financings from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Interest Expense on the condensed statements of income in those periods in which hedged interest payments occur. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate interest rate derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The accumulated gains or losses related to foreign currency hedges are reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Depreciation and Amortization expense on the condensed statements of income over the depreciable lives of the fixed assets designated as the hedged items in qualifying foreign currency hedging relationships. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate any foreign currency derivatives as cash flow hedges.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial or nonexistent for all of the hedge strategies disclosed above.

For details on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets and the reasons for changes in cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, see Note 3.

Cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were:

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

September 30, 2015

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,805
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(13,604		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		4,572
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,374
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(9,470		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency			Maximum Term for Exposure to Variability of Future Cash Flows
	(in thousands)					(in months)
APCo	$	—	$	734		0
I&M	—		(1,277		)	0
OPCo	—		1,282			0
PSO	—		771			0
SWEPCo	—		(1,728		)	0

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

December 31, 2014

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,896
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(14,406		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		5,602
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,943
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(11,036		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	275
I&M	—		(1,090		)
OPCo	—		1,372
PSO	—		759
SWEPCo	—		(1,998		)

(a) Hedging Assets and Hedging Liabilities are included in Risk Management Assets and Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets.

The actual amounts reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Net Income can differ from the estimate above due to market price changes.

Credit Risk

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, limits credit risk in their wholesale marketing and trading activities by assessing the creditworthiness of potential counterparties before entering into transactions with them and continuing to evaluate their creditworthiness on an ongoing basis. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and current market-based qualitative and quantitative data as well as financial statements to assess the financial health of counterparties on an ongoing basis.

When AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses standardized master agreements, these agreements may include collateral requirements. These master agreements facilitate the netting of cash flows associated with a single counterparty. Cash, letters of credit and parental/affiliate guarantees may be obtained as security from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk. The collateral agreements require a counterparty to post cash or letters of credit in the event an exposure exceeds the established threshold. The threshold represents an unsecured credit limit which may be supported by a parental/affiliate guaranty, as determined in accordance with AEP’s credit policy. In addition, collateral agreements allow for termination and liquidation of all positions in the event of a failure or inability to post collateral.

Collateral Triggering Events

Under the tariffs of the RTOs and Independent System Operators (ISOs) and a limited number of derivative and non-derivative contracts primarily related to competitive retail auction loads, the Registrant Subsidiaries are obligated to post an additional amount of collateral if certain credit ratings decline below investment grade. The amount of collateral required fluctuates based on market prices and total exposure. On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these collateral triggering items in contracts. The Registrant Subsidiaries have not experienced a downgrade below investment grade. The following tables represent the Registrant Subsidiaries' exposure if credit ratings were to decline below a specified rating threshold as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	2,913	$	97
I&M	—		—		1,976		66
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		2,692		3,247
SWEPCo	—		—		3,328		58

	December 31, 2014
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	6,339	$	74
I&M	—		—		4,299		47
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		693		4,111
SWEPCo	—		—		877		166

In addition, a majority of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ non-exchange traded commodity contracts contain cross-default provisions that, if triggered, would permit the counterparty to declare a default and require settlement of the outstanding payable. These cross-default provisions could be triggered if there was a non-performance event by Parent or the obligor under outstanding debt or a third party obligation in excess of $50 million.  On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these cross-default provisions in the contracts. The following tables represent: (a) the fair value of these derivative liabilities subject to cross-default provisions prior to consideration of contractual netting arrangements, (b) the amount this exposure has been reduced by cash collateral posted by the Registrant Subsidiaries and (c) if a cross-default provision would have been triggered, the settlement amount that would be required after considering the Registrant Subsidiaries’ contractual netting arrangements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	5,310	$	—	$	5,288
I&M	3,601		—		3,586
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

	December 31, 2014
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	9,043	$	—	$	9,012
I&M	6,134		—		6,113
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member]

Derivatives and Hedging

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

OBJECTIVES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to certain market risks as major power producers and participants in the wholesale electricity, natural gas, coal and emission allowance markets.  These risks include commodity price risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency exchange risk.  These risks represent the risk of loss that may impact the Registrant Subsidiaries due to changes in the underlying market prices or rates.  AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, manages these risks using derivative instruments.

STRATEGIES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES

Risk Management Strategies

The strategy surrounding the use of derivative instruments primarily focuses on managing risk exposures, future cash flows and creating value utilizing both economic and formal hedging strategies. The risk management strategies also include the use of derivative instruments for trading purposes, focusing on seizing market opportunities to create value driven by expected changes in the market prices of the commodities in which AEPSC transacts on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries. To accomplish these objectives, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, primarily employs risk management contracts including physical and financial forward purchase-and-sale contracts and, to a lesser extent, OTC swaps and options. Not all risk management contracts meet the definition of a derivative under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative risk management contracts elected normal under the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are not subject to the requirements of this accounting guidance.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into power, coal, natural gas, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, heating oil, gasoline and other commodity contracts to manage the risk associated with the energy business. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into interest rate derivative contracts in order to manage the interest rate exposure associated with the Registrant Subsidiaries’ commodity portfolio. For disclosure purposes, such risks are grouped as “Commodity,” as these risks are related to energy risk management activities. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also engages in risk management of interest rate risk associated with debt financing and foreign currency risk associated with future purchase obligations denominated in foreign currencies. For disclosure purposes, these risks are grouped as “Interest Rate and Foreign Currency.” The amount of risk taken is determined by the Commercial Operations and Finance groups in accordance with established risk management policies as approved by the Finance Committee of AEP’s Board of Directors.

The following tables represent the gross notional volume of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ outstanding derivative contracts as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	62,306		30,345		13,470		17,580		21,736
Coal	Tons	116		1,468		—		—		2,125
Natural Gas	MMBtus	256		174		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,763		836		1,858		1,019		1,166
Interest Rate	USD	$	2,645	$	1,794	$	—	$	—	$	—

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	32,479		23,774		20,334		16,765		20,469
Coal	Tons	279		500		—		—		1,500
Natural Gas	MMBtus	421		286		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,089		521		1,108		614		699
Interest Rate	USD	$	5,094	$	3,455	$	—	$	—	$	—

Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into and designates as cash flow hedges certain derivative transactions for the purchase and sale of power (“Commodity”) in order to manage the variable price risk related to forecasted purchases and sales. Management monitors the potential impacts of commodity price changes and, where appropriate, enters into derivative transactions to protect profit margins for a portion of future electricity sales and purchases. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all commodity price risk.

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ vehicle fleet is exposed to gasoline and diesel fuel price volatility. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into financial heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts in order to mitigate price risk of future fuel purchases. Cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was discontinued effective March 31, 2014. In March 2014, these contracts were grouped as "Commodity" with other risk management activities. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all fuel price risk.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into a variety of interest rate derivative transactions in order to manage interest rate risk exposure. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also enters into interest rate derivative contracts to manage interest rate exposure related to future borrowings of fixed-rate debt. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all interest rate exposure.

At times, the Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks primarily when some fixed assets are purchased from foreign suppliers. In accordance with AEP’s risk management policy, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, may enter into foreign currency derivative transactions to protect against the risk of increased cash outflows resulting from a foreign currency’s appreciation against the dollar. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all foreign currency exposure.

ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND THE IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” requires recognition of all qualifying derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the condensed balance sheet at fair value. The fair values of derivative instruments accounted for using MTM accounting or hedge accounting are based on exchange prices and broker quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, the estimate of fair value is based on the best information available including valuation models that estimate future energy prices based on existing market and broker quotes, supply and demand market data and assumptions. In order to determine the relevant fair values of the derivative instruments, the Registrant Subsidiaries also apply valuation adjustments for discounting, liquidity and credit quality.

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will fail to perform on the contract or fail to pay amounts due. Liquidity risk represents the risk that imperfections in the market will cause the price to vary from estimated fair value based upon prevailing market supply and demand conditions. Since energy markets are imperfect and volatile, there are inherent risks related to the underlying assumptions in models used to fair value risk management contracts. Unforeseen events may cause reasonable price curves to differ from actual price curves throughout a contract's term and at the time a contract settles. Consequently, there could be significant adverse or favorable effects on future net income and cash flows if market prices are not consistent with management’s estimates of current market consensus for forward prices in the current period. This is particularly true for longer term contracts. Cash flows may vary based on market conditions, margin requirements and the timing of settlement of risk management contracts.

