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Variable Interest Entities (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
MW
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
MW
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
ASSETS        
Current Assets $ 7,809.2 $ 4,351.5    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 66,001.3 [1] 63,901.6    
Other Noncurrent Assets 13,858.2 12,504.1    
Total Assets 87,668.7 [2] 80,757.2 $ 75,892.3  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 12,426.7 9,926.7    
Noncurrent Liabilities 52,518.5 50,010.8    
Equity 22,680.2 20,774.5 19,913.2 $ 19,059.4
Total Liabilities and Equity 87,668.7 80,757.2    
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds 603.5 716.4    
Securitized Assets 552.8 657.0    
Equity Method Investments 1,447.5 1,406.3 1,356.6  
Equity Method Investment Income (91.7) (91.1) (72.1)  
Generation and Marketing [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 1,864.4 1,744.1    
Total Assets 4,263.6 3,585.9 3,123.8  
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity Method Investments 487.8 467.0 459.5  
Equity Method Investment Income 10.6 (3.2) 3.8  
Unregulated Operation [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 1,991.8 1,927.0    
Protected Cell Of Energy Insurance Services, Inc. [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Insurance Premium Expense to Protected Cell 30.0 31.0 $ 34.0  
Protected Cell Of Energy Insurance Services, Inc. [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 217.3 198.1    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 0.0 0.0    
Other Noncurrent Assets 0.0 0.0    
Total Assets 217.3 198.1    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 37.5 43.1    
Noncurrent Liabilities 82.3 62.5    
Equity 97.5 92.5    
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 217.3 198.1    
Transource Energy [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Debt-to-Total Capitalization Maximum 67.50%      
Transource Energy [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets $ 38.8 22.2    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 475.4 458.7    
Other Noncurrent Assets 3.0 3.7    
Total Assets 517.2 484.6    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 12.5 32.6    
Noncurrent Liabilities 216.9 185.0    
Equity 287.8 267.0    
Total Liabilities and Equity 517.2 484.6    
Apple Blossom and Black Oak [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity 108.0 119.0    
HLBV Income for Noncontrolling Interests 7.0 6.0    
Apple Blossom and Black Oak [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 9.9 9.6    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 217.3 223.1    
Other Noncurrent Assets 11.3 12.1    
Total Assets 238.5 244.8    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 6.6 5.3    
Noncurrent Liabilities 5.2 4.9    
Equity 226.7 234.6    
Total Liabilities and Equity 238.5 244.8    
Santa Rita East [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity $ 59.0 61.0    
Percentage of an Asset Acquired 85.00%      
Production Tax Credits $ 25.0 $ 23.0    
Santa Rita East [Member] | Generation and Marketing [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Percentage of an Asset Acquired 85.00% 10.00% 75.00%  
WindGenerationMWs | MW 302   227  
Santa Rita East [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets $ 7.6 $ 6.0    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 437.6 453.1    
Other Noncurrent Assets 0.0 0.0    
Total Assets 445.2 459.1    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 5.8 3.5    
Noncurrent Liabilities 7.0 6.7    
Equity 432.4 448.9    
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 445.2 459.1    
Santa Rita East [Member] | Initial Interest Acquired [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Percentage of an Asset Acquired 75.00%      
Santa Rita East [Member] | Additional 10 Percent [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Percentage of an Asset Acquired 10.00%      
AEP Credit, Inc.        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Minimum Percentage of Equity AEP Provides 5.00%      
Percentage Of Short Term Borrowing Needs In Excess Of Third Party Financings 25.00%      
AEP Credit, Inc. | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets $ 996.6 960.4    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 0.0 0.0    
Other Noncurrent Assets 10.4 12.9    
Total Assets 1,007.0 973.3    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 953.1 827.2    
Noncurrent Liabilities 0.9 0.8    
Equity 53.0 145.3    
Total Liabilities and Equity 1,007.0 973.3    
Dolet Hills Lignite Co, LLC [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity Method Investment Income $ (3.4) (2.9) $ (3.0)  
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
AEP's Ownership In OVEC 43.47%      
Approximate OVEC Generating Capacity (MWs) | MW 2,400      
Intercompany Power Agreement End Date 2040      
Outstanding Indebtedness $ 1,100.0 1,300.0    
Dry Lake Solar Project [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity $ 35.0      
Percentage of an Asset Acquired 75.00%      
Investment Tax Credits $ 33.0      
Dry Lake Solar Project [Member] | Generation and Marketing [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Solar Generation MWs | MW 100      
Dry Lake Solar Project [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets $ 4.0      
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 146.1      
Other Noncurrent Assets 0.3      
Total Assets 150.4      
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 0.9      
Noncurrent Liabilities 0.6      
Equity 148.9      
Total Liabilities and Equity 150.4      
Capital Contribution From Parent [Member] | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 4.4 4.4    
Maximum Exposure 4.4 4.4    
Retained Earnings [Member]        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Equity 11,667.1 10,687.8 9,900.9 9,325.3
AEP's Ratio of OVEC Debt [Member] | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 0.0 0.0    
Maximum Exposure [3] 492.0 555.0    
