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Understanding AEP Ohio’s Role in Powering Data Centers

Ohio has quickly become a top state for data centers. Because data centers use lot of electricity, many customers have questions about AEP Ohio’s role. Who figures out how much electricity they need? Is there enough power to serve them? Are existing customers paying for new infrastructure? The answers begin with understanding what AEP Ohio …

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Electricity Aggregation in Ohio

A simple guide to how it works and what it means for you Ever wonder how your city helps you get electricity? Here’s a simple breakdown of how aggregation works and why cities use it. What Is Aggregation? Aggregation is when your city buys electricity in bulk for residents and small businesses. By working together, …

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Singing His Thanks: How One Lineworker Gives Back

When you think about volunteering, you might picture helping at a food pantry or cleaning up a park. For Findlay District Line Coordinator Elijah Cunningham, it looks and sounds a little different. “I started singing around age 8 in musicals,” Elijah said. “By 14, I started taking it more seriously.” He’s turned that passion into …

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Power for Good: Why Our Employees Give Back

Across the 61 counties we serve, the AEP Ohio team shows up for our communities in ways that go far beyond keeping the lights on. For us, volunteering is central to who we are. We live in the same neighborhoods as our customers, and we care deeply about the people and places we serve. Whether …

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Summer Safety in Action: 525 Kids in 3 Days

Every summer, External Affairs Manager Mike LaScola brings an interactive safety program to kids across Central Ohio. This year, he reached more than 500 in just three days. With support from partners like the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, AEP Ohio helps teach young students how to stay safe around electricity. Watch the video to see …

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Rate Change for Customers on AEP Ohio’s Standard Service Offer

It’s important to us that customers understand their AEP Ohio bills, especially when and why rates increase or decrease. Generation rates continue to change. This is mostly because of supply and demand: not enough power is being generated to meet the demand for electricity. While the amount of your electric bill heavily depends on how …

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