According to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging,” the Registrant Subsidiaries reflect the fair values of derivative instruments subject to netting agreements with the same counterparty net of related cash collateral. For certain risk management contracts, the Registrant Subsidiaries are required to post or receive cash collateral based on third party contractual agreements and risk profiles. For the September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 condensed balance sheets, the Registrant Subsidiaries netted cash collateral received from third parties against short-term and long-term risk management assets and cash collateral paid to third parties against short-term and long-term risk management liabilities as follows:

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Company	Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities		Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	1,688	$	68	$	98
I&M	—		333		163		47
OPCo	—		500		—		102
PSO	—		280		—		54
SWEPCo	—		319		—		62

The following tables represent the gross fair value of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative activity on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	34,278	$	—	$	—	$	34,278	$	(6,928	)	$	27,350
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	2,485		—		—		2,485		(450		)	2,035
Total Assets	36,763		—		—		36,763		(7,378		)	29,385
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	15,345		—		—		15,345		(8,443		)	6,902
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,596		—		—		1,596		(623		)	973
Total Liabilities	16,941		—		—		16,941		(9,066		)	7,875
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,822	$	—	$	—	$	19,822	$	1,688		$	21,510

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	32,903	$	—	$	—	$	32,903	$	(9,111	)	$	23,792
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	5,159		—		—		5,159		(268		)	4,891
Total Assets	38,062		—		—		38,062		(9,379		)	28,683
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Non Affiliated	20,161		—		—		20,161		(9,144		)	11,017
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	2,322		—		—		2,322		(265		)	2,057
Total Liabilities	22,483		—		—		22,483		(9,409		)	13,074
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,579	$	—	$	—	$	15,579	$	30		$	15,609

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	16,675	$	—	$	—	$	16,675	$	(6,048	)	$	10,627
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	1,619		—		—		1,619		(281		)	1,338
Total Assets	18,294		—		—		18,294		(6,329		)	11,965
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	10,901		—		—		10,901		(6,286		)	4,615
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,624		—		—		1,624		(376		)	1,248
Total Liabilities	12,525		—		—		12,525		(6,662		)	5,863
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	5,769	$	—	$	—	$	5,769	$	333		$	6,102

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	28,545	$	—	$	—	$	28,545	$	(6,217	)	$	22,328
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	3,499		—		—		3,499		(182		)	3,317
Total Assets	32,044		—		—		32,044		(6,399		)	25,645
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	11,326		—		—		11,326		(6,103		)	5,223
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,575		—		—		1,575		(180		)	1,395
Total Liabilities	12,901		—		—		12,901		(6,283		)	6,618
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,143	$	—	$	—	$	19,143	$	(116	)	$	19,027

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Total Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Current Risk Management Liabilities	3,271		—		—		3,271		(448		)	2,823
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	4,923		—		—		4,923		(52		)	4,871
Total Liabilities	8,194		—		—		8,194		(500		)	7,694
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,071	$	—	$	—	$	15,071	$	500		$	15,571

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	7,242	$	—	$	—	$	7,242	$	—		$	7,242
Long-term Risk Management Assets	45,102		—		—		45,102		—			45,102
Total Assets	52,344		—		—		52,344		—			52,344
Current Risk Management Liabilities	2,045		—		—		2,045		(102		)	1,943
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	3,013		—		—		3,013		—			3,013
Total Liabilities	5,058		—		—		5,058		(102		)	4,956
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	47,286	$	—	$	—	$	47,286	$	102		$	47,388

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,166	$	—	$	—	$	1,166	$	(131	)	$	1,035
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—		—		—		—		—			—
Total Assets	1,166		—		—		1,166		(131		)	1,035
Current Risk Management Liabilities	454		—		—		454		(384		)	70
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	35		—		—		35		(27		)	8
Total Liabilities	489		—		—		489		(411		)	78
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	677	$	—	$	—	$	677	$	280		$	957

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360		$	(360	)	$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	360			—		—		360			(360		)	—
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(972	)	$	—	$	—	$	(972	)	$	54		$	(918	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,442		$	—	$	—	$	1,442		$	(162	)	$	1,280
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	1,442			—		—		1,442			(162		)	1,280
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,752			—		—		1,752			(450		)	1,302
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	788			—		—		788			(31		)	757
Total Liabilities	2,540			—		—		2,540			(481		)	2,059
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,098	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,098	)	$	319		$	(779	)

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	471		$	—	$	—	$	471		$	(440	)	$	31
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	471			—		—		471			(440		)	31
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,113	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,113	)	$	62		$	(1,051	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

The tables below present the Registrant Subsidiaries’ activity of derivative risk management contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	(369	)	$	350		$	(917	)	$	(9	)	$	(7	)
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,156			3,336			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(88		)	(63		)	(128		)	(109		)	(127		)
Maintenance Expense	(164		)	(86		)	(140		)	(88		)	(88		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	831			15			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	861			(981		)	—			(190		)	188
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	3,197			(1,718		)	(22,281		)	(498		)	1,137
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	5,424		$	853		$	(23,436	)	$	(894	)	$	1,103

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	1,231		$	2,988		$	41		$	45		$	74
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(196		)	—			196			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,571		)	(471		)	(852		)	(109		)	(284		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	(3,606		)	(176		)	(1,555		)	120			(180		)
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	(4,946	)	$	2,145		$	(2,366	)	$	252		$	(390	)

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	790		$	3,591		$	(882	)	$	16		$	19
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,511			4,341			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(287		)	(221		)	(389		)	(307		)	(373		)
Maintenance Expense	(503		)	(221		)	(396		)	(248		)	(265		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	1,571			347			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	2,136			(1,213		)	—			615			(1,234		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	31,797			4,121			(24,880		)	5,076			14,446
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	37,015		$	10,745		$	(26,517	)	$	5,152		$	12,593

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	7,262		$	10,467		$	97		$	172		$	18
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(717		)	—			717			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,567		)	(471		)	(215		)	(119		)	(285		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	42,444			26,934			39,311			(69		)	119
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	47,139		$	36,213		$	39,193		$	701		$	(148	)

(a) Represents realized and unrealized gains and losses subject to regulatory accounting treatment recorded as either current or noncurrent on the condensed balance sheets.

Certain qualifying derivative instruments have been designated as normal purchase or normal sale contracts, as provided in the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative contracts that have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales under that accounting guidance are not subject to MTM accounting treatment and are recognized on the condensed statements of income on an accrual basis.

The accounting for the changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it qualifies for and has been designated as part of a hedging relationship and further, on the type of hedging relationship. Depending on the exposure, management designates a hedging instrument as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge.

For contracts that have not been designated as part of a hedging relationship, the accounting for changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative instrument is held for trading purposes. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments held for trading purposes are included in revenues on a net basis on the condensed statements of income. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments not held for trading purposes are included in revenues or expenses on the condensed statements of income depending on the relevant facts and circumstances. Certain derivatives that economically hedge future commodity risk are recorded in the same expense line item on the condensed statements of income as that of the associated risk. However, unrealized and some realized gains and losses in regulated jurisdictions for both trading and non-trading derivative instruments are recorded as regulatory assets (for losses) or regulatory liabilities (for gains) in accordance with the accounting guidance for “Regulated Operations.”

In connection with OPCo’s June 2012 - May 2015 ESP, the PUCO ordered OPCo to conduct energy and capacity auctions for its entire SSO load for delivery beginning in June 2015, see Note 4 - Rate Matters. These auctions resulted in a range of products, including 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month periods. The delivery period for each contract is scheduled to start on the first day of June of each year, immediately following the auction. Certain affiliated Vertically Integrated Utility and Generation & Marketing segment entities participated in the auction process and were awarded tranches of OPCo’s SSO load. The underlying contracts are derivatives subject to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” and are accounted for using MTM accounting, unless the contract has been designated as a normal purchase or normal sale.

Accounting for Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

For cash flow hedges (i.e. hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the Registrant Subsidiaries initially report the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets until the period the hedged item affects Net Income. The Registrant Subsidiaries recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in Net Income immediately during the period of change, except in regulated jurisdictions where hedge ineffectiveness is recorded as a regulatory asset (for losses) or a regulatory liability (for gains).

Realized gains and losses on derivative contracts for the purchase and sale of power designated as cash flow hedges are included in Revenues or Purchased Electricity for Resale on the condensed statements of income, or in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets, depending on the specific nature of the risk being hedged. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate power derivatives as cash flow hedges. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, APCo and I&M designated power derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Other Operation expense, Maintenance expense or Depreciation and Amortization expense, as it relates to capital projects, on the condensed statements of income. The impact of cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was immaterial and was discontinued effective March 31, 2014.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on interest rate derivative hedges related to debt financings from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Interest Expense on the condensed statements of income in those periods in which hedged interest payments occur. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate interest rate derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The accumulated gains or losses related to foreign currency hedges are reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Depreciation and Amortization expense on the condensed statements of income over the depreciable lives of the fixed assets designated as the hedged items in qualifying foreign currency hedging relationships. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate any foreign currency derivatives as cash flow hedges.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial or nonexistent for all of the hedge strategies disclosed above.

For details on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets and the reasons for changes in cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, see Note 3.

Cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were:

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

September 30, 2015

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,805
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(13,604		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		4,572
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,374
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(9,470		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency			Maximum Term for Exposure to Variability of Future Cash Flows
	(in thousands)					(in months)
APCo	$	—	$	734		0
I&M	—		(1,277		)	0
OPCo	—		1,282			0
PSO	—		771			0
SWEPCo	—		(1,728		)	0

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

December 31, 2014

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,896
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(14,406		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		5,602
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,943
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(11,036		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	275
I&M	—		(1,090		)
OPCo	—		1,372
PSO	—		759
SWEPCo	—		(1,998		)

(a) Hedging Assets and Hedging Liabilities are included in Risk Management Assets and Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets.

The actual amounts reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Net Income can differ from the estimate above due to market price changes.

Credit Risk

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, limits credit risk in their wholesale marketing and trading activities by assessing the creditworthiness of potential counterparties before entering into transactions with them and continuing to evaluate their creditworthiness on an ongoing basis. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and current market-based qualitative and quantitative data as well as financial statements to assess the financial health of counterparties on an ongoing basis.

When AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses standardized master agreements, these agreements may include collateral requirements. These master agreements facilitate the netting of cash flows associated with a single counterparty. Cash, letters of credit and parental/affiliate guarantees may be obtained as security from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk. The collateral agreements require a counterparty to post cash or letters of credit in the event an exposure exceeds the established threshold. The threshold represents an unsecured credit limit which may be supported by a parental/affiliate guaranty, as determined in accordance with AEP’s credit policy. In addition, collateral agreements allow for termination and liquidation of all positions in the event of a failure or inability to post collateral.