Total Investment [Member] | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 4.4 4.4    
Maximum Exposure $ 496.4 559.4    
Long-term PPA MWs [Member] | Santa Rita East [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
WindGenerationMWs | MW 260      
Sold at Wholesale MWs [Member] | Santa Rita East [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
WindGenerationMWs | MW 42      
Great Plains Energy Inc. [Member] | Transource Energy [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity and Voting Ownership Percentage 13.50%      
Cleco Power, LLC [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Percentage of VIE Sales of Lignite Produced 50.00%      
AEP Transmission Co [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets $ 331.3 235.8    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 11,935.7 [1] 10,772.8    
Other Noncurrent Assets 257.4 237.4    
Total Assets 12,524.4 [4] 11,246.0 9,890.8  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 1,296.9 1,137.5    
Noncurrent Liabilities 5,851.4 5,395.6    
Total Liabilities and Equity 12,524.4 11,246.0    
AEP Transmission Co [Member] | Unregulated Operation [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 0.3 0.7    
AEP Transmission Co [Member] | Billings from AEP Service Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 267.1 270.3 242.3  
AEP Transmission Co [Member] | Carrying Amount in AEP Service Corporation's Accounts Payable [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 23.3 45.9    
Maximum Exposure 23.3 45.9    
Appalachian Power Co [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 925.3 674.1    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 11,804.3 11,394.1    
Other Noncurrent Assets 1,359.3 1,247.0    
Total Assets 14,088.9 13,315.2    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 1,415.9 1,217.7    
Noncurrent Liabilities 8,025.1 7,753.2    
Equity 4,647.9 4,344.3 4,172.4 4,006.1
Total Liabilities and Equity 14,088.9 13,315.2    
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds 198.8 223.8    
Securitized Assets 185.1 210.1    
Amount Of Power Purchased From OVEC 104.3 94.4 104.5  
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Unregulated Operation [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 23.3 24.0    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitized Assets 185.0 210.0    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 16.0 16.8    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 0.0 0.0    
Other Noncurrent Assets 187.8 [5] 212.7 [6]    
Total Assets 203.8 229.5    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 29.0 28.7    
Noncurrent Liabilities 172.9 198.9    
Equity 1.9 1.9    
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 203.8 229.5    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Power Participation Ratio 15.69%      
Outstanding Indebtedness $ 177.0 200.0    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Billings from AEP Service Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 313.3 294.9 308.3  
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Carrying Amount in AEP Service Corporation's Accounts Payable [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 44.1 42.8    
Maximum Exposure 44.1 42.8    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Equity 2,534.4 2,248.0 2,078.3 1,922.0
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Intercompany Item Eliminated in Consolidation 2.0 3.0    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Current Liabilities [Member] | Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds 26.0 25.0    
Appalachian Power Co [Member] | Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | Appalachian Consumer Rate Relief Funding [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds 173.0 199.0    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 439.4 418.8    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 7,310.9 7,052.3    
Other Noncurrent Assets 4,657.9 4,167.2    
Total Assets 12,408.2 11,638.3    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 894.0 1,104.5    
Noncurrent Liabilities 8,729.5 7,784.6    
Equity 2,784.7 2,749.2 2,544.4 2,352.8
Total Liabilities and Equity 12,408.2 11,638.3    
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Amount Of Power Purchased From OVEC 52.2 47.2 52.3  
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Unregulated Operation [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 23.3 28.2    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | DCC Fuel [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Payments Made by I&M to DCC Fuel 91.0 94.0 95.0  
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | DCC Fuel [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 65.2 76.1    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 118.6 138.9    
Other Noncurrent Assets 57.2 70.9    
Total Assets 241.0 285.9    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 65.1 76.0    
Noncurrent Liabilities 175.9 209.9    
Equity 0.0 0.0    
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 241.0 285.9    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Power Participation Ratio 7.85%      
Outstanding Indebtedness $ 89.0 100.0    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Billings from AEP Service Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 200.9 210.2 184.8  
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Carrying Amount in AEP Service Corporation's Accounts Payable [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 21.8 27.1    
Maximum Exposure 21.8 27.1    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Billings from AEP Generating Company [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 218.0 173.0 215.0  
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Carrying Amount in AEP Generating Company's Accounts Payable [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet $ 18.0 9.0    
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Rockport Generating Plant (Unit No. 1) [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share 50.00%      
