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Utility CEOs Earn $5 B Amid 40% Bill Hikes

4/29/2026

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  • CEOs of the top 51 U.S. utilities earned a 16% raise to $12.3 million last year.
  • Energy and Policy Institute data show 38 CEOs received raises that added $82 million in compensation.
  • AEP chief Bill Ferhman’s pay jumped $23 million (176%) to $36.6 million despite 173,000 service disconnections.
  • Customers paid over $5 billion for CEO compensation and perks, while bills rose up to 40% in some regions, prompting lawmakers to consider pay-cap legislation.