Collateral Triggering Events

Under the tariffs of the RTOs and Independent System Operators (ISOs) and a limited number of derivative and non-derivative contracts primarily related to competitive retail auction loads, the Registrant Subsidiaries are obligated to post an additional amount of collateral if certain credit ratings decline below investment grade. The amount of collateral required fluctuates based on market prices and total exposure. On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these collateral triggering items in contracts. The Registrant Subsidiaries have not experienced a downgrade below investment grade. The following tables represent the Registrant Subsidiaries' exposure if credit ratings were to decline below a specified rating threshold as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	2,913	$	97
I&M	—		—		1,976		66
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		2,692		3,247
SWEPCo	—		—		3,328		58

	December 31, 2014
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	6,339	$	74
I&M	—		—		4,299		47
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		693		4,111
SWEPCo	—		—		877		166

In addition, a majority of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ non-exchange traded commodity contracts contain cross-default provisions that, if triggered, would permit the counterparty to declare a default and require settlement of the outstanding payable. These cross-default provisions could be triggered if there was a non-performance event by Parent or the obligor under outstanding debt or a third party obligation in excess of $50 million.  On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these cross-default provisions in the contracts. The following tables represent: (a) the fair value of these derivative liabilities subject to cross-default provisions prior to consideration of contractual netting arrangements, (b) the amount this exposure has been reduced by cash collateral posted by the Registrant Subsidiaries and (c) if a cross-default provision would have been triggered, the settlement amount that would be required after considering the Registrant Subsidiaries’ contractual netting arrangements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	5,310	$	—	$	5,288
I&M	3,601		—		3,586
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

	December 31, 2014
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	9,043	$	—	$	9,012
I&M	6,134		—		6,113
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

Ohio Power Co [Member]

Derivatives and Hedging

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

OBJECTIVES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to certain market risks as major power producers and participants in the wholesale electricity, natural gas, coal and emission allowance markets.  These risks include commodity price risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency exchange risk.  These risks represent the risk of loss that may impact the Registrant Subsidiaries due to changes in the underlying market prices or rates.  AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, manages these risks using derivative instruments.

STRATEGIES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES

Risk Management Strategies

The strategy surrounding the use of derivative instruments primarily focuses on managing risk exposures, future cash flows and creating value utilizing both economic and formal hedging strategies. The risk management strategies also include the use of derivative instruments for trading purposes, focusing on seizing market opportunities to create value driven by expected changes in the market prices of the commodities in which AEPSC transacts on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries. To accomplish these objectives, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, primarily employs risk management contracts including physical and financial forward purchase-and-sale contracts and, to a lesser extent, OTC swaps and options. Not all risk management contracts meet the definition of a derivative under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative risk management contracts elected normal under the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are not subject to the requirements of this accounting guidance.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into power, coal, natural gas, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, heating oil, gasoline and other commodity contracts to manage the risk associated with the energy business. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into interest rate derivative contracts in order to manage the interest rate exposure associated with the Registrant Subsidiaries’ commodity portfolio. For disclosure purposes, such risks are grouped as “Commodity,” as these risks are related to energy risk management activities. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also engages in risk management of interest rate risk associated with debt financing and foreign currency risk associated with future purchase obligations denominated in foreign currencies. For disclosure purposes, these risks are grouped as “Interest Rate and Foreign Currency.” The amount of risk taken is determined by the Commercial Operations and Finance groups in accordance with established risk management policies as approved by the Finance Committee of AEP’s Board of Directors.

The following tables represent the gross notional volume of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ outstanding derivative contracts as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	62,306		30,345		13,470		17,580		21,736
Coal	Tons	116		1,468		—		—		2,125
Natural Gas	MMBtus	256		174		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,763		836		1,858		1,019		1,166
Interest Rate	USD	$	2,645	$	1,794	$	—	$	—	$	—

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	32,479		23,774		20,334		16,765		20,469
Coal	Tons	279		500		—		—		1,500
Natural Gas	MMBtus	421		286		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,089		521		1,108		614		699
Interest Rate	USD	$	5,094	$	3,455	$	—	$	—	$	—

Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into and designates as cash flow hedges certain derivative transactions for the purchase and sale of power (“Commodity”) in order to manage the variable price risk related to forecasted purchases and sales. Management monitors the potential impacts of commodity price changes and, where appropriate, enters into derivative transactions to protect profit margins for a portion of future electricity sales and purchases. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all commodity price risk.

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ vehicle fleet is exposed to gasoline and diesel fuel price volatility. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into financial heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts in order to mitigate price risk of future fuel purchases. Cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was discontinued effective March 31, 2014. In March 2014, these contracts were grouped as "Commodity" with other risk management activities. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all fuel price risk.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into a variety of interest rate derivative transactions in order to manage interest rate risk exposure. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also enters into interest rate derivative contracts to manage interest rate exposure related to future borrowings of fixed-rate debt. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all interest rate exposure.

At times, the Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks primarily when some fixed assets are purchased from foreign suppliers. In accordance with AEP’s risk management policy, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, may enter into foreign currency derivative transactions to protect against the risk of increased cash outflows resulting from a foreign currency’s appreciation against the dollar. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all foreign currency exposure.

ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND THE IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” requires recognition of all qualifying derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the condensed balance sheet at fair value. The fair values of derivative instruments accounted for using MTM accounting or hedge accounting are based on exchange prices and broker quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, the estimate of fair value is based on the best information available including valuation models that estimate future energy prices based on existing market and broker quotes, supply and demand market data and assumptions. In order to determine the relevant fair values of the derivative instruments, the Registrant Subsidiaries also apply valuation adjustments for discounting, liquidity and credit quality.

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will fail to perform on the contract or fail to pay amounts due. Liquidity risk represents the risk that imperfections in the market will cause the price to vary from estimated fair value based upon prevailing market supply and demand conditions. Since energy markets are imperfect and volatile, there are inherent risks related to the underlying assumptions in models used to fair value risk management contracts. Unforeseen events may cause reasonable price curves to differ from actual price curves throughout a contract's term and at the time a contract settles. Consequently, there could be significant adverse or favorable effects on future net income and cash flows if market prices are not consistent with management’s estimates of current market consensus for forward prices in the current period. This is particularly true for longer term contracts. Cash flows may vary based on market conditions, margin requirements and the timing of settlement of risk management contracts.

According to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging,” the Registrant Subsidiaries reflect the fair values of derivative instruments subject to netting agreements with the same counterparty net of related cash collateral. For certain risk management contracts, the Registrant Subsidiaries are required to post or receive cash collateral based on third party contractual agreements and risk profiles. For the September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 condensed balance sheets, the Registrant Subsidiaries netted cash collateral received from third parties against short-term and long-term risk management assets and cash collateral paid to third parties against short-term and long-term risk management liabilities as follows:

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Company	Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities		Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	1,688	$	68	$	98
I&M	—		333		163		47
OPCo	—		500		—		102
PSO	—		280		—		54
SWEPCo	—		319		—		62

The following tables represent the gross fair value of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative activity on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	34,278	$	—	$	—	$	34,278	$	(6,928	)	$	27,350
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	2,485		—		—		2,485		(450		)	2,035
Total Assets	36,763		—		—		36,763		(7,378		)	29,385
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	15,345		—		—		15,345		(8,443		)	6,902
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,596		—		—		1,596		(623		)	973
Total Liabilities	16,941		—		—		16,941		(9,066		)	7,875
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,822	$	—	$	—	$	19,822	$	1,688		$	21,510

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	32,903	$	—	$	—	$	32,903	$	(9,111	)	$	23,792
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	5,159		—		—		5,159		(268		)	4,891
Total Assets	38,062		—		—		38,062		(9,379		)	28,683
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Non Affiliated	20,161		—		—		20,161		(9,144		)	11,017
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	2,322		—		—		2,322		(265		)	2,057
Total Liabilities	22,483		—		—		22,483		(9,409		)	13,074
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,579	$	—	$	—	$	15,579	$	30		$	15,609

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	16,675	$	—	$	—	$	16,675	$	(6,048	)	$	10,627
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	1,619		—		—		1,619		(281		)	1,338
Total Assets	18,294		—		—		18,294		(6,329		)	11,965
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	10,901		—		—		10,901		(6,286		)	4,615
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,624		—		—		1,624		(376		)	1,248
Total Liabilities	12,525		—		—		12,525		(6,662		)	5,863
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	5,769	$	—	$	—	$	5,769	$	333		$	6,102

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	28,545	$	—	$	—	$	28,545	$	(6,217	)	$	22,328
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	3,499		—		—		3,499		(182		)	3,317
Total Assets	32,044		—		—		32,044		(6,399		)	25,645
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	11,326		—		—		11,326		(6,103		)	5,223
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,575		—		—		1,575		(180		)	1,395
Total Liabilities	12,901		—		—		12,901		(6,283		)	6,618
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,143	$	—	$	—	$	19,143	$	(116	)	$	19,027

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Total Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Current Risk Management Liabilities	3,271		—		—		3,271		(448		)	2,823
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	4,923		—		—		4,923		(52		)	4,871
Total Liabilities	8,194		—		—		8,194		(500		)	7,694
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,071	$	—	$	—	$	15,071	$	500		$	15,571

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	7,242	$	—	$	—	$	7,242	$	—		$	7,242
Long-term Risk Management Assets	45,102		—		—		45,102		—			45,102
Total Assets	52,344		—		—		52,344		—			52,344
Current Risk Management Liabilities	2,045		—		—		2,045		(102		)	1,943
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	3,013		—		—		3,013		—			3,013
Total Liabilities	5,058		—		—		5,058		(102		)	4,956
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	47,286	$	—	$	—	$	47,286	$	102		$	47,388

