Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective
Amendment No. 1 on Form S-8 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No.
333-50109) of our reports dated February 22, 2000 (March 3, 2000 as to Note
7), appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form
10-K of American Electric Power Company, Inc. for the year ended December 31,
1999.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Columbus, Ohio
June 15, 2000
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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 22, 2000 (March 3, 2000
as to Note 7), appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual
Report on Form 10-K of American Electric Power Company, Inc. for the year
ended December 31, 1999.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Columbus, Ohio
June 15, 2000
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