AEP executives show their magnificent balls

Earlier this week it was reported here that American Electric Power teamed with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and others to boost Ohio to Number One in the nation for toxic air emissions. (Also see Ohio ranks No. 1 in air pollution, thanks to Ohio legislators

This least-reported-of-all-major-news-stories last week mentioned that AEP will pay a $4.6 billion settlement to eight neighboring states, plus $15 million in civil penalties and another $60 million in cleanup and mitigation costs.

Then, guess what I get in the mail a day or so later? I get AEP's electric bill.

On the outside of the envelope it says: "Help protect the environment. Recycle." Further down: "Go paperless: Get your bill online."

Inside: "You can support renewable energy ... The new Green Pricing Option program helps customers make a difference in the environment by supporting the Company's purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates ..."

It tells how customers can spend a minimum of $1.40 a month to support things like wind-power generators.

God, what magnificent balls are required of AEP executives.