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,166	$	—	$	—	$	1,166	$	(131	)	$	1,035
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—		—		—		—		—			—
Total Assets	1,166		—		—		1,166		(131		)	1,035
Current Risk Management Liabilities	454		—		—		454		(384		)	70
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	35		—		—		35		(27		)	8
Total Liabilities	489		—		—		489		(411		)	78
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	677	$	—	$	—	$	677	$	280		$	957

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360		$	(360	)	$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	360			—		—		360			(360		)	—
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(972	)	$	—	$	—	$	(972	)	$	54		$	(918	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,442		$	—	$	—	$	1,442		$	(162	)	$	1,280
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	1,442			—		—		1,442			(162		)	1,280
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,752			—		—		1,752			(450		)	1,302
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	788			—		—		788			(31		)	757
Total Liabilities	2,540			—		—		2,540			(481		)	2,059
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,098	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,098	)	$	319		$	(779	)

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	471		$	—	$	—	$	471		$	(440	)	$	31
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	471			—		—		471			(440		)	31
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,113	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,113	)	$	62		$	(1,051	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

The tables below present the Registrant Subsidiaries’ activity of derivative risk management contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	(369	)	$	350		$	(917	)	$	(9	)	$	(7	)
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,156			3,336			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(88		)	(63		)	(128		)	(109		)	(127		)
Maintenance Expense	(164		)	(86		)	(140		)	(88		)	(88		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	831			15			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	861			(981		)	—			(190		)	188
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	3,197			(1,718		)	(22,281		)	(498		)	1,137
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	5,424		$	853		$	(23,436	)	$	(894	)	$	1,103

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	1,231		$	2,988		$	41		$	45		$	74
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(196		)	—			196			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,571		)	(471		)	(852		)	(109		)	(284		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	(3,606		)	(176		)	(1,555		)	120			(180		)
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	(4,946	)	$	2,145		$	(2,366	)	$	252		$	(390	)

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	790		$	3,591		$	(882	)	$	16		$	19
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,511			4,341			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(287		)	(221		)	(389		)	(307		)	(373		)
Maintenance Expense	(503		)	(221		)	(396		)	(248		)	(265		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	1,571			347			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	2,136			(1,213		)	—			615			(1,234		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	31,797			4,121			(24,880		)	5,076			14,446
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	37,015		$	10,745		$	(26,517	)	$	5,152		$	12,593

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	7,262		$	10,467		$	97		$	172		$	18
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(717		)	—			717			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,567		)	(471		)	(215		)	(119		)	(285		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	42,444			26,934			39,311			(69		)	119
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	47,139		$	36,213		$	39,193		$	701		$	(148	)

(a) Represents realized and unrealized gains and losses subject to regulatory accounting treatment recorded as either current or noncurrent on the condensed balance sheets.

Certain qualifying derivative instruments have been designated as normal purchase or normal sale contracts, as provided in the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative contracts that have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales under that accounting guidance are not subject to MTM accounting treatment and are recognized on the condensed statements of income on an accrual basis.

The accounting for the changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it qualifies for and has been designated as part of a hedging relationship and further, on the type of hedging relationship. Depending on the exposure, management designates a hedging instrument as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge.

For contracts that have not been designated as part of a hedging relationship, the accounting for changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative instrument is held for trading purposes. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments held for trading purposes are included in revenues on a net basis on the condensed statements of income. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments not held for trading purposes are included in revenues or expenses on the condensed statements of income depending on the relevant facts and circumstances. Certain derivatives that economically hedge future commodity risk are recorded in the same expense line item on the condensed statements of income as that of the associated risk. However, unrealized and some realized gains and losses in regulated jurisdictions for both trading and non-trading derivative instruments are recorded as regulatory assets (for losses) or regulatory liabilities (for gains) in accordance with the accounting guidance for “Regulated Operations.”

In connection with OPCo’s June 2012 - May 2015 ESP, the PUCO ordered OPCo to conduct energy and capacity auctions for its entire SSO load for delivery beginning in June 2015, see Note 4 - Rate Matters. These auctions resulted in a range of products, including 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month periods. The delivery period for each contract is scheduled to start on the first day of June of each year, immediately following the auction. Certain affiliated Vertically Integrated Utility and Generation & Marketing segment entities participated in the auction process and were awarded tranches of OPCo’s SSO load. The underlying contracts are derivatives subject to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” and are accounted for using MTM accounting, unless the contract has been designated as a normal purchase or normal sale.

Accounting for Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

For cash flow hedges (i.e. hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the Registrant Subsidiaries initially report the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets until the period the hedged item affects Net Income. The Registrant Subsidiaries recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in Net Income immediately during the period of change, except in regulated jurisdictions where hedge ineffectiveness is recorded as a regulatory asset (for losses) or a regulatory liability (for gains).

Realized gains and losses on derivative contracts for the purchase and sale of power designated as cash flow hedges are included in Revenues or Purchased Electricity for Resale on the condensed statements of income, or in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets, depending on the specific nature of the risk being hedged. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate power derivatives as cash flow hedges. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, APCo and I&M designated power derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Other Operation expense, Maintenance expense or Depreciation and Amortization expense, as it relates to capital projects, on the condensed statements of income. The impact of cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was immaterial and was discontinued effective March 31, 2014.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on interest rate derivative hedges related to debt financings from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Interest Expense on the condensed statements of income in those periods in which hedged interest payments occur. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate interest rate derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The accumulated gains or losses related to foreign currency hedges are reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Depreciation and Amortization expense on the condensed statements of income over the depreciable lives of the fixed assets designated as the hedged items in qualifying foreign currency hedging relationships. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate any foreign currency derivatives as cash flow hedges.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial or nonexistent for all of the hedge strategies disclosed above.

For details on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets and the reasons for changes in cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, see Note 3.

Cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were:

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

September 30, 2015

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,805
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(13,604		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		4,572
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,374
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(9,470		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency			Maximum Term for Exposure to Variability of Future Cash Flows
	(in thousands)					(in months)
APCo	$	—	$	734		0
I&M	—		(1,277		)	0
OPCo	—		1,282			0
PSO	—		771			0
SWEPCo	—		(1,728		)	0

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

December 31, 2014

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,896
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(14,406		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		5,602
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,943
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(11,036		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	275
I&M	—		(1,090		)
OPCo	—		1,372
PSO	—		759
SWEPCo	—		(1,998		)

(a) Hedging Assets and Hedging Liabilities are included in Risk Management Assets and Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets.

The actual amounts reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Net Income can differ from the estimate above due to market price changes.

Credit Risk

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, limits credit risk in their wholesale marketing and trading activities by assessing the creditworthiness of potential counterparties before entering into transactions with them and continuing to evaluate their creditworthiness on an ongoing basis. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and current market-based qualitative and quantitative data as well as financial statements to assess the financial health of counterparties on an ongoing basis.

When AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses standardized master agreements, these agreements may include collateral requirements. These master agreements facilitate the netting of cash flows associated with a single counterparty. Cash, letters of credit and parental/affiliate guarantees may be obtained as security from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk. The collateral agreements require a counterparty to post cash or letters of credit in the event an exposure exceeds the established threshold. The threshold represents an unsecured credit limit which may be supported by a parental/affiliate guaranty, as determined in accordance with AEP’s credit policy. In addition, collateral agreements allow for termination and liquidation of all positions in the event of a failure or inability to post collateral.

Collateral Triggering Events

Under the tariffs of the RTOs and Independent System Operators (ISOs) and a limited number of derivative and non-derivative contracts primarily related to competitive retail auction loads, the Registrant Subsidiaries are obligated to post an additional amount of collateral if certain credit ratings decline below investment grade. The amount of collateral required fluctuates based on market prices and total exposure. On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these collateral triggering items in contracts. The Registrant Subsidiaries have not experienced a downgrade below investment grade. The following tables represent the Registrant Subsidiaries' exposure if credit ratings were to decline below a specified rating threshold as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	2,913	$	97
I&M	—		—		1,976		66
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		2,692		3,247
SWEPCo	—		—		3,328		58

	December 31, 2014
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	6,339	$	74
I&M	—		—		4,299		47
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		693		4,111
SWEPCo	—		—		877		166

In addition, a majority of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ non-exchange traded commodity contracts contain cross-default provisions that, if triggered, would permit the counterparty to declare a default and require settlement of the outstanding payable. These cross-default provisions could be triggered if there was a non-performance event by Parent or the obligor under outstanding debt or a third party obligation in excess of $50 million.  On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these cross-default provisions in the contracts. The following tables represent: (a) the fair value of these derivative liabilities subject to cross-default provisions prior to consideration of contractual netting arrangements, (b) the amount this exposure has been reduced by cash collateral posted by the Registrant Subsidiaries and (c) if a cross-default provision would have been triggered, the settlement amount that would be required after considering the Registrant Subsidiaries’ contractual netting arrangements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	5,310	$	—	$	5,288
I&M	3,601		—		3,586
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

	December 31, 2014
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	9,043	$	—	$	9,012
I&M	6,134		—		6,113
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

Public Service Co Of Oklahoma [Member]

Derivatives and Hedging

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

OBJECTIVES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to certain market risks as major power producers and participants in the wholesale electricity, natural gas, coal and emission allowance markets.  These risks include commodity price risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency exchange risk.  These risks represent the risk of loss that may impact the Registrant Subsidiaries due to changes in the underlying market prices or rates.  AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, manages these risks using derivative instruments.

