High Winds Predicted; Crews Ready to Respond
Meteorologists are predicting high winds Wednesday afternoon into Thanksgiving morning that could threaten our power lines and equipment. Crews are on alert and ready to respond if power outages occur. We know outages are frustrating, especially during a holiday centered around food and family gatherings. If outages do occur, please know our crews will work …
Decorating for the Holidays Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
Decorating for the holiday season is a great way to be merry and participate in the holiday season, but it can make a costly time of year even more expensive. Consider these energy efficient holiday decorations as you begin to get into the holiday spirit. Outdoor and Indoor Lights Lights hung on trees or roofs …
AEP Ohio Contribution Helps Support Affordable Housing for Seniors
AEP Ohio recently presented affordable housing developer Woda Cooper Companies with an incentive of more than $22,000 through its EfficiencyCrafted Homes program. The incentive recognizes Woda Cooper Companies’ commitment to providing affordable utility solutions for low-income seniors through high energy efficiency standards. Open since late 2018, Fairwood Commons, a $12.2 million investment in Columbus’ Franklin …
Jeff VanDine’s 40 Years at AEP Ohio: Same Phone Number, Same Passion for His Customers
Top photo: Jeff VanDine, center, with Community & Customer Experience Manager Greg Earl and Director of Customer Experience Katie Grayem after winning the AEP Culture Award. VanDine was honored for reaching out to coworkers when they’ve suffered a significant injury or illness. He always offers a simple but heartfelt gesture such as sending homemade banana …
Power Outage Prevention Soars to New Heights
AEP Ohio crews are beginning to use drones to improve the reliability of your service. They are just another layer of the technology working behind the scenes to keep your power on. With a high-resolution camera and infrared technology, inspection drones travel 200 to 300 feet above the lines to look for hotspots and potential …
Scammers Aren’t on Holiday Break
Criminals will do anything to steal money from unsuspecting victims. And they don’t work regular hours or observe holidays. It’s important to be alert and know how to spot the signs of a scammer. Scammers posing as AEP Ohio employees often target those who are most vulnerable, including senior citizens, low-income residents and small business …
