New Albany Student Brings EV Chargers to His High School
New Albany Student Brings EV Chargers to His High School Jay Painter is a senior at New Albany High School. He’s always loved cars: He played with Hot Wheels as a kid; he watches Formula One racing; he went to automotive engineering camp at The Ohio State University. So when it came time to pick …
AEP Ohio Helping Connect the Moonville Rail Trail
There’s a new tourist destination for outdoor enthusiasts in southern Ohio, and AEP Ohio is proud to lend a hand with finishing a final piece of its construction. Located in Vinton and Athens counties, the Moonville Rail Trail is a 10-mile journey through Zaleski State Forest, the communities of Zaleski and Mineral, Lake Hope State …
Get Ready: Warmer Temps Ahead
Hot summer days are almost here. That can mean higher electric bills as your air conditioner and fans work hard to cool your home. Seasonal bill spikes can be frustrating, especially when paired with the impact of inflation and rising fuel costs—keep your bill manageable with these simple steps: Sign up for our Average Monthly …
Safety Champion Josh Freeman Kept His Word
Doing what you promise is necessary. It’s necessary for building trust; it’s necessary for providing excellent customer service; and it’s necessary for keeping people safe, too. His peers understand this, which is why the AEP Ohio state safety committee named Josh Freeman, a Chillicothe line mechanic, its safety champion for April. Freeman was recently assigned …
After the Storm: Safety Resources
Below you’ll find tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe during a power outage. Downed Line Safety Remember, all downed lines are dangerous — they carry an electric current that can cause serious or even fatal injuries. If you encounter a fallen wire, keep yourself and others far away from it or …
Honoring Veterans, Serving the Community
To celebrate National Volunteer Month, we spoke with AEP Ohio team members to hear how they give back to the community. Read more below: Jayne Meyer has been volunteering since her days as a college student at The Ohio State University, reading textbooks onto tapes for blind students and volunteering as a tutor. Coming from …