STRATEGIES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES

Risk Management Strategies

The strategy surrounding the use of derivative instruments primarily focuses on managing risk exposures, future cash flows and creating value utilizing both economic and formal hedging strategies. The risk management strategies also include the use of derivative instruments for trading purposes, focusing on seizing market opportunities to create value driven by expected changes in the market prices of the commodities in which AEPSC transacts on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries. To accomplish these objectives, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, primarily employs risk management contracts including physical and financial forward purchase-and-sale contracts and, to a lesser extent, OTC swaps and options. Not all risk management contracts meet the definition of a derivative under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative risk management contracts elected normal under the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are not subject to the requirements of this accounting guidance.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into power, coal, natural gas, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, heating oil, gasoline and other commodity contracts to manage the risk associated with the energy business. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into interest rate derivative contracts in order to manage the interest rate exposure associated with the Registrant Subsidiaries’ commodity portfolio. For disclosure purposes, such risks are grouped as “Commodity,” as these risks are related to energy risk management activities. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also engages in risk management of interest rate risk associated with debt financing and foreign currency risk associated with future purchase obligations denominated in foreign currencies. For disclosure purposes, these risks are grouped as “Interest Rate and Foreign Currency.” The amount of risk taken is determined by the Commercial Operations and Finance groups in accordance with established risk management policies as approved by the Finance Committee of AEP’s Board of Directors.

The following tables represent the gross notional volume of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ outstanding derivative contracts as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	62,306		30,345		13,470		17,580		21,736
Coal	Tons	116		1,468		—		—		2,125
Natural Gas	MMBtus	256		174		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,763		836		1,858		1,019		1,166
Interest Rate	USD	$	2,645	$	1,794	$	—	$	—	$	—

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	32,479		23,774		20,334		16,765		20,469
Coal	Tons	279		500		—		—		1,500
Natural Gas	MMBtus	421		286		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,089		521		1,108		614		699
Interest Rate	USD	$	5,094	$	3,455	$	—	$	—	$	—

Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into and designates as cash flow hedges certain derivative transactions for the purchase and sale of power (“Commodity”) in order to manage the variable price risk related to forecasted purchases and sales. Management monitors the potential impacts of commodity price changes and, where appropriate, enters into derivative transactions to protect profit margins for a portion of future electricity sales and purchases. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all commodity price risk.

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ vehicle fleet is exposed to gasoline and diesel fuel price volatility. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into financial heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts in order to mitigate price risk of future fuel purchases. Cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was discontinued effective March 31, 2014. In March 2014, these contracts were grouped as "Commodity" with other risk management activities. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all fuel price risk.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into a variety of interest rate derivative transactions in order to manage interest rate risk exposure. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also enters into interest rate derivative contracts to manage interest rate exposure related to future borrowings of fixed-rate debt. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all interest rate exposure.

At times, the Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks primarily when some fixed assets are purchased from foreign suppliers. In accordance with AEP’s risk management policy, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, may enter into foreign currency derivative transactions to protect against the risk of increased cash outflows resulting from a foreign currency’s appreciation against the dollar. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all foreign currency exposure.

ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND THE IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” requires recognition of all qualifying derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the condensed balance sheet at fair value. The fair values of derivative instruments accounted for using MTM accounting or hedge accounting are based on exchange prices and broker quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, the estimate of fair value is based on the best information available including valuation models that estimate future energy prices based on existing market and broker quotes, supply and demand market data and assumptions. In order to determine the relevant fair values of the derivative instruments, the Registrant Subsidiaries also apply valuation adjustments for discounting, liquidity and credit quality.

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will fail to perform on the contract or fail to pay amounts due. Liquidity risk represents the risk that imperfections in the market will cause the price to vary from estimated fair value based upon prevailing market supply and demand conditions. Since energy markets are imperfect and volatile, there are inherent risks related to the underlying assumptions in models used to fair value risk management contracts. Unforeseen events may cause reasonable price curves to differ from actual price curves throughout a contract's term and at the time a contract settles. Consequently, there could be significant adverse or favorable effects on future net income and cash flows if market prices are not consistent with management’s estimates of current market consensus for forward prices in the current period. This is particularly true for longer term contracts. Cash flows may vary based on market conditions, margin requirements and the timing of settlement of risk management contracts.

According to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging,” the Registrant Subsidiaries reflect the fair values of derivative instruments subject to netting agreements with the same counterparty net of related cash collateral. For certain risk management contracts, the Registrant Subsidiaries are required to post or receive cash collateral based on third party contractual agreements and risk profiles. For the September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 condensed balance sheets, the Registrant Subsidiaries netted cash collateral received from third parties against short-term and long-term risk management assets and cash collateral paid to third parties against short-term and long-term risk management liabilities as follows:

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Company	Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities		Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	1,688	$	68	$	98
I&M	—		333		163		47
OPCo	—		500		—		102
PSO	—		280		—		54
SWEPCo	—		319		—		62

The following tables represent the gross fair value of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative activity on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	34,278	$	—	$	—	$	34,278	$	(6,928	)	$	27,350
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	2,485		—		—		2,485		(450		)	2,035
Total Assets	36,763		—		—		36,763		(7,378		)	29,385
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	15,345		—		—		15,345		(8,443		)	6,902
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,596		—		—		1,596		(623		)	973
Total Liabilities	16,941		—		—		16,941		(9,066		)	7,875
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,822	$	—	$	—	$	19,822	$	1,688		$	21,510

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	32,903	$	—	$	—	$	32,903	$	(9,111	)	$	23,792
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	5,159		—		—		5,159		(268		)	4,891
Total Assets	38,062		—		—		38,062		(9,379		)	28,683
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Non Affiliated	20,161		—		—		20,161		(9,144		)	11,017
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	2,322		—		—		2,322		(265		)	2,057
Total Liabilities	22,483		—		—		22,483		(9,409		)	13,074
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,579	$	—	$	—	$	15,579	$	30		$	15,609

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	16,675	$	—	$	—	$	16,675	$	(6,048	)	$	10,627
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	1,619		—		—		1,619		(281		)	1,338
Total Assets	18,294		—		—		18,294		(6,329		)	11,965
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	10,901		—		—		10,901		(6,286		)	4,615
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,624		—		—		1,624		(376		)	1,248
Total Liabilities	12,525		—		—		12,525		(6,662		)	5,863
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	5,769	$	—	$	—	$	5,769	$	333		$	6,102

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	28,545	$	—	$	—	$	28,545	$	(6,217	)	$	22,328
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	3,499		—		—		3,499		(182		)	3,317
Total Assets	32,044		—		—		32,044		(6,399		)	25,645
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	11,326		—		—		11,326		(6,103		)	5,223
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,575		—		—		1,575		(180		)	1,395
Total Liabilities	12,901		—		—		12,901		(6,283		)	6,618
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,143	$	—	$	—	$	19,143	$	(116	)	$	19,027

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Total Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Current Risk Management Liabilities	3,271		—		—		3,271		(448		)	2,823
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	4,923		—		—		4,923		(52		)	4,871
Total Liabilities	8,194		—		—		8,194		(500		)	7,694
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,071	$	—	$	—	$	15,071	$	500		$	15,571

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	7,242	$	—	$	—	$	7,242	$	—		$	7,242
Long-term Risk Management Assets	45,102		—		—		45,102		—			45,102
Total Assets	52,344		—		—		52,344		—			52,344
Current Risk Management Liabilities	2,045		—		—		2,045		(102		)	1,943
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	3,013		—		—		3,013		—			3,013
Total Liabilities	5,058		—		—		5,058		(102		)	4,956
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	47,286	$	—	$	—	$	47,286	$	102		$	47,388

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,166	$	—	$	—	$	1,166	$	(131	)	$	1,035
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—		—		—		—		—			—
Total Assets	1,166		—		—		1,166		(131		)	1,035
Current Risk Management Liabilities	454		—		—		454		(384		)	70
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	35		—		—		35		(27		)	8
Total Liabilities	489		—		—		489		(411		)	78
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	677	$	—	$	—	$	677	$	280		$	957

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360		$	(360	)	$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	360			—		—		360			(360		)	—
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(972	)	$	—	$	—	$	(972	)	$	54		$	(918	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,442		$	—	$	—	$	1,442		$	(162	)	$	1,280
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	1,442			—		—		1,442			(162		)	1,280
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,752			—		—		1,752			(450		)	1,302
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	788			—		—		788			(31		)	757
Total Liabilities	2,540			—		—		2,540			(481		)	2,059
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,098	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,098	)	$	319		$	(779	)

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	471		$	—	$	—	$	471		$	(440	)	$	31
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	471			—		—		471			(440		)	31
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,113	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,113	)	$	62		$	(1,051	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

The tables below present the Registrant Subsidiaries’ activity of derivative risk management contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	(369	)	$	350		$	(917	)	$	(9	)	$	(7	)
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,156			3,336			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(88		)	(63		)	(128		)	(109		)	(127		)
Maintenance Expense	(164		)	(86		)	(140		)	(88		)	(88		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	831			15			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	861			(981		)	—			(190		)	188
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	3,197			(1,718		)	(22,281		)	(498		)	1,137
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	5,424		$	853		$	(23,436	)	$	(894	)	$	1,103

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	1,231		$	2,988		$	41		$	45		$	74
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(196		)	—			196			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,571		)	(471		)	(852		)	(109		)	(284		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	(3,606		)	(176		)	(1,555		)	120			(180		)
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	(4,946	)	$	2,145		$	(2,366	)	$	252		$	(390	)

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	790		$	3,591		$	(882	)	$	16		$	19
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,511			4,341			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(287		)	(221		)	(389		)	(307		)	(373		)
Maintenance Expense	(503		)	(221		)	(396		)	(248		)	(265		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	1,571			347			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	2,136			(1,213		)	—			615			(1,234		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	31,797			4,121			(24,880		)	5,076			14,446
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	37,015		$	10,745		$	(26,517	)	$	5,152		$	12,593

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	7,262		$	10,467		$	97		$	172		$	18
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(717		)	—			717			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,567		)	(471		)	(215		)	(119		)	(285		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	42,444			26,934			39,311			(69		)	119
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	47,139		$	36,213		$	39,193		$	701		$	(148	)

(a) Represents realized and unrealized gains and losses subject to regulatory accounting treatment recorded as either current or noncurrent on the condensed balance sheets.