Indiana Michigan Power Co [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Equity $ 1,748.5 1,718.7 1,518.5 1,329.1
Ohio Power Co [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 327.5 256.3    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 7,963.0 7,452.1    
Other Noncurrent Assets 975.3 1,002.0    
Total Assets 9,265.8 8,710.4    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 1,245.7 1,906.2    
Noncurrent Liabilities 5,173.8 4,111.5    
Equity 2,846.3 2,692.7 2,508.5 2,297.4
Total Liabilities and Equity 9,265.8 8,710.4    
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Amount Of Power Purchased From OVEC 133.0 120.8 132.7  
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Unregulated Operation [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment $ 9.8 9.9    
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
AEP's Ownership In OVEC 4.30%      
Power Participation Ratio 19.93%      
Outstanding Indebtedness $ 226.0 255.0    
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Billings from AEP Service Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 234.9 232.8 230.4  
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Carrying Amount in AEP Service Corporation's Accounts Payable [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 25.5 33.9    
Maximum Exposure 25.5 33.9    
Ohio Power Co [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Equity 1,686.3 1,532.7 1,348.5 1,136.4
Public Service Co Of Oklahoma [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 386.8 181.3    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 4,802.8 4,320.0    
Other Noncurrent Assets 1,209.4 489.4    
Total Assets 6,399.0 4,990.7    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 562.7 478.6    
Noncurrent Liabilities 3,544.7 2,966.5    
Equity 2,291.6 1,545.6 1,373.3 1,248.0
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 6,399.0 4,990.7    
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Percentage of an Asset Acquired 45.50%      
Public Service Co Of Oklahoma [Member] | Unregulated Operation [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment $ 5.3 6.9    
Public Service Co Of Oklahoma [Member] | Billings from AEP Service Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 123.7 113.2 125.7  
Public Service Co Of Oklahoma [Member] | Carrying Amount in AEP Service Corporation's Accounts Payable [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 13.7 15.7    
Maximum Exposure 13.7 15.7    
Public Service Co Of Oklahoma [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Equity 1,095.4 974.3 851.0 724.7
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 668.5 428.0    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 7,400.1 7,088.2    
Other Noncurrent Assets 1,257.1 637.9    
Total Assets 9,325.7 8,154.1    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 538.7 763.6    
Noncurrent Liabilities 5,637.2 4,762.8    
Equity 3,149.8 2,627.7 2,441.1 2,315.6
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 9,325.7 8,154.1    
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Percentage of an Asset Acquired 54.50%      
Equity Method Investment Income $ (3.4) (2.9) (3.0)  
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Unregulated Operation [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 53.9 97.8    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Sabine Mining Co [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 162.0 131.0 110.0  
Guarantees Of Mine Reclamation Amount 155.0      
Estimated Final Cost Mine Reclamation 104.0      
Amount Collected, Rider Mine Close Other Assets Noncurrent 10.0      
Amount Collected Through Rider For Final Mine Closure And Reclamation Costs 85.0      
Amount Collected, Rider Mine Close ARO Noncurrent 94.0      
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Sabine Mining Co [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 77.2 88.0    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 51.8 97.3    
Other Noncurrent Assets 104.1 99.3    
Total Assets 233.1 284.6    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 18.9 57.7    
Noncurrent Liabilities 214.3 225.3    
Equity (0.1) 1.6    
Total Liabilities and Equity 233.1 284.6    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Dolet Hills Lignite Co, LLC [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE $ 47.0 142.0 55.0  
Percentage of VIE Sales of Lignite Produced 50.00%      
Percentage of DHLCs Debt Guaranteed by Each SWEPCo and CLECO 50.00%      
Percentage of Management Fee Received by SWEPCo from DHLC 100.00%      
Equity Method Investment Income $ (3.4) (2.9) (3.0)  
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Billings from AEP Service Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 168.6 161.8 169.5  
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Carrying Amount in AEP Service Corporation's Accounts Payable [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 20.5 22.0    
Maximum Exposure 20.5 22.0    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Capital Contribution From Parent [Member] | Dolet Hills Lignite Co, LLC [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 7.6 7.6    
Maximum Exposure 7.6 7.6    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Equity 2,050.9 1,811.9 1,629.5 1,508.4
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Dolet Hills Lignite Co, LLC [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 23.8 20.4    
Maximum Exposure 23.8 20.4    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | SWEPCo's Share of Obligations [Member] | Dolet Hills Lignite Co, LLC [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 0.0 0.0    
Maximum Exposure 50.3 98.5    
Southwestern Electric Power Co [Member] | Total Investment [Member] | Dolet Hills Lignite Co, LLC [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 31.4 28.0    
Maximum Exposure $ 81.7 126.5    
AEP Generating Co [Member] | Rockport Generating Plant (Unit No. 1) [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share 50.00%      
