Drones in Action: Powering Reliability Across Ohio
Every day, AEP Ohio’s drone teams are out in the field inspecting poles, wires and other critical equipment across our service territory. So far this year, they have flown more than 5,000 miles of the distribution system looking for damage and issues that could signal problems, like shifting poles and changes in equipment temperature. These …
Customer Design: Powering Today and Tomorrow
How AEP Ohio’s Customer Design Team Gets the Lights On and Keeps Them On When you flip a switch or plug in a phone, it’s easy to forget all the work that made that electricity possible. Behind every new home, school and business across AEP Ohio’s service area is our Customer Design Team, the people …
A Beacon of Hope: AEP Ohio Employee Shares His Inspiring Journey of Beating Cancer
Don Chesler, AEP Ohio’s director of distribution operations, is living proof of hope, strength and resilience. Today, he celebrates two years of being cancer-free, and while life has returned to a sense of normalcy, he cherishes every moment with loved ones. He recently shared his story of survival to inspire others on their journeys. The …
AEP Ohio’s Safety Town Near You
With school back in session, AEP Ohio remains committed to educating children about electrical safety. Mike LaScola, one of our external affairs managers, shares insights on how he uses Safety Town, an electrified, interactive presentation that brings common situations to life for all ages. Watch the video below and discover how this program teaches important …
Powering Reliability With Drones
While drones are often associated with concerts, entertainment or sporting events, AEP Ohio has been harnessing their potential since 2021 to improve electric service reliability for our customers. The integration of drone technology has transformed our operations and increased efficiency and safety while providing high-quality data that guides maintenance and repair decisions. Addressing safety and …
Underground Vs. Overhead Equipment
Did you know that our top causes of outages include vehicle accidents hitting our equipment or trees outside of our right of way falling on our equipment? Many customers ask us, “Why can’t you just bury your lines to avoid those outages?” It’s an important question, and there are pros and cons when it comes …