Certain qualifying derivative instruments have been designated as normal purchase or normal sale contracts, as provided in the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative contracts that have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales under that accounting guidance are not subject to MTM accounting treatment and are recognized on the condensed statements of income on an accrual basis.

The accounting for the changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it qualifies for and has been designated as part of a hedging relationship and further, on the type of hedging relationship. Depending on the exposure, management designates a hedging instrument as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge.

For contracts that have not been designated as part of a hedging relationship, the accounting for changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative instrument is held for trading purposes. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments held for trading purposes are included in revenues on a net basis on the condensed statements of income. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments not held for trading purposes are included in revenues or expenses on the condensed statements of income depending on the relevant facts and circumstances. Certain derivatives that economically hedge future commodity risk are recorded in the same expense line item on the condensed statements of income as that of the associated risk. However, unrealized and some realized gains and losses in regulated jurisdictions for both trading and non-trading derivative instruments are recorded as regulatory assets (for losses) or regulatory liabilities (for gains) in accordance with the accounting guidance for “Regulated Operations.”

In connection with OPCo’s June 2012 - May 2015 ESP, the PUCO ordered OPCo to conduct energy and capacity auctions for its entire SSO load for delivery beginning in June 2015, see Note 4 - Rate Matters. These auctions resulted in a range of products, including 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month periods. The delivery period for each contract is scheduled to start on the first day of June of each year, immediately following the auction. Certain affiliated Vertically Integrated Utility and Generation & Marketing segment entities participated in the auction process and were awarded tranches of OPCo’s SSO load. The underlying contracts are derivatives subject to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” and are accounted for using MTM accounting, unless the contract has been designated as a normal purchase or normal sale.

Accounting for Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

For cash flow hedges (i.e. hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the Registrant Subsidiaries initially report the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets until the period the hedged item affects Net Income. The Registrant Subsidiaries recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in Net Income immediately during the period of change, except in regulated jurisdictions where hedge ineffectiveness is recorded as a regulatory asset (for losses) or a regulatory liability (for gains).

Realized gains and losses on derivative contracts for the purchase and sale of power designated as cash flow hedges are included in Revenues or Purchased Electricity for Resale on the condensed statements of income, or in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets, depending on the specific nature of the risk being hedged. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate power derivatives as cash flow hedges. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, APCo and I&M designated power derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Other Operation expense, Maintenance expense or Depreciation and Amortization expense, as it relates to capital projects, on the condensed statements of income. The impact of cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was immaterial and was discontinued effective March 31, 2014.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on interest rate derivative hedges related to debt financings from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Interest Expense on the condensed statements of income in those periods in which hedged interest payments occur. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate interest rate derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The accumulated gains or losses related to foreign currency hedges are reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Depreciation and Amortization expense on the condensed statements of income over the depreciable lives of the fixed assets designated as the hedged items in qualifying foreign currency hedging relationships. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate any foreign currency derivatives as cash flow hedges.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial or nonexistent for all of the hedge strategies disclosed above.

For details on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets and the reasons for changes in cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, see Note 3.

Cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were:

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

September 30, 2015

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,805
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(13,604		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		4,572
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,374
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(9,470		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency			Maximum Term for Exposure to Variability of Future Cash Flows
	(in thousands)					(in months)
APCo	$	—	$	734		0
I&M	—		(1,277		)	0
OPCo	—		1,282			0
PSO	—		771			0
SWEPCo	—		(1,728		)	0

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

December 31, 2014

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,896
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(14,406		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		5,602
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,943
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(11,036		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	275
I&M	—		(1,090		)
OPCo	—		1,372
PSO	—		759
SWEPCo	—		(1,998		)

(a) Hedging Assets and Hedging Liabilities are included in Risk Management Assets and Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets.

The actual amounts reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Net Income can differ from the estimate above due to market price changes.

Credit Risk

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, limits credit risk in their wholesale marketing and trading activities by assessing the creditworthiness of potential counterparties before entering into transactions with them and continuing to evaluate their creditworthiness on an ongoing basis. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and current market-based qualitative and quantitative data as well as financial statements to assess the financial health of counterparties on an ongoing basis.

When AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses standardized master agreements, these agreements may include collateral requirements. These master agreements facilitate the netting of cash flows associated with a single counterparty. Cash, letters of credit and parental/affiliate guarantees may be obtained as security from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk. The collateral agreements require a counterparty to post cash or letters of credit in the event an exposure exceeds the established threshold. The threshold represents an unsecured credit limit which may be supported by a parental/affiliate guaranty, as determined in accordance with AEP’s credit policy. In addition, collateral agreements allow for termination and liquidation of all positions in the event of a failure or inability to post collateral.

Collateral Triggering Events

Under the tariffs of the RTOs and Independent System Operators (ISOs) and a limited number of derivative and non-derivative contracts primarily related to competitive retail auction loads, the Registrant Subsidiaries are obligated to post an additional amount of collateral if certain credit ratings decline below investment grade. The amount of collateral required fluctuates based on market prices and total exposure. On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these collateral triggering items in contracts. The Registrant Subsidiaries have not experienced a downgrade below investment grade. The following tables represent the Registrant Subsidiaries' exposure if credit ratings were to decline below a specified rating threshold as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	2,913	$	97
I&M	—		—		1,976		66
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		2,692		3,247
SWEPCo	—		—		3,328		58

	December 31, 2014
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	6,339	$	74
I&M	—		—		4,299		47
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		693		4,111
SWEPCo	—		—		877		166

In addition, a majority of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ non-exchange traded commodity contracts contain cross-default provisions that, if triggered, would permit the counterparty to declare a default and require settlement of the outstanding payable. These cross-default provisions could be triggered if there was a non-performance event by Parent or the obligor under outstanding debt or a third party obligation in excess of $50 million.  On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these cross-default provisions in the contracts. The following tables represent: (a) the fair value of these derivative liabilities subject to cross-default provisions prior to consideration of contractual netting arrangements, (b) the amount this exposure has been reduced by cash collateral posted by the Registrant Subsidiaries and (c) if a cross-default provision would have been triggered, the settlement amount that would be required after considering the Registrant Subsidiaries’ contractual netting arrangements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	5,310	$	—	$	5,288
I&M	3,601		—		3,586
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

	December 31, 2014
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	9,043	$	—	$	9,012
I&M	6,134		—		6,113
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member]

Derivatives and Hedging

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING

OBJECTIVES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to certain market risks as major power producers and participants in the wholesale electricity, natural gas, coal and emission allowance markets.  These risks include commodity price risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and, to a lesser extent, foreign currency exchange risk.  These risks represent the risk of loss that may impact the Registrant Subsidiaries due to changes in the underlying market prices or rates.  AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, manages these risks using derivative instruments.

STRATEGIES FOR UTILIZATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES

Risk Management Strategies

The strategy surrounding the use of derivative instruments primarily focuses on managing risk exposures, future cash flows and creating value utilizing both economic and formal hedging strategies. The risk management strategies also include the use of derivative instruments for trading purposes, focusing on seizing market opportunities to create value driven by expected changes in the market prices of the commodities in which AEPSC transacts on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries. To accomplish these objectives, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, primarily employs risk management contracts including physical and financial forward purchase-and-sale contracts and, to a lesser extent, OTC swaps and options. Not all risk management contracts meet the definition of a derivative under the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative risk management contracts elected normal under the normal purchases and normal sales scope exception are not subject to the requirements of this accounting guidance.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into power, coal, natural gas, interest rate and, to a lesser extent, heating oil, gasoline and other commodity contracts to manage the risk associated with the energy business. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into interest rate derivative contracts in order to manage the interest rate exposure associated with the Registrant Subsidiaries’ commodity portfolio. For disclosure purposes, such risks are grouped as “Commodity,” as these risks are related to energy risk management activities. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also engages in risk management of interest rate risk associated with debt financing and foreign currency risk associated with future purchase obligations denominated in foreign currencies. For disclosure purposes, these risks are grouped as “Interest Rate and Foreign Currency.” The amount of risk taken is determined by the Commercial Operations and Finance groups in accordance with established risk management policies as approved by the Finance Committee of AEP’s Board of Directors.