AEP Generating Co [Member] | Rockport Generating Plant (Unit No. 2) [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Percentage Interest in Lease 50.00%      
Transource Energy [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity and Voting Ownership Percentage 86.50%      
AEP Texas Inc. [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets $ 347.2 310.9    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 10,635.4 9,813.6    
Other Noncurrent Assets 854.1 905.7    
Total Assets 11,836.7 11,030.2    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 1,311.7 676.8    
Noncurrent Liabilities 6,930.8 7,147.4    
Equity 3,594.2 3,206.0 2,961.1 2,580.5
Total Liabilities and Equity 11,836.7 11,030.2    
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds 404.7 492.6    
Securitized Assets $ 367.6 446.8    
Jointly Owned Utility Plant, Proportionate Ownership Share 54.69%      
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Unregulated Operation [Member]        
ASSETS        
Net Property, Plant and Equipment $ 1.2 1.2    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | AEP Texas Central Transition Funding Co [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitized Assets 184.0 242.0    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | AEP Texas Central Transition Funding Co [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 24.9 61.2    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 0.0 0.0    
Other Noncurrent Assets 208.3 [7] 273.9 [8]    
Total Assets 233.2 335.1    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 71.2 69.8    
Noncurrent Liabilities 157.8 246.5    
Equity 4.2 18.8    
Total Liabilities and Equity 233.2 335.1    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Restoration Funding [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitized Assets 183.0 205.0    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Restoration Funding [Member] | Variable Interest Entities [Member]        
ASSETS        
Current Assets 24.3 23.3    
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 0.0 0.0    
Other Noncurrent Assets 192.6 [9] 214.9 [10]    
Total Assets 216.9 238.2    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current Liabilities 36.1 33.9    
Noncurrent Liabilities 179.6 203.1    
Equity 1.2 1.2    
Total Liabilities and Equity 216.9 238.2    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Billings from AEP Service Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Billings from VIE 206.9 199.4 206.6  
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Carrying Amount in AEP Service Corporation's Accounts Payable [Member]        
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures        
As Reported on the Balance Sheet 22.2 30.5    
Maximum Exposure 22.2 30.5    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]        
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Equity 2,046.8 1,757.0 1,516.0 $ 1,337.7
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | AEP Texas Central Transition Funding Co [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Intercompany Item Eliminated in Consolidation 24.0 32.0    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | Restoration Funding [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Intercompany Item Eliminated in Consolidation 8.0 9.0    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Current Liabilities [Member] | AEP Texas Central Transition Funding Co [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds 68.0 66.0    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Current Liabilities [Member] | Restoration Funding [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds 23.0 23.0    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | AEP Texas Central Transition Funding Co [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds 141.0 209.0    
AEP Texas Inc. [Member] | Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | Restoration Funding [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Securitization Bonds $ 173.0 195.0    
Parent Company [Member] | Ohio Valley Electric Corporation [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
AEP's Ownership In OVEC 39.17%      
Joint Venture Wind Farms [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%      
Production Tax Credits $ 33.0 36.0    
Equity Method Investments 399.0 376.0    
Equity Method Investment Income $ (12.0) 2.0    
Berkshire Hathaway [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%      
AEP Transmission Holdco [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%      
BP Wind Energy [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage 50.00%      
ETT [Member]        
Variable Interest Entities (Textuals)        
Equity Method Investments $ 733.0 732.0    
Equity Method Investment Income $ (66.0) $ (68.0) $ (66.0)  
[1] Amount excludes $2.3 billion and $165 million for AEP and AEPTCo, respectively, of Property, Plant and Equipment - Net classified as Assets Held for Sale on the balance sheet. See “Disposition of KPCo and KTCo” section of Note 7 for additional information.
[2] Amount includes Assets Held for Sale on the balance sheet. See “Disposition of KPCo and KTCo” section of Note 7 for additional information.
[3] Based on the Registrants’ power participation ratios APCo, I&M and OPCo’s share of OVEC debt was $177 million, $89 million and $226 million as of December 31, 2021 and $200 million, $100 million and $255 million as of December 31, 2020, respectively.
[4] Amount includes Assets Held for Sale on the balance sheet. See “Disposition of KPCo and KTCo” section of Note 7 for additional information.
[5] Includes an intercompany item eliminated in consolidation of $2 million.
[6] Includes an intercompany item eliminated in consolidation of $3 million.
[7] Includes an intercompany item eliminated in consolidation of $24 million.
[8] Includes an intercompany item eliminated in consolidation of $32 million.
[9] Includes an intercompany item eliminated in consolidation of $8 million.
[10] Includes an intercompany item eliminated in consolidation of $9 million.