The following tables represent the gross notional volume of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ outstanding derivative contracts as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	62,306		30,345		13,470		17,580		21,736
Coal	Tons	116		1,468		—		—		2,125
Natural Gas	MMBtus	256		174		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,763		836		1,858		1,019		1,166
Interest Rate	USD	$	2,645	$	1,794	$	—	$	—	$	—

Notional Volume of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

Primary Risk Exposure	Unit of Measure	APCo		I&M		OPCo		PSO		SWEPCo
		(in thousands)
Commodity:
Power	MWhs	32,479		23,774		20,334		16,765		20,469
Coal	Tons	279		500		—		—		1,500
Natural Gas	MMBtus	421		286		—		—		—
Heating Oil and Gasoline	Gallons	1,089		521		1,108		614		699
Interest Rate	USD	$	5,094	$	3,455	$	—	$	—	$	—

Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into and designates as cash flow hedges certain derivative transactions for the purchase and sale of power (“Commodity”) in order to manage the variable price risk related to forecasted purchases and sales. Management monitors the potential impacts of commodity price changes and, where appropriate, enters into derivative transactions to protect profit margins for a portion of future electricity sales and purchases. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all commodity price risk.

The Registrant Subsidiaries’ vehicle fleet is exposed to gasoline and diesel fuel price volatility. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into financial heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts in order to mitigate price risk of future fuel purchases. Cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was discontinued effective March 31, 2014. In March 2014, these contracts were grouped as "Commodity" with other risk management activities. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all fuel price risk.

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, enters into a variety of interest rate derivative transactions in order to manage interest rate risk exposure. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, also enters into interest rate derivative contracts to manage interest rate exposure related to future borrowings of fixed-rate debt. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all interest rate exposure.

At times, the Registrant Subsidiaries are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks primarily when some fixed assets are purchased from foreign suppliers. In accordance with AEP’s risk management policy, AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, may enter into foreign currency derivative transactions to protect against the risk of increased cash outflows resulting from a foreign currency’s appreciation against the dollar. The Registrant Subsidiaries do not hedge all foreign currency exposure.

ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND THE IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” requires recognition of all qualifying derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the condensed balance sheet at fair value. The fair values of derivative instruments accounted for using MTM accounting or hedge accounting are based on exchange prices and broker quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, the estimate of fair value is based on the best information available including valuation models that estimate future energy prices based on existing market and broker quotes, supply and demand market data and assumptions. In order to determine the relevant fair values of the derivative instruments, the Registrant Subsidiaries also apply valuation adjustments for discounting, liquidity and credit quality.

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will fail to perform on the contract or fail to pay amounts due. Liquidity risk represents the risk that imperfections in the market will cause the price to vary from estimated fair value based upon prevailing market supply and demand conditions. Since energy markets are imperfect and volatile, there are inherent risks related to the underlying assumptions in models used to fair value risk management contracts. Unforeseen events may cause reasonable price curves to differ from actual price curves throughout a contract's term and at the time a contract settles. Consequently, there could be significant adverse or favorable effects on future net income and cash flows if market prices are not consistent with management’s estimates of current market consensus for forward prices in the current period. This is particularly true for longer term contracts. Cash flows may vary based on market conditions, margin requirements and the timing of settlement of risk management contracts.

According to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging,” the Registrant Subsidiaries reflect the fair values of derivative instruments subject to netting agreements with the same counterparty net of related cash collateral. For certain risk management contracts, the Registrant Subsidiaries are required to post or receive cash collateral based on third party contractual agreements and risk profiles. For the September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 condensed balance sheets, the Registrant Subsidiaries netted cash collateral received from third parties against short-term and long-term risk management assets and cash collateral paid to third parties against short-term and long-term risk management liabilities as follows:

	September 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
Company	Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities		Cash Collateral Received Netted Against Risk Management Assets		Cash Collateral Paid Netted Against Risk Management Liabilities
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	1,688	$	68	$	98
I&M	—		333		163		47
OPCo	—		500		—		102
PSO	—		280		—		54
SWEPCo	—		319		—		62

The following tables represent the gross fair value of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ derivative activity on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	34,278	$	—	$	—	$	34,278	$	(6,928	)	$	27,350
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	2,485		—		—		2,485		(450		)	2,035
Total Assets	36,763		—		—		36,763		(7,378		)	29,385
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	15,345		—		—		15,345		(8,443		)	6,902
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,596		—		—		1,596		(623		)	973
Total Liabilities	16,941		—		—		16,941		(9,066		)	7,875
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,822	$	—	$	—	$	19,822	$	1,688		$	21,510

APCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	32,903	$	—	$	—	$	32,903	$	(9,111	)	$	23,792
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	5,159		—		—		5,159		(268		)	4,891
Total Assets	38,062		—		—		38,062		(9,379		)	28,683
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Non Affiliated	20,161		—		—		20,161		(9,144		)	11,017
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	2,322		—		—		2,322		(265		)	2,057
Total Liabilities	22,483		—		—		22,483		(9,409		)	13,074
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,579	$	—	$	—	$	15,579	$	30		$	15,609

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated and Affiliated	$	16,675	$	—	$	—	$	16,675	$	(6,048	)	$	10,627
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	1,619		—		—		1,619		(281		)	1,338
Total Assets	18,294		—		—		18,294		(6,329		)	11,965
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	10,901		—		—		10,901		(6,286		)	4,615
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,624		—		—		1,624		(376		)	1,248
Total Liabilities	12,525		—		—		12,525		(6,662		)	5,863
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	5,769	$	—	$	—	$	5,769	$	333		$	6,102

I&M

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	$	28,545	$	—	$	—	$	28,545	$	(6,217	)	$	22,328
Long-term Risk Management Assets - Nonaffiliated	3,499		—		—		3,499		(182		)	3,317
Total Assets	32,044		—		—		32,044		(6,399		)	25,645
Current Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	11,326		—		—		11,326		(6,103		)	5,223
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities - Nonaffiliated	1,575		—		—		1,575		(180		)	1,395
Total Liabilities	12,901		—		—		12,901		(6,283		)	6,618
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	19,143	$	—	$	—	$	19,143	$	(116	)	$	19,027

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Total Assets	23,265		—		—		23,265		—			23,265
Current Risk Management Liabilities	3,271		—		—		3,271		(448		)	2,823
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	4,923		—		—		4,923		(52		)	4,871
Total Liabilities	8,194		—		—		8,194		(500		)	7,694
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	15,071	$	—	$	—	$	15,071	$	500		$	15,571

OPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	7,242	$	—	$	—	$	7,242	$	—		$	7,242
Long-term Risk Management Assets	45,102		—		—		45,102		—			45,102
Total Assets	52,344		—		—		52,344		—			52,344
Current Risk Management Liabilities	2,045		—		—		2,045		(102		)	1,943
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	3,013		—		—		3,013		—			3,013
Total Liabilities	5,058		—		—		5,058		(102		)	4,956
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	47,286	$	—	$	—	$	47,286	$	102		$	47,388

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts		Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized		Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)		Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,166	$	—	$	—	$	1,166	$	(131	)	$	1,035
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—		—		—		—		—			—
Total Assets	1,166		—		—		1,166		(131		)	1,035
Current Risk Management Liabilities	454		—		—		454		(384		)	70
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	35		—		—		35		(27		)	8
Total Liabilities	489		—		—		489		(411		)	78
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	677	$	—	$	—	$	677	$	280		$	957

PSO

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	360		$	—	$	—	$	360		$	(360	)	$	—
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	360			—		—		360			(360		)	—
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,332			—		—		1,332			(414		)	918
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(972	)	$	—	$	—	$	(972	)	$	54		$	(918	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

September 30, 2015

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	1,442		$	—	$	—	$	1,442		$	(162	)	$	1,280
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	1,442			—		—		1,442			(162		)	1,280
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,752			—		—		1,752			(450		)	1,302
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	788			—		—		788			(31		)	757
Total Liabilities	2,540			—		—		2,540			(481		)	2,059
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,098	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,098	)	$	319		$	(779	)

SWEPCo

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

December 31, 2014

	Risk Management Contracts			Hedging Contracts				Gross Amounts of Risk Management Assets/ Liabilities Recognized			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position (b)			Net Amounts of Assets/Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position (c)
Balance Sheet Location	Commodity (a)			Commodity (a)		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency (a)
	(in thousands)
Current Risk Management Assets	$	471		$	—	$	—	$	471		$	(440	)	$	31
Long-term Risk Management Assets	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Assets	471			—		—		471			(440		)	31
Current Risk Management Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Long-term Risk Management Liabilities	—			—		—		—			—			—
Total Liabilities	1,584			—		—		1,584			(502		)	1,082
Total MTM Derivative Contract Net Assets (Liabilities)	$	(1,113	)	$	—	$	—	$	(1,113	)	$	62		$	(1,051	)

(a) Derivative instruments within these categories are reported gross.  These instruments are subject to master netting agreements and are presented on the condensed balance sheets on a net basis in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(b) Amounts include counterparty netting of risk management and hedging contracts and associated cash collateral in accordance with the accounting guidance for "Derivatives and Hedging."

(c) There are no derivative contracts subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement which are not offset in the statement of financial position.

The tables below present the Registrant Subsidiaries’ activity of derivative risk management contracts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	(369	)	$	350		$	(917	)	$	(9	)	$	(7	)
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,156			3,336			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(88		)	(63		)	(128		)	(109		)	(127		)
Maintenance Expense	(164		)	(86		)	(140		)	(88		)	(88		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	831			15			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	861			(981		)	—			(190		)	188
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	3,197			(1,718		)	(22,281		)	(498		)	1,137
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	5,424		$	853		$	(23,436	)	$	(894	)	$	1,103

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	1,231		$	2,988		$	41		$	45		$	74
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(196		)	—			196			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,571		)	(471		)	(852		)	(109		)	(284		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	(3,606		)	(176		)	(1,555		)	120			(180		)
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	(4,946	)	$	2,145		$	(2,366	)	$	252		$	(390	)

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	790		$	3,591		$	(882	)	$	16		$	19
Sales to AEP Affiliates	1,511			4,341			—			—			—
Other Operation Expense	(287		)	(221		)	(389		)	(307		)	(373		)
Maintenance Expense	(503		)	(221		)	(396		)	(248		)	(265		)
Purchased Electricity for Resale	1,571			347			30			—			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	2,136			(1,213		)	—			615			(1,234		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	31,797			4,121			(24,880		)	5,076			14,446
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	37,015		$	10,745		$	(26,517	)	$	5,152		$	12,593

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on

Risk Management Contracts

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Location of Gain (Loss)	APCo			I&M			OPCo			PSO			SWEPCo
	(in thousands)
Electric Generation, Transmission and Distribution Revenues	$	7,262		$	10,467		$	97		$	172		$	18
Sales to AEP Affiliates	—			(717		)	—			717			—
Regulatory Assets (a)	(2,567		)	(471		)	(215		)	(119		)	(285		)
Regulatory Liabilities (a)	42,444			26,934			39,311			(69		)	119
Total Gain (Loss) on Risk Management Contracts	$	47,139		$	36,213		$	39,193		$	701		$	(148	)

(a) Represents realized and unrealized gains and losses subject to regulatory accounting treatment recorded as either current or noncurrent on the condensed balance sheets.

Certain qualifying derivative instruments have been designated as normal purchase or normal sale contracts, as provided in the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging.” Derivative contracts that have been designated as normal purchases or normal sales under that accounting guidance are not subject to MTM accounting treatment and are recognized on the condensed statements of income on an accrual basis.

The accounting for the changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it qualifies for and has been designated as part of a hedging relationship and further, on the type of hedging relationship. Depending on the exposure, management designates a hedging instrument as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge.

For contracts that have not been designated as part of a hedging relationship, the accounting for changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative instrument is held for trading purposes. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments held for trading purposes are included in revenues on a net basis on the condensed statements of income. Unrealized and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments not held for trading purposes are included in revenues or expenses on the condensed statements of income depending on the relevant facts and circumstances. Certain derivatives that economically hedge future commodity risk are recorded in the same expense line item on the condensed statements of income as that of the associated risk. However, unrealized and some realized gains and losses in regulated jurisdictions for both trading and non-trading derivative instruments are recorded as regulatory assets (for losses) or regulatory liabilities (for gains) in accordance with the accounting guidance for “Regulated Operations.”

In connection with OPCo’s June 2012 - May 2015 ESP, the PUCO ordered OPCo to conduct energy and capacity auctions for its entire SSO load for delivery beginning in June 2015, see Note 4 - Rate Matters. These auctions resulted in a range of products, including 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month periods. The delivery period for each contract is scheduled to start on the first day of June of each year, immediately following the auction. Certain affiliated Vertically Integrated Utility and Generation & Marketing segment entities participated in the auction process and were awarded tranches of OPCo’s SSO load. The underlying contracts are derivatives subject to the accounting guidance for “Derivatives and Hedging” and are accounted for using MTM accounting, unless the contract has been designated as a normal purchase or normal sale.

Accounting for Cash Flow Hedging Strategies

For cash flow hedges (i.e. hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the Registrant Subsidiaries initially report the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets until the period the hedged item affects Net Income. The Registrant Subsidiaries recognize any hedge ineffectiveness in Net Income immediately during the period of change, except in regulated jurisdictions where hedge ineffectiveness is recorded as a regulatory asset (for losses) or a regulatory liability (for gains).

Realized gains and losses on derivative contracts for the purchase and sale of power designated as cash flow hedges are included in Revenues or Purchased Electricity for Resale on the condensed statements of income, or in Regulatory Assets or Regulatory Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets, depending on the specific nature of the risk being hedged. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate power derivatives as cash flow hedges. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, APCo and I&M designated power derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on heating oil and gasoline derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Other Operation expense, Maintenance expense or Depreciation and Amortization expense, as it relates to capital projects, on the condensed statements of income. The impact of cash flow hedge accounting for these derivative contracts was immaterial and was discontinued effective March 31, 2014.

The Registrant Subsidiaries reclassify gains and losses on interest rate derivative hedges related to debt financings from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Interest Expense on the condensed statements of income in those periods in which hedged interest payments occur. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate interest rate derivatives as cash flow hedges.

The accumulated gains or losses related to foreign currency hedges are reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets into Depreciation and Amortization expense on the condensed statements of income over the depreciable lives of the fixed assets designated as the hedged items in qualifying foreign currency hedging relationships. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the Registrant Subsidiaries did not designate any foreign currency derivatives as cash flow hedges.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial or nonexistent for all of the hedge strategies disclosed above.

For details on designated, effective cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets and the reasons for changes in cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, see Note 3.

Cash flow hedges included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were:

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

September 30, 2015

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,805
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(13,604		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		4,572
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,374
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(9,470		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency			Maximum Term for Exposure to Variability of Future Cash Flows
	(in thousands)					(in months)
APCo	$	—	$	734		0
I&M	—		(1,277		)	0
OPCo	—		1,282			0
PSO	—		771			0
SWEPCo	—		(1,728		)	0

Impact of Cash Flow Hedges on the Registrant Subsidiaries’

Condensed Balance Sheets

December 31, 2014

	Hedging Assets (a)				Hedging Liabilities (a)				AOCI Gain (Loss) Net of Tax
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency		Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3,896
I&M	—		—		—		—		—		(14,406		)
OPCo	—		—		—		—		—		5,602
PSO	—		—		—		—		—		4,943
SWEPCo	—		—		—		—		—		(11,036		)

	Expected to be Reclassified to Net Income During the Next Twelve Months
Company	Commodity		Interest Rate and Foreign Currency
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	275
I&M	—		(1,090		)
OPCo	—		1,372
PSO	—		759
SWEPCo	—		(1,998		)

(a) Hedging Assets and Hedging Liabilities are included in Risk Management Assets and Liabilities on the condensed balance sheets.

The actual amounts reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to Net Income can differ from the estimate above due to market price changes.

Credit Risk

AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, limits credit risk in their wholesale marketing and trading activities by assessing the creditworthiness of potential counterparties before entering into transactions with them and continuing to evaluate their creditworthiness on an ongoing basis. AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and current market-based qualitative and quantitative data as well as financial statements to assess the financial health of counterparties on an ongoing basis.

When AEPSC, on behalf of the Registrant Subsidiaries, uses standardized master agreements, these agreements may include collateral requirements. These master agreements facilitate the netting of cash flows associated with a single counterparty. Cash, letters of credit and parental/affiliate guarantees may be obtained as security from counterparties in order to mitigate credit risk. The collateral agreements require a counterparty to post cash or letters of credit in the event an exposure exceeds the established threshold. The threshold represents an unsecured credit limit which may be supported by a parental/affiliate guaranty, as determined in accordance with AEP’s credit policy. In addition, collateral agreements allow for termination and liquidation of all positions in the event of a failure or inability to post collateral.

Collateral Triggering Events

Under the tariffs of the RTOs and Independent System Operators (ISOs) and a limited number of derivative and non-derivative contracts primarily related to competitive retail auction loads, the Registrant Subsidiaries are obligated to post an additional amount of collateral if certain credit ratings decline below investment grade. The amount of collateral required fluctuates based on market prices and total exposure. On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these collateral triggering items in contracts. The Registrant Subsidiaries have not experienced a downgrade below investment grade. The following tables represent the Registrant Subsidiaries' exposure if credit ratings were to decline below a specified rating threshold as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	2,913	$	97
I&M	—		—		1,976		66
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		2,692		3,247
SWEPCo	—		—		3,328		58

	December 31, 2014
			Amount of Collateral
			the Registrant Subsidiaries
			Would Have Been Required
	Fair Value		to Post for Derivative		Amount of Collateral		Amount of
	of Contracts		Contracts as well as Non-		the Registrant Subsidiaries		Collateral
	with Credit		Derivative Contracts Subject		Would Have Been Required		Attributable to
	Downgrade		to the Same Master Netting		to Post Attributable to		Other
Company	Triggers		Arrangement		RTOs and ISOs		Contracts
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	—	$	—	$	6,339	$	74
I&M	—		—		4,299		47
OPCo	—		—		—		—
PSO	—		—		693		4,111
SWEPCo	—		—		877		166

In addition, a majority of the Registrant Subsidiaries’ non-exchange traded commodity contracts contain cross-default provisions that, if triggered, would permit the counterparty to declare a default and require settlement of the outstanding payable. These cross-default provisions could be triggered if there was a non-performance event by Parent or the obligor under outstanding debt or a third party obligation in excess of $50 million.  On an ongoing basis, AEP’s risk management organization assesses the appropriateness of these cross-default provisions in the contracts. The following tables represent: (a) the fair value of these derivative liabilities subject to cross-default provisions prior to consideration of contractual netting arrangements, (b) the amount this exposure has been reduced by cash collateral posted by the Registrant Subsidiaries and (c) if a cross-default provision would have been triggered, the settlement amount that would be required after considering the Registrant Subsidiaries’ contractual netting arrangements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

	September 30, 2015
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	5,310	$	—	$	5,288
I&M	3,601		—		3,586
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—

	December 31, 2014
	Liabilities for				Additional
	Contracts with Cross				Settlement
	Default Provisions				Liability if Cross
	Prior to Contractual		Amount of Cash		Default Provision
Company	Netting Arrangements		Collateral Posted		is Triggered
	(in thousands)
APCo	$	9,043	$	—	$	9,012
I&M	6,134		—		6,113
OPCo	—		—		—
PSO	—		—		—
SWEPCo	—		—		—